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Affordable housing, livable wages, utilities, economic development, education and public safety are priorities for Durham’s legislators.

North Carolina state Senator Natalie Murdock and Representative Zack Hawkins recently gave a legislative update at Zafa Temple #176.

“We’re collaborating, but we’re fighting very hard for Durham,” Murdock said. “Some of the changes we’ll talk about came because of the people in this room. They’re slowing those bills down. There were bills that were removed from the calendar because people showed up.”

Murdock and Hawkins shared the importance of collaborating with organizations like the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People, the Zafa Temple, the Durham chapter of the NAACP, the Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce, and others. Collaboration is also important when it comes to bipartisan issues.

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Many people live longer and with better quality today because of the medications they take. But medications can also be dangerous if not taken correctly. That’s especially true for older adults.

Grant Tarbox, a senior executive medical director at HealthSpring, said the following are some issues older adults could face with their medications, along with some important safeguards.

Even if you have a trusted physician leading your care team, it’s important to educate yourself. If you don’t understand your medication regimen, ask questions. If you are having side effects, tell your doctor about them. Also, bring a friend or family member to your appointments to help you remember key instructions.

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