Retirees cannot disenroll from Medicare Part A without also losing their Social Security benefits and refunding all the money paid to them, a federal judge has ruled. The judge dismissed a case, Hall v. Sebelius , brought by three retired federal employees who have reached age 65 and are receiving Social Security Retirement benefits, but…
By Money Manager Tom Cock “I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” -Robert McCloskey You’ve probably never heard of Robert McCloskey, neither had I. When I first saw this quote, I guessed that the words…
By Rajiv Nagaich Copyright 2011 Life Plan is a comprehensive and coordinated effort to address all issues that can cause your anticipated retirement plans to self-destruct. Among the chief culprits that can render prior planning useless is a bout with untimely illness. A stroke which a person survives but without the ability to…
By Mary Lynn Pannen, RN, BSN, CCM President, Sound Options, Inc. Let’s face it; older adults want to stay at home as they age. When challenged with a crisis or just normal aging deterioration, family members often do not know where to go or where to start planning the care for an aging parent. This…
The Power 9 are specific lifestyle habits shared by the world’s longest living people. These lessons emphasize making changes to your environment that will influence your habits. Read more at BlueZones.com
Early this past Saturday, the House of Representatives passed the latest version of a comprehensive FY 2011 spending bill (H.R. 1) that would trim more than $60 billion from the federal government’s FY 2010 discretionary budget. The House bill, which was written by the Republican majority and passed by a vote of 235-198, now moves…
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Care for the elderly in trauma centers is not same as it is for younger people. There are many concerns about the new health laws. Whether Medicare is being cut, whether you will lose your right to see a doctor on a timely basis, etc. Many of these concerns are simply scare tactics. But one…
Will you want to know whether you have Alzheimer’s genes? How can it help you? Well, besides despairing over the future, you actually might find ways to use the information to your advantage. This New York Times article is an interesting read – it might help you make your choice.
What does a age friendly home have? If you are hoping to be able to live in your home until your last breath, this article is one you want to pay attention to. It provides tips on making your home age friendly.