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HEALTH:
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Daily Aspirin Taken by More Than Half of Older U.S. Adults: Leading medical associations recommend use of low-dose aspirin mainly to prevent a second heart attack or stroke. But many others who haven't had a heart problem also take aspirin regularly. HealthDay, April 24.
Yoga Helps Older Adults Battle Depression and  Anxiety: For many older adults, the thought of stepping into a yoga class swarming with yogis more flexible than Gumby might provoke anxiety. But the practice itself may be just the antidote the over-60 set needs. Time, April 24.
Fiftysomething Diet: Eat a Big Breakfast or Not? Blood sugar levels can be greatly influenced by how much, and when, you eat. Next Avenue, April 21.
New Blood Test Shows Promise in Cancer Fight: The hope is to give oncologists a tool to let them figure out quickly whether a treatment is working and, if it is, to keep monitoring for resistance. The New York Times, April 20.
 Mammograms Most Beneficial for Women 50 to 74: Women in their 40s need to weigh pros and cons, while for those 75 and older benefits are unclear, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concludes. WSJ, April 20.
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How to Keep Up With Your Medications: Anybody who  juggles multiple medications can relate to the problem of forgetting to take a medication, or not remembering whether they already took it. This is especially true for people who take medications at varying times of the day. The Huffington Post, April 20. The FDA Takes a New Look at Homeopathic Drugs: Should products like Cold-Eeze and Zicam be regulated like other drugs? Next Avenue, April 20.
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MEDICARE:
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New Cards for Medicare Recipients Will Omit Social Security Numbers: After years of warnings about the risk of theft, a new way to identify beneficiaries will be devised under a broader measure signed last week. The New York Times, April 20. Medicare Considers Changing Hospice Care Policy: Medicare officials  are considering changes in the hospice benefit to stop the federal government from paying twice for care given to dying patients. But patient advocates and hospice providers fear a new policy could make the often difficult decision to move into hospice care even tougher. Kaiser Health News, April 20.
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MONEY:
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The 4 Percent Rule No Longer Applies for Most Retirees: For years, financial advisors have relied on a simple rule of thumb to guide people planning for retirement: withdraw 4 percent a year, and you have excellent odds of having enough money for 30 golden years. CNBC, April 22.  How to Prioritize Retirement Savings? Try These 3 Steps: Your first priority when it comes to saving for retirement should be to make sure you're putting away enough money. But once you've earmarked a percentage of pay for retirement savings, where do you put it? CNBC, April 23. Baby Boomers face financial anxiety, 'giganomics': Gabriella Barthlow, 52, totally gets it when people talk about the financial anxiety some people 50 and older are feeling. USA Today, April 25. How To Prevent Lower Investment Returns From Derailing Your Retirement: The biggest challenge facing investors today are low-yields and the prospect of anemic investment gains in the years ahead. Here's how to prevent subpar long-term returns from derailing your retirement and other financial goals. Real Deal Retirement, April 21. No Retirement Plan? No Retirement: How confident are you about being able to afford retirement? Well, if you're like most Americans it comes down whether you (or your spouse) participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k). MarketWatch, April 21.  Get Rid of That Debt Before you Retire: Debt is becoming a growing problem in retirement. But like nearly everything else in life, it's less of a issue if you have a plan. USA Today, April 22. How Much Can I Safely Pull From Retirement Savings Each Year? I'm trying to figure out how much I can withdraw from savings each year so I won't outlive my nest egg. I've often heard that 4% is the right amount. Is that correct? Real Deal Retirement, April 20.
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RETIREMENT:
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 Plan On Not Working Past Age 65: Plan on working past age 65? If so, you better have a backup plan. USA Today, April 26.
How Every State Ranks for Retirement: Find our how your home state (or dream state) fares as a destination for retirees. Kiplinger, April 23. 4 Ways to Retire by Age 55: To retire by 55, you do need a plan - and ideally, decades of smart saving and investing under your belt. MarketWatch, April 21.  The 30 Most Livable Cities for Baby Boomers: Apparently, Wisconsin is the place to go for an active, enjoyable life after age 50. At least, that's what a new livability index from AARP says. Money, April 22. 5 Vital Questions To Ask Before Retirement: Retirement is one of the biggest life changes you ever make. Think through all the smaller changes also likely to happen to you. Forbes, April 20.
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A Simple Move That Can Help Protect Seniors' Savings: The elderly are vulnerable in many ways, but financial fraud is one of the more pernicious. About 1  in 8 of the cases reported to the National Center on Elder Abuse relates to finances, and the average fraud takes $30,000 out of a senior's pocket. CNBC, April 20.
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CAREGIVING:
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 How to Talk to Your Elderly Parent About the Dangers of Falling: It's an unfortunate reality, but every year, 1-in-3 older Americans fall, making it the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for seniors' age 65 and older. The Huffington Post, April 26.
6 Resources for Family Caregivers: Often, caregivers are so busy taking care of someone else, they forget about their own needs. But there are resources and support out there. It's just a matter of knowing where to look and when to ask for help. MarketWatch, April 24. 4 Tips for Managing an Aging Parent's Finances: According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), approximately 22 million people age 60 or older have named someone as a power of attorney to make financial decisions on their behalf. Cheat Sheet, April 23.
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 Nine to Five, After 65: The number of seniors in the workforce has nearly tripled since the 1970s. The Atlantic, April 22. Finding a New Career Direction: For older job seekers, figuring out what to do next isn't always easy. They may have worked years in one profession, and trying to discover another one seems insurmountable. Many people are frozen in indecision and fear. USA Today, April 22. |
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