10-15-16 Radio Show (2nd Hr)
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Details10-15-16 Radio Show (1st Hr)
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DetailsMedicare Open Enrollment is Here – and it’s Wise Not to Skip It!
The Medicare open enrollment period is here again. It begins each October 15th and continues through December 7th, and according to this recent article on the website MarketWatch, you really shouldn’t skip it. If you do, you could be missing out on hundreds of dollars in savings. Open enrollment refers to that time each year…
DetailsTaking Another Look: Living in a Senior Community has its Advantages
“Aging in place” seems to be the buzz phrase in retirement planning these days. Here at AgingOptions we hear all the time from clients and radio listeners that their number one desire is to be able to remain in their homes for as long as they can in retirement. A major 2015 survey revealed that…
DetailsSeniors with Frail Health Often Improperly Screened, Face Greater Risks
A recent article caught our eye on the website called HealthDay. It reveals the disturbing fact that many physicians fail to properly screen their senior surgery patients for signs of frail health. As a result, these patients and their families face much longer than expected recovery times and must often cope with a host of…
DetailsCaring for a Dementia Sufferers Takes Huge Financial, Emotional Toll
A few weeks ago the world held the annual observance of Alzheimer’s Day – and to mark the occasi0n an organization called Caring.com released the results of a survey that showed just how burdensome caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can be. The poll demonstrates what many already…
Details10-08-16 Radio Show (2nd Hr)
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Details10-08-16 Radio Show (1st Hr)
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DetailsReverse Mortgage Can Be a Solid Buffer against “Stock Shock”
If you’re a fan of roller coaster rides, then you’ve probably enjoyed the wild ups and downs on Wall Street during most of this year. There have been quite a few precipitous drops followed by some tepid recoveries in the stock market since early 2016. For most of us who prefer a measure of stability…
DetailsNew Ruling Restores Residents’ Rights to Sue Nursing Homes
A little over a year after it was first proposed, a new federal regulation will soon go into effect to allow residents and their families to sue nursing home operators in cases of neglect, abuse and criminal behavior. The regulation, which affects any nursing home that receives federal funds, does away with a common industry…
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