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This audio represents one brand-new :60 PSA production from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) about treating spring and summer allergies. More information is available at allergyandasthmarelief.org (which redirects to acaai.org). The audio is downloadable here in stereo Wave, while the related live-read script is below. -- :60 PSA Script -- How should you treat allergy-s...

This audio represents four evergreen PSA productions from Hearing Health Foundation (HHF). More information is available at hhf.org. In order, the productions are two separate :15’s, one :30, and one :60. The audio is downloadable here in Wave, while related live-read scripts are below. -- :15 Reader Script #1 -- “Hearing Health Foundation” wants you to protect your ears, to keep listening. Did yo...

This audio represents three PSA productions from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) about teen driving—especially during the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, which is referred to as "the hundred deadliest days" of the year. More information is available at iihs.org/teens. In order, the productions are: a basic :30 with no music bed; the same :30 with a music bed added; and...

(These five soundbites are from David Harkey, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s president.) “About half of all fatal crashes in the U-S occur in the dark—even though most driving occurs during the day. And, while headlights have an obvious role to play in preventing these crashes, not all perform their job equally. That’s why we, at the ‘Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’, started...

-- :60 -- “If you or a loved-one is on Medicare, you should know that it’s open-enrollment season—which also means that it’s Medicare-fraud season. That’s because Medicare-related scams normally spike this time of year. ‘A-A-R-P Pennsylvania’ reminds everyone to be vigilant about potential fraud—and urges them to follow these tips: Enroll in identity- and credit-monitoring services. Obtain free cr...

While certain types of fraud can come and go, impostor-scams that involve “Social Security” consistently remain common: In fact, A-A-R-P’s “Fraud-Watch Network” says that these scams were its most-frequently-reported type of theft in 2021. That’s why Michelle Tabler [as in “table”]—a volunteer fraud-education expert, with “A-A-R-P Alaska”—offers these tips… “Even though there are many variations,...

The “Illinois Commerce Commission” is considering requests from both “Ameren Illinois” and “Peoples Gas” to raise rates for their residential customers: Under “Ameren’s” proposal, its customers would see their bills increase gradually—to 300 dollars more, per year, by 2027. Meanwhile, the request from “Peoples Gas” would immediately increase its customers’ bills—by 142 dollars, per year. “A-A-R-P...

The vast majority of Ohio’s small-business owners want more done to support workers saving for retirement. That’s according to a new survey on behalf of “A-A-R-P Ohio”. The group’s state-director, Holly Holtzen, explains… “Small businesses recognize that there’s a retirement-savings crisis in Ohio. And, they want lawmakers to take action. 79-percent of those surveyed agree that being able to offer...

Mississippi’s deadline for voter-registration is this Tuesday, October 10th. And, “A-A-R-P Mississippi” is reminding residents about what they need to do, in order to cast their ballot. The group’s Ronda Gooden explains… “Election-laws and voting-places can change. That’s why we’ve collected all of the latest information—so that voters can be heard. This includes how to register; what the rules ar...

Today, there are more ways than ever for Florida’s businesses to find new employees—and to keep them. This includes apprenticeship-programs that help employers attract and train job-seekers. “Apprentice Florida” encourages businesses, throughout the state, to explore these opportunities. Kevin O’Farrell is the chancellor for the Department of Education’s “Division of Career- and Adult-Education”.....

The voter-guide in September’s issue of the “A-A-R-P Bulletin” features interviews with Kentucky’s leading candidates for governor. Charlotte Whittaker is the volunteer state-president of “A-A-R-P Kentucky”… “We asked both Governor Beshear and Attorney-General Cameron about issues that are important to older Kentuckians. These include: improving savings-options, especially for those who can’t save...

The “American Cancer Society” expects that Texas will rank as the third-highest state in leukemia-cases, this year—with a survival-rate of only 66-percent. That’s why the “Coalition of Hematology- and Oncology-Practices” is using September’s observance of “Blood-Cancer Awareness Month” to call on the state’s elected-officials to act. Kathy Oubre [as in “tube”] is the Coalition’s president… “Blood-...

The “American Cancer Society” projects that New York State will rank fourth—across all types of blood-cancer—in the number of new cases, this year. That’s why the “Coalition of Hematology- and Oncology-Practices” is using September’s observance of “Blood-Cancer Awareness Month” to call on the state’s elected-officials to act. Kathy Oubre [as in “tube”] is the Coalition’s president… “Blood-cancers—...

