July 6, 2015

Your weekly link to grown-up news and information from newspaper and

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IN THIS ISSUE

Health

Medicare

Money

Retirement

Social Security

Housing

Driving

Caregiving

Technology

End of Life

HEALTH:

Americans' Risk of Dying From Cancer Is Falling: The risk that any one American will die from cancer is going down, regardless of sex or race, a new government study reports. But, due to aging population, actual number of cancer deaths is rising. HealthDay, July 2.

Joni Mitchell Had an Aneurysm: Are You at Risk? The news this week confirming an aneurysm as the cause of singer Joni Mitchell's recent hospitalization has us thinking about this frightening condition, which is most likely to strike as we get older. Next Avenue, June 30.

Too Few Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancers Get 'Watch and Wait' Approach: A wide majority of U.S. men with low-risk prostate cancer are being treated for the disease even though "active surveillance" is an option. HealthDay, June 30.

How to Take Charge of Your Medical Records: Patients have a lot to gain by getting access to their health information. They just need to know where to get it-and what to do with it. WSJ, June 29.

MEDICARE:
How to Time Your Medicare Enrollment: Most pre-retirees know that Medicare coverage kicks in when you turn 65. But that's not the whole story. Money, June 30.

MONEY:

IRA Distribution Rules Every Retiree Should Know: When it comes time to take money out of an IRA, failing to follow the rules can be a costly mistake. The Motley Fool, July 4.

Stop Your Grown Kids from Ruining your Retirement: If you are in your 50s or 60s and are still caring for your kids financially, you really need to start caring for yourself-or you may never be able to afford to retire. CNBC, July 2.

5 Steps to Dump Debt During Your Senior Years: Don't spend your golden years chained to creditors. Here's how to ditch your debt for good. US News and World Report, July 2.

Senior Discounts: Save Thousands of Dollars Starting at Age 50: It's not hard to save $6,000 or even more over a decade. The Motley Fool, June 30.

Here's the Typical American's Retirement Readiness. How Do You Compare? Read on to learn how prepared Americans are for retirement, and what you can do to get ready. The Motely Fool, July 1.

Here's How Much your 401(k) is Really Costing

You: 401(k) fees may seem like pennies, but they have a corrosive effect on your savings. MarketWatch, June 30.

RETIREMENT:

Nearing Retirement? It's Time to Be Creative: Many people approaching the traditional retirement age of 65

are looking into a financial abyss: They have no pension, their savings are inadequate and the job market, although not uniformly hostile to those over 50, is not especially encouraging either. The New York Times, July 3.

How to Talk About Retirement With Your Partner: Many couples don't share crucial details about finances, which makes it hard to plan for the future. US News and World Report, June 30.

5 Ways to Retire Early: You may be able to retire sooner than you think by employing these strategies. US News and World Report, June 30.

Three Retirement Loopholes Seen Likely to Close: There are plenty of tips and tricks to maximizing your retirement benefits, and more than a few are considered "loopholes" that taxpayers have been able to use to circumvent the letter of the law in order to pay less to the government. Reuters, June 29.

Planning to Retire Early? Here Are 3 Things You Need to Think About: Many Americans would love to retire early, but there are several things early retirees need to think about that don't necessarily apply to those who retire at the "normal" age. The Motley Fool, June 29.

SOCIAL SECURITY:

Make Your Social Security Check Bigger With These 3 Simple Tips:

Millions of Americans rely on their monthly Social Security checks to help make ends meet, and a substantial portion of them get the bulk of their retirement income from Social Security. The Motley Fool, June 29.

Planning Can Help Avoid Mistakes with Social Security: Claiming benefits early is one of dozens of potential mistakes when it comes to Social Security. That should come as no surprise because the system is complex. The Arizona Republic, June 29.

HOUSING:

6 Smart Ways to Make a Home Safer for Seniors: For many, age can change

how they approach daily life. But for safe senior living, aging parents will have to make adjustments to their home. Bankrate.com, June 29.

How to Remodel Your Bathroom for Now and the Future: You're planning a bathroom remodel. It's time to talk about flooring and finishes, light fixtures and storage space. Oh, yeah, and walkers, slips and broken hips! Next Avenue, July 1.

DRIVING:
How to Keep Aging Parents in the Driver's Seat: Having "the talk" with aging parents on when to hang up the car keys is a difficult one. Thanks to modern technology, you might be able to push off that conversation for a few more years. MarketWatch, July 2.

CAREGIVING:
More Caregivers Are No Spring Chickens Themselves: It's another rising reality for an aging population: people over age 75 providing care for partners, siblings, friends and even parents. The New York Times, July 3.

TECHNOLOGY:

Senior Tech: A Tablet for Aging Hands Falls Short: The AARP RealPad promises "no confusion and no frustration" for older adults. Starting with the on button, it delivers the opposite. The New York Times, June 30.

Simplified Cellphones for Seniors with Hearing Problems: These are

basic cellphones that come with big buttons, easy to navigate menus, SOS emergency buttons, enhanced sound and are hearing aid compatible too. The Huffington Post, June 29.

END OF LIFE:
Hospice: What is it and when is it for you? Hospice is available across the U.S. for patients with a terminal illness, usually with no out-of-pocket costs. CNN, June 29.

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