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7/18/2013 - The 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's
by admin on July 18, 2013 3:26 pm
If you suspect a family member or friend is developing Alzheimer’s, take a look at these 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease, put together by the Alzheimer’s Association. Read the full article at CNN.
7/18/2013 - Racial Disparities in Life Spans Narrow, but Persist
by admin on July 18, 2013 12:01 pm
The gap in life expectancy between black and white Americans is at its narrowest since the federal government started systematically tracking it in the 1930s, but a difference of nearly four years remains, and federal researchers have detailed why in a new report. Read the full article at The New York Times.
7/16/2013 - Where Are Baby Boomers Going to Live? (US News & World Report)
by borges on July 16, 2013 6:24 pm
There are many recommendations for the best places for baby boomers to retire, including the healthiest places, sunniest places, best places overseas, the most affordable places and the best places that you probably can’t afford. But people are funny. Sometimes they just don’t do what the pundits tell them to do. So where are baby… Read more 7/16/2013 - Where Are Baby Boomers Going to Live? (US News & World Report)
7/16/2013 - Elder Abuse and Technology
by admin on July 16, 2013 3:20 pm
The loss from and the impact of financial elder abuse are increasing. According to a MetLife Mature Institute report, the estimated loss due to elder financial abuse in 2011 was $2.9 billion, a 12 percent increase from 2008. Martha Deevy, director of the Financial Security Division at Stanford’s Center on Longevity agrees. “15 years ago,… Read more 7/16/2013 - Elder Abuse and Technology
7/16/2013 - Dementia Rate Is Found to Drop Sharply, as Forecast
by admin on July 16, 2013 11:28 am
A new study has found that dementia rates among people 65 and older in England and Wales have plummeted by 25 percent over the past two decades, to 6.2 percent from 8.3 percent, a trend that researchers say is probably occurring across developed countries and that could have major social and economic implications for families… Read more 7/16/2013 - Dementia Rate Is Found to Drop Sharply, as Forecast
7/15/2013 - A smart strategy for collecting Social Security (CBS MoneyWatch)
by borges on July 15, 2013 4:38 pm
Social Security benefits provide a significant proportion of retirement income for most Americans. Federal data shows that the government program provides 50 percent or more of all income for almost two-thirds of retirees, and 90 percent or more of all income for a little more than one-third of retirees. One key takeaway in these stats:… Read more 7/15/2013 - A smart strategy for collecting Social Security (CBS MoneyWatch)
7/16/2013 - Study: Later retirement may help prevent dementia
by admin on July 15, 2013 12:56 pm
New research boosts the “use it or lose it” theory about brainpower and staying mentally sharp. People who delay retirement have less risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, a study of nearly half a million people in France found. Read the full article at USA Today.
7/16/2013 - Cancer, chemo linked to vets' lower risk of Alzheimer's
by admin on July 15, 2013 12:54 pm
Military veterans diagnosed with most forms of cancer were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, and those who were treated with chemotherapy received even more protection. Read the full article at USA Today.
7/15/2013 - A smart startegy for collecting Social Security
by admin on July 15, 2013 12:14 pm
Low- and middle-income workers who optimize their Social Security benefits can significantly improve their financial security in retirement. Yet roughly half of all Americans start Social Security benefits at age 62, the earliest possible age with the lowest amount of retirement income. Read the full article at CBS Money Watch.
7/14/2013 - 2 New Alzheimer's Drugs Show Promise in Early Studies
by admin on July 14, 2013 12:17 pm
Experts caution that expectations are low in field littered with drug failures. Read the full article at U.S. News & World Report.
