1/22/2016 - Older Drivers Hit the Road for Uber and Lyft

A growing number of older Americans are driving for Uber or its competitor Lyft to augment their retirement income. Some drivers say it is a great chance to be independent and earn extra cash on their own schedule. But others, including some drivers, say it is exploitation of older people who work as independent contractors,… Read more 1/22/2016 - Older Drivers Hit the Road for Uber and Lyft

1/21/2016 - Some older patients get unnecessary cancer screenings

Some older patients may receive screening for breast or prostate cancer even though the tests aren’t recommended because they aren’t expected to live long enough to benefit from treatment, a U.S. study suggests. Read the full article at Reuters.

1/21/2016 - Tap-and-go card boom leaves elderly at greater risk of 'family fraud'

A boom in the use of contactless cards is making elderly cardholders the victims of fraud as family and friends prey on their lack of digital knowhow, a charity has warned. As tap-and-go cards have grown in popularity Action on Elderly Abuse, a helpline for older crime and abuse victims, has experienced a spike in… Read more 1/21/2016 - Tap-and-go card boom leaves elderly at greater risk of 'family fraud'

1/20/20-15 - How to get guaranteed retirement income for life (CNN)

Given how the market’s been misbehaving lately, it makes perfect sense that immediate annuities’ lifetime payments would hold greater-than-usual appeal to people who are retired or getting ready to call it a career.Even aside from the obvious financial security that assured monthly income can bring, payouts that are guaranteed not to go down no matter how much the market… Read more 1/20/20-15 - How to get guaranteed retirement income for life (CNN)

1/19/2016 - Connected Horse Project pairs dementia patients with horses in new therapy program

A new program conducted at Stanford Red Barn, home to the Stanford equestrian team, offers guided workshops with horses to teach young people with early onset dementia to build confidence, trust and a sense of community. Read the full article at The Stanford Daily.

1/19/2016 - Doctors get less aggressive care before death

Doctors tend to get less aggressive care before death than the average person, a new study finds. Read the full article at Reuters.

1/19/2016 - A new approach to do-it-yourself retirement planning

With the decline of traditional pensions, many older workers and retirees face a “do it yourself” retirement: You’re on your own to figure out how to make your retirement savings last for the rest of your life. With retirements that can extend 20 to 30 years or more, this is indeed a daunting challenge for… Read more 1/19/2016 - A new approach to do-it-yourself retirement planning

1/19/2016 - A new approach to do-it-yourself retirement planning (CBS Moneywatch)

With the decline of traditional pensions, many older workers and retirees face a “do it yourself” retirement: You’re on your own to figure out how to make your retirement savings last for the rest of your life. With retirements that can extend 20 to 30 years or more, this is indeed a daunting challenge for… Read more 1/19/2016 - A new approach to do-it-yourself retirement planning (CBS Moneywatch)

1/18/2016 - As More Pay by Smartphone, Banks Scramble to Keep Up (The New York Times)

Americans in their 20s and early 30s, analysts say, offer a glimpse of tomorrow’s banking market. “Their relationship with the financial system is very different — it’s an electronic one, on their smartphones,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. “That can and will be very disruptive to the banking system.” Money is pouring… Read more 1/18/2016 - As More Pay by Smartphone, Banks Scramble to Keep Up (The New York Times)

1/19/2016 - New online service targets aging-in-place residents

HomeAdvisor, an online marketplace for home repair, maintenance and renovation services, has partnered with the National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC) to launch an online resource center focused on the needs of individuals who want to age in place. The resource center provides articles and advice, project cost information and connects homeowners with prescreened local… Read more 1/19/2016 - New online service targets aging-in-place residents