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5/19/2013 - Helper Robots Are Steered, Tentatively, to Care for the Aging

“There are two trends that are going in opposite directions. One is the increasing number of elderly people, and the other is the decline in the number of people to take care of them,” said Jim Osborn, a roboticist and executive director of the Robotics Institute’s Quality of Life Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University.… Read more 5/19/2013 - Helper Robots Are Steered, Tentatively, to Care for the Aging

5/19/2013 - Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer's in Study

Sleep apnea, the condition that robs sufferers of deep sleep by endlessly and subconsciously waking them up, becomes more common as people age. Now, a small new study raises the possibility that it may somehow cause — or be caused by — Alzheimer’s disease. Read the full article at U.S. News and World Report.

5/18/2013 - Alzheimer's Cases Rise, But Hope Remains

More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, and the National Institute on Aging estimates that that number is going to triple by 2050 — in part due to aging baby boomers. Read/listen to the full story at National Public Radio (NPR).

5/17/2013 - How to see the world and 'arbitrage' your retirement

In the financial world, arbitrage is a trading strategy that earns profit by exploiting price differences between markets. By that definition, Dan Prescher is a sophisticated arbitrageur. The 58-year-old makes a decent living as a special projects editor for International Living magazine. But by residing in the village of Cotacachi in the Ecuadorian Andes, he… Read more 5/17/2013 - How to see the world and 'arbitrage' your retirement

5/17/2013 - Recession Will Haunt Gen-X Into Retirement

Early baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1955) may be “the last group on track to retire with enough savings to maintain their financial security through their golden years.” the study finds. But the rest of us are in for a world of hurt — especially Gen-Xers (born between1966 and 1975). Read the full… Read more 5/17/2013 - Recession Will Haunt Gen-X Into Retirement

5/17/2013 - Future retirees at risk of downward mobility, Pew finds

The retirement prospects of Americans are slipping for the first time in generations, according to a report released Thursday, adding a new voice to those warning that future retirees face the risk of downward mobility when they leave the workforce. Read the full article at The Washington Post.

5/16/2013 - Tips for college grads: How to retire rich

“Invest in your career,” said Steve Vernon, a consulting research scholar at the Stanford Center on Longevity, Financial Security Division. “If you don’t have strong earnings, you won’t be able to save much money. Read the full article at MarketWatch.

5/16/2013 - Average US Retirement Age Is 61 — And Rising

The average U.S. retirement age has climbed to 61, up from 57 two decades ago, and it’s likely to age higher, according to Gallup’s Economy and Personal Finance survey. Read the full article at CNBC.

5/16/2013 - Why the health cost slowdown is great for grandparents

The recent slowdown in health care costs matters a lot for the federal government, which buys health benefits for tens of millions of Americans. It also turns out to matter significantly for retirees. Read the full article at The Washington Post.

5/16/2013 - Stem Cell Milestone Revives Intense Ethical Debate

Scientists in Oregon have achieved something that has eluded researchers for years. They have created stem cells that are tailored to individual patients, made from cloned embryos. That would open the door to treating many diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes, spinal cord injuries and many others. But researchers face ethical dilemmas. Listen to the full… Read more 5/16/2013 - Stem Cell Milestone Revives Intense Ethical Debate