February 15, 2016

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

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IN THIS ISSUE

Health

Medicine

Mind

Medicare

Money

Taxes

Retirement

Social Security

Housing

Caregiving

Long-Term Care

Working

Extra

HEALTH:

How To Tell If You Have a Thyroid Problem: Your thyroid can cause a boatload of problems if it malfunctions. Are you one of 30 million Americans with a thyroid disorder? Grandparents.com, Feb. 13.

Is 78.8 Years Long Enough to Live? How long should we live? Is the age of death for the average American (78.8) about right or should science continue trying to expand life expectancies? Next Avenue, Feb. 8.

Hearing Loss Now Hits 1 in 3 Americans Over 65: Studies have linked hearing loss to an increased risk of dementia, falls and depression, and there's an economic impact, too. MarketWatch, Feb. 11.

Simple Remedies for Constipation: Chronic constipation is an all-too-common problem rarely discussed in polite company and only reluctantly mentioned to doctors during checkups. NY Times, Feb. 8.

MEDICINE:
In Palliative Care, Comfort Is the Top Priority: Some patients avoid this specialty, which provides relief from pain and discomfort, because they mistake it for end-of-life care. The New York Times, Feb. 12.

MIND:
Dementia Rates Falling Steadily: A long-running study has found that dementia rates fell steadily over the past four decades, most likely due to declining rates of heart disease. USA Today, Feb. 11.

MEDICARE:
Medicare 101: The Basics: Your first step to choosing a Medicare plan is knowing what your choices are. Grandparents.com, Feb. 10.

MONEY:

A Soon-To-Be Retiree's Guide to a Crazy Market: If you're not retired yet, there is a way to weatherproof your nest egg from a future market downturn. CNNMoney, Feb. 11.

5 Ways to Ease the Pain of Health Care Costs in Retirement: The best medicine is to plan ahead for this significant line item in your retirement budget. Kiplinger, Feb. 2016.

How Long Will Your Retirement Savings Last? Estimate how much you can spend from your savings each year without incurring too big a risk of outliving your nest egg. CNNMoney, Feb. 10.

Be Attuned to Seniors who Carry a Burden of Debt: Unexpected expenses can really set a retiree back financially - and debt can pile up. The Washington Post, Feb. 9.

How Much of Your Nest Egg to Put Into Stocks? All of It: A former chief

economist argues that a 100 percent allocation to stocks despite one's age makes sense, though it has long been viewed as risky. The NY Times, Feb. 12.

10 Financial Perks of Growing Older: Make sure you take advantage of these money-saving benefits of aging. US News and World Report, Feb. 8.

How to Calculate Your Retirement Number: Calculating an approximate number of how much you'll need to save for a comfortable retirement is actually pretty easy, and doesn't take long to do. The Huffington Post, Feb. 8.

TAXES:

5 Ways to Reduce Taxes in Retirement: With a limited amount of income, most retirees would prefer to keep their dollars rather than give them to Uncle Sam. Even those with an unlimited source of funds don't want to pay

more taxes than necessary. Bankrate.com, Feb. 12.

5 Tax Mistakes Made by Baby Boomers: Baby boomers nearing retirement can't afford to make tax mistakes. Instead, they need to shore up their capital for the future. GoBanking, Feb. 9.

RETIREMENT:

How to Tell If You're Ready to Retire: Money isn't the only thing you need for a successful retirement. US News and World Report, Feb. 9.

5 Baby Boomer Retirement Trends: Baby boomers are expected to retire later and live longer than previous generations. US News and World Report, Feb. 12.

5 Potentially Major Threats to your Retirement: Even if you've been diligently saving for retirement and have your money socked away in the right investments for your age, unforeseen problems can disrupt your careful planning. USA Today/Nerd Wallet, Feb. 14.

Beyond The Gold Watch: Retirement Has Transformed: The days are long past when retirement meant a gold watch and a few years dozing in a rocking chair. CNBC, Feb. 9.

Why you Should Consider Retiring Abroad: More Americans are retiring outside of the U.S. every year, as evidenced by almost 375,000 retirees receiving their Social Security checks overseas. MarketWatch, Feb. 9.

The 6 Most Important Ages on the Road to Retirement: Here are six milestone ages for retirement planning, and what happens at each one. The Motley Fool, Feb. 8.

SOCIAL SECURITY:
When Taking Social Security Benefits at 67 Makes Sense: Waiting until the new full retirement age for those born in 1960 or later can be a smart move. Find out why. The Motley Fool, Feb. 9.

HOUSING:
Can You Afford These Luxuries of Senior Living? Today's active adult and assisted living communities are stepping up their game with fine dining, virtual golf and other luxury amenities. US News and World Report, Feb. 12.

CAREGIVING:
5 Steps to Selecting a Personal Care Aide for Mom and Dad: Your parents might need some help, but they don't have to move from their home to get it. US News and World Report, Feb. 11.

LONG-TERM CARE:
Promise You'll Never Put Me in a Nursing Home: It is hard to say no to that request. But it often is even harder to honor it. The Washington Post, Feb. 8. How to Fix U.S. Long-Term Care Over the Long Haul: Ask Americans what they fear most about aging, and many will tell you it is the possibility of needing nursing care - and not being able to pay for it. Reuters, Feb. 11.

WORK:
Why Baby Boomers Refuse To Retire: Classic notions of retirement are no longer an option, and baby boomers are reimagining what the last decades of work can hold. Fast Company, Feb. 11.

EXTRA:
Golden Oldies: One in 10 Americans Dating Online is a Baby Boomer: A national survey from the Pew Research Center shows that online dating by 55- to 64-year-olds has doubled since 2013, rejecting conventional wisdom that the older generation is afraid of technology. NBC News, Feb. 11.

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