Category: Longevity News 2014
8/6/2014 - Why immigrants are the best thing that happened to Medicare
by admin on August 6, 2014 7:26 pm
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
by admin on August 5, 2014 11:42 pm
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
by admin on August 5, 2014 7:29 pm
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?
by admin on August 5, 2014 7:26 pm
“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?
by admin on August 4, 2014 9:08 pm
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
by admin on August 4, 2014 5:55 pm
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
by admin on August 1, 2014 5:51 pm
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
by admin on August 1, 2014 5:49 pm
“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 - How to Thrive in Retirement After Falling Short of Goals
by admin on July 31, 2014 6:10 pm
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.
7/30/2014 - Depression Is a Risk Factor for Dementia, New Research Says
by admin on July 30, 2014 6:13 pm
The two have been linked before, but the new study says depression may be an independent risk factor for the disease. Read the full article at Time.
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