“It’s alive!” Winkler agrees. The house is bright and loaded with detail. There’s not a somber piece of furniture in sight. The windowsills are littered with ceramic animals. Jolly little Buddhas take up spare shelf space. Outsize jars of candy beckon, and plates of cookies wait for children to happen by. In the sunroom, there’s a tent, a dog fence and an undersized table with six chairs set up for [...]

Quick Response codes, better known as QR codes, are a very popular way to get information. QR codes are scannable barcodes that will direct you to a website. There are many legitimate and helpful uses for QR codes, from paying for parking to viewing a restaurant menu. But since scammers often use QR codes to carry out their schemes, it’s important for you to learn how to spot a fake!

The I.U.P.A. IT Department works hard to keep our headquarters safe from hackers and ensure that everything runs smoothly. They also provide top-notch technological support to our locals and share IT tips in our blog, the I.U.P.A. Briefing Room. This IT Update is about how to create a strong password. It covers:

An exercise bike can provide a flexible home workout that’s accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels, says Michael Rogers, PhD, a professor of human performance studies and the research director for the Center for Physical Activity and Aging at Wichita State University in Kansas. On an exercise bike, even high-intensity workouts are low-impact exercises, which may be preferable for seniors or anyone with joint pain or certain other health problems. “One great [...]

My wife was recently on the phone, trying to arrange a dinner rendezvous for that evening with her parents, both in their 80s. “How about 7?” she asked, offering a time she thought was reasonable. “Maybe 6 is better?” her mother countered. “Let’s say 5,” her father weighed in. Suddenly we were scrambling to get ready, wondering why we needed to rush. Turns out he wasn’t trying to catch some [...]

I.U.P.A. Local New Smyrna Beach POA, #6057 members read to kids at Chisholm Elementary School to help develop their reading skills during Literacy Week, Florida! New Smyrna Beach Police Department posted the below photos on social media, “Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Literacy week is about promoting reading, literacy, and introducing students to various aspects of the English Language. Please enjoy these photos of the New Smyrna Beach Police Department reading [...]