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8/6/2014 - Why immigrants are the best thing that happened to Medicare

America’s growing immigrant population might not be all that bad for the country’s health-care system. In fact, it’s probably playing an important role in helping to keep it afloat. Read the full article at The Washington Post.

8/5/2014 - U.S. Treasury to put public pensions under scrutiny

The Treasury Department’s new office on state and local finance will scrutinize public pensions, appointing a specialist in the area and becoming a resource for retirement planning, its inaugural director said in a speech on Monday. Read the full article at Reuters.

8/5/2014 - Midlife high blood pressure tied to later-life mental decline

People with high blood pressure in middle age are more likely to experience cognitive decline – a common precursor of dementia – in their 70s and 80s, according to new research. Read the full article at Reuters.

8/5/2014 - Can you blame baby boomers for refusing to retire?

“A gray workforce means less burden on the system. Like it or not, the country isn’t structurally equipped for boomers to retire. So we’re stuck. Older workers have to keep working to prop up a failing system, while younger workers are denied opportunities to advance their careers.” Read the full article at Los Angeles Times.

8/4/2014 - Who’s Moving In Now?

Recent years have brought a spate of studies showing an increase in multigenerational households. The Census Bureau, for example, has reported that the proportion of households with three or more generations has crept upward to 4 percent in 2010 from 3.7 percent in 2000. Read the full article at The New York Times.

8/4/2014 - Picking a Nursing Home Shouldn’t Be Trial and Error

It took three tries before Leslie Reid-Green found a suitable nursing home for her 88-year-old mother, Bella Solomon, who has advanced dementia. Read the full article at The New York Times.

8/1/2014 - Some Public Pension Funds Making Big Bets On Hedge Funds

Public pension funds have been doing something new in recent years — investing in hedge funds. Read the full at National Public Radio (NPR).

8/1/2014 - Real Estate Agents for Older Adults Are Part Broker, Part Therapist

“It’s not like somebody 45 years old selling an apartment; it has a huge emotional attachment,” said Ms. Torton, who is in her 70s and works at Town Real Estate in Manhattan. “They’re giving up their security blanket, their home.” Read the full article at The New York Times.

7/31/2014 - Around The World, Schizophrenia Isn't Always Seen As Debilitating

This difference in the perception of schizophrenia is the focus of Luhrmann’s most recent study, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry. Luhrmann analyzed how the cultural perception of the mental condition affects patient outcomes in three different communities around the world: Accra, Ghana; Chennai, India; and San Mateo, California. She studied 12 women and… Read more 7/31/2014 - Around The World, Schizophrenia Isn't Always Seen As Debilitating

7/31/2014 - How to Thrive in Retirement After Falling Short of Goals

Turns out, many retirees don’t need as much in savings as they once thought. They are surprisingly delighted with their downsized life and embrace a flexible budget. Read the full article at Time.