Affordable Health Care for Those in Need
posted over 3 years ago | 5 comments
For the 46 million Americans living without health insurance today, and millions more who are underinsured, proper health care is a luxury many people can’t afford. Fortunately, there are a wide range of programs and services that provide free or ...
Blogging: A great pastime for Web savvy seniors
posted over 3 years ago | 0 comments
Forget bingo, shuffleboard and needlepoint. Starting a blog is a fantastic and stimulating pastime for boomers and seniors, not to mention a great way to share wisdoms and make new friends. Here’s what you should know.
A Growing Trend
Blogging ha...
A Growing Trend
Blogging ha...
Beating the Holiday Blues
posted over 3 years ago | 4 comments
Once again the holidays are upon us, which means it’s time for festive partying with friends and family, sharing gifts and laughter – and getting depressed. That’s right. For millions of Americans, the holidays bring on feelings of sadness and anx...
Toys for Tots and Tips for Grandparents
posted over 3 years ago | 0 comments
With more than 300,000 toys and children’s products on the market, the process of finding the right toys or games for the grandkids this holiday season can be a real challenge. Here are some tips that can help.
Toy Selecting
To help you narrow y...
Toy Selecting
To help you narrow y...
Tips for Aging Computer Users
posted over 3 years ago | 8 comments
If close-up vision, hearing, dexterity or arthritis pain is limiting your ability to operate and enjoy your computer, you’ll be happy to know there are dozens of simple adjustments you can make to customize it to meet your needs, and in most cases...
Shopping for a Medicare Drug Plan
posted over 3 years ago | 3 comments
Nearly everything about Medicare’s “Part D” prescription drug plans – from the drugs covered to the premiums to the deductible and size of co-pays – can change from year-to-year. So each year, during the open enrollment period (Nov. 15 to Dec. 31)...
Senior Moments: When to Worry and What to Do
posted over 3 years ago | 2 comments
Lots of seniors worry about memory lapses or confusion as they get older, fearing it may be the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of dementia. But the reality is few seniors (less than 14 percent of those over age 70) ever deve...
Social Security and Medicare Adjustments for 2009
posted over 3 years ago | 19 comments
In the midst of all the financial turmoil, Uncle Sam has good news for seniors in 2009! Come January, over 50 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits will get a 5.8 percent raise, the largest since 1982. But that’s not all. Medicare a...
Reverse Mortgages: Be careful who you deal with
posted over 3 years ago | 4 comments
The reverse mortgage industry has been booming in recent years. Unfortunately, the popularity has attracted some aggressive, greedy mortgage brokers and insurance agents looking to take advantage of unwary seniors. Here’s what you should know.
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How to Check-Up on Your Doctors
posted over 3 years ago | 2 comments
Over the years, most people looking for a new doctor have turned to friends, family members, coworkers or doctors they already know for a recommendation. Or many simply pick a physician from their health plan who happens to be nearby, and hope for...
