Is 2017 the year you turn 70? If so, congratulations – 70 years old marks a major milestone in life. As someone hitting the big 7-oh, you’re among the leading edge of baby boomers who have lived seven decades and are still going strong. But whether you’re retired or not, your upcoming 70th birthday could…
By Kirk Larson Social Security Western Washington Public Affairs Specialist Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will increase 0.3 percent in 2017. The 0.3 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 60 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2017. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI…
The signs may appear troubling. Your aging Mom or Dad is starting to seem withdrawn, emotionally or physically. They don’t return your calls. They aren’t taking care of their home, or themselves. Something seems to be changing, but what should you do? Earlier this year we discovered this article on the website Next Avenue that…
If you’re still working full time, you might find yourself experiencing a touch of envy when you get together with retired friends. They always seem so relaxed and happy, while you’re still spending 40-50 hours a week with your nose to the workplace grindstone. Your friends will also probably tell you how “busy” they are…
Many people love the holiday season and all that it represents. For others, late December and early January bring feelings of stress and sadness. But no matter whether you’re a “Christmas elf” or a “Christmas Grinch,” you may find yourself experiencing periods of mild depression once the New Year begins. Welcome to the Post-Holiday Blues.…
Christmas festivities may be winding down, but family gatherings aren’t limited to the waning days of December. Holiday get-togethers are bound to continue for several more days, and other family parties and celebrations happen all year long. That’s why we were eager to share with our readers and radio listeners this helpful and timely article…
Ever taken the time to write your own life story? It’s something many of us have thought of doing, but few of us ever seem to get around to recording memories from our past. Now comes this recent article from the New York Times that tells how taking the time to write one’s own autobiography…
Just about everybody knows that having an optimistic outlook tends to make life more enjoyable than when one is wallowing in pessimism. You could say – generally speaking – that optimists have more fun. But there’s more to being a positive person than simply enjoying life. Now we have evidence that optimistic people actually live…
We recently found an article on the website Kaiser Health News that we think every senior – and those who love and care for a senior – should read. This important article is called “You’re Not Just Growing Old if This Happens to You.” The gist of the article is that many of the so-called…
As we write this, Christmas 2016 is one week away. If you’re like many people, some of your family plans have already been made and it’s probably too late to change them. However – we enjoyed reading this article from the website Next Avenue about ways to keep the peace among family members this holiday…
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