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SAFETY FIRST
“How to Stay Safe This Summer” [Cover Story, June] provided an excellent way to get through the summer season unharmed. On the section about distracted drivers, the article says, “There’s no way to know if the drivers around you are texting or eating lunch or both.” Here’s something I’ve observed: All one needs to do is take notice of their eyes, which are typically looking down at their lap. This indicates that they are looking at their cellphone.
BILL SPITALNICK
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Thanks for the timely summer article! One note about beestings. The author mentions wasps, hornets and yellow jackets. This is a bit of a misnomer.
While the treatment for a sting is similar, people are less likely to encounter a bee versus wasps, hornets or yellow jackets. A swarm of honeybees is simply gathering together to look for a new home and not a danger to anyone.
As a beekeeper, I think it’s important for the public to know the difference.
DAVID ISRAEL
NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS
WHAT’S IN YOUR WALLET
I’ve been an AARP member for several years and always enjoy reading safety-related articles, but “Wallet Audit” [Your Money] is the first that motivated me to take immediate action. I cleaned my wallet as recommended. I keep my wallet in my back pocket, and I now feel safer and more comfortable.
BILL DEE
RENO, NEVADA
MEDICARE MARKETING
Your article “New Rules For Selling Medicare Advantage” [In the News] contained information I’ve not seen anywhere else. Thank you. However, Xavier Becerra’s comment that the regulation “would prohibit overly general ads about the Medicare Advantage program” is a pretty big loophole.
ROBERT STUBER
GROVELAND, FLORIDA
GOOD WORK
As a former librarian, I find the AARP Bulletin to be a gold mine of important, useful and timely information. Your articles are concise and easy to understand. There is always something relevant to a diverse population of readers. Thank you for an excellent publication.
NANCY GARN
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
CORRECTION
In “How the Pros Fall Safely” [June Bulletin] we made a little stumble in describing professional stuntman Stuart Wilson’s background. He long served as Bruce Willis’ stunt double, not Harrison Ford’s, though he did work on an Indiana Jones film.
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