Antipsychotics Pose Risk for Dementia Patients: Medicating dementia patients may ease the demons that trigger aggression and other behavior problems, but it also boosts their risk of dying. Detroit Free Press, March 18. 

Biogen's Alzheimer's Drug Impresses in Early Trial: Treatment slows cognitive decline, shows benefit of attacking plaque on brain. WSJ, March 20. 

Could Loneliness Shorten a Life? Loneliness has long been associated with poor mental health, including depression. But a new study suggests social isolation may harm physical health, too, and even hasten death. HealthDay, March 17.

Does Stress Make Us Forgetful? (Is That Why We Can't Find the Car Keys?): An expert sorts through the effects of stress on memory, and its troubling relationship to dementia. WSJ, March 16.

Read This Before You File for Medicare: Even though most people automatically qualify for Medicare as a result of their work history, there are still some things you need to know before you enroll to take maximum advantage of the benefits you've earned. The Motley Fool, March 21.

Are you financially ready for retirement? Researchers and others say only half of households in the USA are financially prepared for retirement. The other half, not so much... USA Today, March 22.

Brochures for Lump-Sum Pension Offers Don't Tell All You Need to Know: If you are due a pension from a former employer, there is a good chance you were or soon will be offered a lump-sum payment in exchange for giving up that guaranteed monthly check for life. Should you take it? Reuters, March 19.

For Many Parents, Paying Tuition Tops Retirement: Too many parents are sacrificing financial security in their golden years to help pay the tuition tab for their children. USA Today, March 17.

Why Your Empty Nest May Be Hazardous to Your Retirement: You may want to live a little when your kids leave home. But what you do with that money can make or break your retirement. Money, March 17.

April 1st Is No Joke for Retirement Account Holders: An important deadline is fast approaching for people required to tap their retirement savings for the first time. And at least one set of numbers indicates that many investors could miss it. MarketWatch, March 17.

Last-Minute Ways to Improve Your Retirement Finances: Here's how to give your nest egg a big boost in the years leading up to retirement. US News and World Report, March 16.

7 Money Moves for the 5 Years Before Retirement: Here's how to improve your finances in the years leading up to retirement. US News and World Report, March 16.

Managing Student Loan Debt as an Older Adult: Debt held by those 65 and older has risen significantly in recent years, but the load may be eased with careful planning or government aid, or through an employer. The New York Times, March 19.

Your Retirement Fund: Smart Ways to Withdraw: Withdrawing at the wrong time can create serious tax consequences. The standard approach to withdrawing retirement funds usually follows this progression. AdviceIQ, March 15.

Tax Breaks Overlooked by New Retirees: The IRS offers several advantages to newly retired taxpayers. Don't miss out. Kiplinger, March 17. 

10 Best Places in the World to Retire: Worried about your financial stability in retirement? You'd probably be more confident if you lived in Northern Europe, according to a report that ranks retirement security in 150 countries. MarketWatch, March 17. 

A Guide to Not Retiring: Some people nearing retirement age simply don't want to leave their jobs. But defying expectations can be difficult-in the office and at home. WSJ, March 15.

What's the Best Way for Retirees to Invest Their Nest Egg? Barry Kaplan says a total-return strategy is simple and dependable. Charles Farrell says a focus on dividends and income is safer. WSJ, March 15. 

7 Ways to Maximize your Social Security Benefits: Figuring out the best time to apply for benefits -- and which benefits you're eligible for -- involves headache-inducing calculations and navigating more than 2,700 rules
Will Social Security Be Around When You Need It? A recent survey conducted by Bankrate found that nearly a quarter of Americans expect to receive no benefits from Social Security.Those fears are not entirely unfounded. Bankrate.com, March 17. 

Dead or Alive: Thousands of errors to the Social Security Administration's Death Master File can result in fraudulent payments -- costing taxpayers billions -- and identity headaches. CBS News - 60 Minutes, March 15.

Protect Your Computer and Cellphone from Hackers and Identity Theft: Your sensitive personal information, identity and passwords are vulnerable to being tracked by cyber-criminals, companies and governments when you're online. Disconnect is a proud new sponsor of the Senior Newswire.

On the Road Again: The 50-Plus Crowd's Ambitious Travel Plans for 2015: Survey finds baby boomers planning multiple trips and hoping to leave the office behind. WSJ, March 15.

Older Actors Are Taking to the Stage: Across the country, growing numbers of older adults are joining theater companies and signing up for classes in acting, directing and playwriting. WSJ, March 15.