May 30, 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

Legal Issues

Grandparenting

Working

HEALTH:

MyPlate for Older Adults Adjusts Eating Guidelines:
The new MyPlate blends the new USDA dietary recommendations with the shifting nutritional needs older Americans. U.S. News and World Report, May 25.

Tai Chi: Rx for Arthritic Knees: Legions of arthritis sufferers try physical therapy and anti-inflammatory drugs to no avail. Now, a new study looks East for relief -- to the martial art tai chi. HealthDay, May 23.

Colon Cancer Rising in People Under 50: Although overall colon cancer rates are declining, the rates among Americans under 50 have jumped more than 11 percent in the past decade. HealthDay, May 24.

Can You Really Reverse Diabetes? Recent research gives some surprising insights into the disease. MarketWatch, May 28.

More Men With Early Prostate Cancer Choosing to Avoid Treatment: The approach, called active surveillance, involves regular monitoring. Data finds that 40 percent to 50 percent of men are making that choice. The New York Times, May 24.

How Tai Chi Can Help Conquer Fear of Falling as We Age: Researchers explore the power of exercise to help seniors overcome apprehension and stay active. WSJ, May 23.

MEDICINE:
The Secret to Getting a Pharmacy Discount With Medicare: What you need to know to save on prescription drugs since some drugstores won't tell you the lowest price. Consumer Reports, May 6.

MIND:
Harvard Researchers Unveil New Alzheimer's Theory: The researchers think that the immune system may play a key role in the development of Alzheimer's. USA Today, May 27.

MEDICARE:

Not Junk Mail: Social Security Letter Can Cut Medicare Costs: More than 2 million seniors are receiving letters this month from the Social Security Administration telling them that they could be eligible for Extra Help, a program that often covers up to 75 percent of prescription drug costs. Reuters, May 26.

How to Pick a Medicare Advantage Plan: More than 30 percent of Medicare participants are now enrolled in an Advantage plan. The Huffington Post, May 23.

Doctors' House Calls Saving Money For Medicare: Looking for ways to save money and improve care, Medicare officials are returning to an old-fashioned idea: house calls. Kaiser Health News, May 23.

MONEY:

Retirement Planning for Singles Can Be Extra Tough: The number of married Americans has been declining steadily in recent decades - a trend that's been described as one of the largest unnamed societal shifts of the last 60 years. USA Today, May 25.

The Longevity Plan: Living to 100-Plus Requires Intensive Retirement Planning: Will you live to be 120, and if you do, how will you pay the bills? Bankrate.com, May 25.

5 Crucial Retirement Years for Your Money: Before you completely relax into your so-called golden years, you should be aware of the potential financial pitfalls that await as retirement begins. One firm even trademarked the term "retirement red zone" to identify it. CNBC, May 23.

Seniors' Incomes In 47 States Don't Go Far Enough: If you want to survive and even thrive in

retirement, most financial advisers believe you need at least 70% of the income that you had before you retired. But seniors in most states are falling short. Bankrate.com, May 23.

TAXES:
Cut Taxes in Retirement with These Moves: Big tax bills in retirement can put a damper on your golden years, even for those who were steady savers. CNBC, May 26.

RETIREMENT:

6 Ways to Have a Happy Retirement: According to research recently published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, fewer and fewer American retirees say they are "very satisfied" with their retirements, and a growing number report that they are "not at all satisfied." USA Today, May 25.

Should You Move Before You Retire? Should you move before you retire? Well, it depends -- on your needs, your finances, your lifestyle, and more. The Motley Fool, Mat 24.

How to Tell If You're Ready to Retire: First off, do you have a

plan? It's reckless to approach retirement without one. You need to have a good handle on how much income you'll need in retirement and exactly how you will get it. The Motley Fool, May 23.

SOCIAL SECURITY:

Many Opt to Take Social Security Before Full Retirement Age: Taking Social Security benefits

early comes with a price, yet more than 4 in 10 Americans who are 50 and over say they'll dip into the program before full retirement age. The Associated Press, May 26.

Social Security: How Long Do I Have to Work to Get Benefits? There are several nuances to how long of a work history you need for Social Security to kick in. The Motley Fool, May 24.

LEGAL ISSUES:
Guardianship in the U.S.: Protection or Exploitation? More adults will be at risk of abuse as boomers enter the danger age. Next Avenue, May 23. How to Protect Yourself Or a Loved One From an Abusive Guardianship: Getting key legal documents in order is the best bet. Next Avenue, May 24.

GRANDPARENTING:
The Best Way to Help a Grandchild With College: If a college student is receiving financial aid, grandparents need to take steps to make sure that their help is not a hindrance. The New York Times, May 27.

WORK:
10 Jobs You're at Risk of Losing as You Age: Older employees might not be able to continue working in these professions. US News and World Report, May 23. 10 Alternatives to Full-Time Retirement: Consider these innovative ways to balance work and leisure time. US News and World Report, May 23.

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