The “American Cancer Society” predicts that more than four-thousand cases of lymphoma and leukemia will be diagnosed throughout New Jersey, this year. That’s why the “Coalition of Hematology- and Oncology-Practices” is using September’s observance of “Blood-Cancer Awareness Month” to call on the state’s elected-officials to act. Kathy Oubre [as in “tube”] is the Coalition’s president… “Blood-cance...

The “American Cancer Society” estimates that Florida will have almost 38-hundred myeloma-cases, this year—which would lead the nation. That’s why the “Coalition of Hematology- and Oncology-Practices” is using September’s observance of “Blood-Cancer Awareness Month” to call on the state’s elected-officials to act. Kathy Oubre [as in “tube”] is the Coalition’s president… “Blood-cancers—such as leuke...

The “American Cancer Society” forecasts that California will be the leading state for lymphoma-, leukemia-, and myeloma-related deaths, by the end of this year. That’s why the “Coalition of Hematology- and Oncology-Practices” is using September’s observance of “Blood-Cancer Awareness Month” to call on the state’s elected-officials to act. Kathy Oubre [as in “tube”] is the Coalition’s president… “B...

-- :30 -- (Voice Talent): “Most people in my life didn’t know I was struggling. I might seem like I have it all together, but I struggle with mental-health challenges, like anxiety and depression. And, I know I’m not alone. My generation’s mental health is suffering: Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for young people in the U-S. It’s vital to play an active role in supporting the young...

Now through Saturday, September 30th, Pennsylvanians have the opportunity to complete a “Needs-Assessment Survey”—as part of the state’s development of a “Master Plan for Older Adults”. And, Nora Dowd Eisenhower—“A-A-R-P Pennsylvania’s” volunteer state-president—encourages all residents to have their say… “The ‘Master Plan’ will serve as a 10-year roadmap, to build and maintain a Pennsylvania wher...

Sarcopenia is characterized by loss of muscle-mass, -strength, and -function. It can decrease quality-of-life in older adults—while increasing their risk of debilitating falls and fractures. What’s more, one of the main factors in its development is a lack of physical activity. Doctor Dorothy Fink is the director of the “Office on Women’s Health”, within the “U-S Department of Health and Human-Ser...

Many Americans take vitamins daily—even though the tablets themselves might not be as effective as they could be. According to Ron Beckenfeld—the founder and president of “Superior Source Vitamins”—a lot of the ingredients in traditional vitamins aren’t really needed… “Almost two-in-five Americans prefer not to swallow pills. And, many supplements that are taken orally pass straight through the di...

As students throughout Florida begin the new school-year, there’s more interest in alternatives to in-school education—from online schooling at home, to career-certifications that start as early as middle school. In fact, Florida is among the states whose virtual-school enrollments have continued to rise, even after the pandemic. Laura Downes is the director of schools at “Digital Academy of Flori...

This Sunday, August 27th, is the second-annual “National Cinema Day”. And, the one-day event will again bring together audiences of all ages, to enjoy a day at the movies—with a discounted admission of no more than four dollars for all films, in all formats. Jackie Brenneman is the president of “The Cinema Foundation”… “Following last year’s rousing success, we look forward to again welcoming ever...

As families gear up for another school-year, counterfeit goods pose a real danger; business and law-enforcement want shoppers to be safe when buying goods online. That’s why retailers like Amazon are partnering with the “U-S Chamber of Commerce”, and “U-S Customs and Border Protection”, to warn Americans about the risks that fake goods pose—and how to avoid them. Kebharu [kee-bar-oo] Smith is dire...

-- :60 (English) -- “As sweltering temperatures continue, make sure that your kids stay healthy and protected. ‘United-Healthcare’ has these tips, to help keep them safe in the heat: Remember, hydration is key; children should drink four ounces of water every 15 minutes during outdoor play. You can help them increase hydration with popsicles or smoothies—and by avoiding sugary drinks. In addition,...

In 1964, Ron Beckenfeld started selling vitamins out of the trunk of his car. Five years later, he founded “Continental Vitamin Company”—which he still owns today… “In 1998, I developed ‘Superior Source Micro-Lingual’ because I was concerned about my father. When he developed Parkinson’s, he already had a heart-condition—and had problems swallowing large tablets. That inspired me to find a way to...