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April 25, 2016
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IN THIS ISSUE
Health
Medicine
Mind
Money
Taxes
Retirement
Social Security
Housing
Driving
Caregiving
Working
HEALTH:
10 Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor: With time in your doctor's office limited, it's never been more important to ask good questions that will help you get better health care. Grandparents.com, April 22.

Millions More People Will Soon Be Living Past 100: The centenarian population will hit about 3.7 million in 2050. MarketWatch, April 22.

Hearing Aid Prices Under Pressure From Consumer Electronics: Less expensive and widely available devices can assist with hearing, but the hearing aid industry contends these products differ greatly from theirs. The New York Times, April 21. 

Lonely, Isolated People May Be Prone to Heart Disease, Stroke: Social isolation raised that risk by about 30 percent, exerting the same level of influence on heart health as risk factors such as anxiety and job stress. HealthDay, April 19.

Hope for Reversing Type 2 Diabetes: New research has raised the tantalizing possibility that the condition can be remedied by changes in diet. The NY Times, April 18.  

Americans' Longer Life = Poorer Health: Americans are living longer, but those extra years may include poor health or a disability, a new study finds. HealthDay, April 19.   
MEDICINE:
Has Osteoporosis Been Overtreated? Concerns have arisen about long-term effects of medications for it. Next Avenue, April 22.  

Why Opioids Are More Dangerous for Seniors: Seniors on opioid painkillers are more likely to break a bone, be hospitalized or die than those on OTC pain relievers or physical therapy. MedShadow, April 19.

7 Common Drugs Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia: These widely used medications can be toxic for older adults' brains. Next Avenue, April 21.   
MIND:
Want to Stay Mentally Sharp? Work Part Time: A 25-hour workweek may offer optimal mental stimulation. MarketWatch, April 20.
MONEY:
5 Expenses that will Change in Retirement: You have a rough idea of how much your electric bill will be next month. You don't know, however, how much your electric bill will be in 30 years when you retire. USA Today, April 23.

How to Retire Without a 401(k): There are options for future retirees to prepare their finances. US News and World Report, April 22.

35 Retirement Planning Mistakes People Make: When planning for retirement, make sure you don't make one of these common mistakes. GoBankingRates.com, April 21.

Can an Annuity Act as Your Pension Plan? Retirement planning has changed a lot over the last few decades. And perhaps one of the most dramatic changes is the slow and steady death of employer-provided pensions. USA Today, April 21.

Should You Follow The 4% Rule? I hear people refer to the 4% rule for
withdrawals in retirement, but I don't now how you actually follow it. CNNMoney, April 20. 
TAXES:
How to Pay Less Taxes on Retirement Account Withdrawals: How to avoid penalties and minimize taxes as you pull money out of your retirement accounts. US News and World Report, April 18. 
RETIREMENT:
Thinking Beyond Money in Retirement: For some people, preparing for life after work includes finding meaning and purpose beyond their careers. The New York Times, April 22.

Retirement Life: Women and Men Do It Very Differently: Imagine you're about to retire. Clean slate, free days. What will you do with yourself? The answer depends, in large part, on whether you're a woman or a man. Next Avenue, April 20.

12 Great Things About Retirement: Despite financial concerns and fears of boredom, retirement is often a lot of fun. US News and World Report, April 18. 
SOCIAL SECURITY:
About to Take Social Security? Read This First: If you're like most people, you're planning to file for Social Security at or before your full retirement age. Here's what you need to know before you do. The Motley Fool, April 22.

What Spouses Should Know About Social Security: If you're married, spousal benefits could provide you with additional retirement income. The Motley Fool, April 23. 

Not 62? Deemed Filing Social Security Loophole has Closed: Social Security claiming strategies are complicated, and those intricacies have offered some lucrative loopholes for savvy married couples. But if you turned 62 on or after Jan. 2, 2016, one of those loopholes has closed. USA Today, April 19.

When Does it Pay to Take Social Security Early? Most financial planners agree that waiting to take your Social Security retirement benefits is a smart financial move. Why? Because each month you defer, from your 62nd birthday to your 70th, your monthly benefits grow. The Huffington Post, April 18.

How Divorce and Death Affect Social Security Benefits: If you're considering or are in the process of divorce, and you're just shy of your 10th wedding anniversary, you might want to wait a bit and use the time to brush up on all things Social Security before you make the break official. MarketWatch, April 18. 
HOUSING:
Assisted Living Now Topping $5,000 a Month In Some Places: Costs for rent and care at senior living communities across the country are going up, with southern and western states seeing the biggest percentage increases. Next Avenue, April 20. 
DRIVING:
How to Plan for When You Can No Longer Drive: Tips to make transportation easier once you need help getting around. Next Avenue, April 19. 
CAREGIVING:
Can You Be Paid to Care for Mom and Dad? Taking care of an older relative can be personally rewarding, but can it also pay off financially? US News and World Report, 4/22.

Your Elderly Parent is Home From the Hospital. What Happens Next? Recovering at home means no more hospital staff dispensing medications, taking vital signs or watching for worrisome symptoms. Very often family members, friends and neighbors adopt these tasks. The Washington Post, April 21.

How to Safeguard your Parents' Finances: As your parents get older, your roles sometimes reverse. You may find you now need to care for your aging parents, especially when it comes to managing and protecting their finances. CNBC, April 19.
WORK:
Early Retirement Might Be in Your Future: Think you can continue to work as you age? The answer may depend on your profession. CNBC, April 19.
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