Category: Longevity News 2013

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10/14/2013 - Working Longer—Older Americans’ Attitudes on Work and Retirement

by on October 14, 2013 3:26 pm
Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey details the changing nature of work and aging in America and its implications for individuals and the economy; results include older Americans views on future of Social Security. Read the full article at NORC at the University of Chicago.
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10/11/2013 - Finance Class on the Web, for Students of All Ages

by on October 11, 2013 11:23 pm
There are few entirely conflict-free places where investors can educate themselves on the topic, and there’s little to no money-related guidance offered within the public school system, which is where the financial groundwork should really be laid. Joshua Rauh, a finance professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, is acutely aware of that. And… Read more 10/11/2013 - Finance Class on the Web, for Students of All Ages
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10/11/2013 - The U.S. Faces A Married Couples' Retirement Crisis

by on October 11, 2013 6:11 pm
You know about America’s retirement savings woes, but you might not be aware that the nation may be facing another, more personal disaster. Call it The Married Couples’ Retirement Crisis. Read the full article at Forbes.
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10/11/2013 - Fed shutdown and your retirement: Remain calm

by on October 11, 2013 6:10 pm
Retirees and those saving for retirement may be worried about their investments, taxes and retirement plans as the federal government shutdown drags on, and lawmakers argue about extending the debt ceiling. But retirement advisers say you should take a deep breath and hold on. Read the full article at MarketWatch.
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10/11/2013 - Why A Peanut Butter Test For Alzheimer's Might Be Too Simple

by on October 11, 2013 5:06 pm
Alzheimer’s disease can be tough to diagnose, especially early on. Doctors can order brain scans and assay spinal fluids. But existing tests are imperfect and some can be invasive. Read the full article at National Public Radio (NPR).
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10/10/2013 - Scientists Hail Major Breakthrough in Treating Alzheimer’s in Mice

by on October 10, 2013 6:06 pm
A new drug compound has successfully prevented degenerative diseases from destroying brain cells in mice. Read the full article at Time.
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10/10/2013 - GPS for Wandering Dog-Walker Shows Dementia Challenge

by on October 10, 2013 6:04 pm
At least 35.6 million people have dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia the most common forms, according to the World Health Organization. About 40 percent of them get lost, and half of those who are missing for more than 24 hours die or are seriously injured, according to studies. GPS systems are increasingly in demand. Read… Read more 10/10/2013 - GPS for Wandering Dog-Walker Shows Dementia Challenge

10/9/2013 - New details on Google's anti-aging startup

by on October 9, 2013 10:23 pm
Google last month made waves in the biotech world by announcing the formation of Calico, a “new company that will focus on health and well-being, in particular the challenge of aging and associated diseases.” Read the full article at CNN.

10/8/2013 - Peanut Butter Sniff Test Confirms Alzheimer's

by on October 8, 2013 5:23 pm
A dollop of peanut butter and a ruler might be a way to confirm a diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Jennifer Stamps, a graduate student in the McKnight Brain Institute Center for Smell and Taste and the University of Florida, came up with the idea of using peanut butter to test for smell sensitivity when… Read more 10/8/2013 - Peanut Butter Sniff Test Confirms Alzheimer's

10/8/2013 - AARP's top 5 cities for retiring on the cheap

by on October 8, 2013 4:06 am
Given how many Baby Boomers are entering retirement with little to no savings, the Golden Years have become the Frugal Years for an entire generation of retirees. Read the full article at USA Today.