Tag Archives: Smart money elderly

OLDEST AMERICANS LIVING LONGER AND RICHER LIVES

August 21, 2012 NPR.org, by Richard Knox America’s oldest citizens are generally getting healthier, living longer and doing better financially. But there’s lots of room for improvement. That’s the take-home from an exhaustive picture of Americans over 65 put together … Continue reading

Posted in Editorials and Commentary | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

JITTERBUG J: Best cell phone for seniors

Digital media dominates all levels of  communication today.  Cell phones along with televisions, stereos, and computers have gotten smaller and smaller with many complicated features that make even the most simplistic devices difficult to use.  In terms of cell phones, … Continue reading

Posted in Hot Topics! | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Reknown Sonoma County Chef Josef Keller to overhaul Meals on Wheels

By HEATHER IRWIN, The Press Democrat May 9, 2011 Walking around his new kitchen, arms folded over a navy sweater vest, chef Josef Keller sniffs at the air. “Smell that,” he says pointing around the expansive space with his nose. … Continue reading

Posted in Editorials and Commentary, Hot Topics! | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

CARING FOR AGING PARENTS: A short guide

In telling the warmhearted story of caring for her own aged and ailing mother, New York Times journalist Jane Gross offers indispensable advice on virtually every aspect of elder care. Here are just a few of the vitally important lessons … Continue reading

Posted in Awareness | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off

MEDICARE FRAUD COSTS $60 BILLION A YEAR

According to an AARP article published last month, Medicare fraud costs tax-payers a whopping $60 billion a year. By billing the program for thousands of unnecessary services and equipment, criminal physicians and therapists, nurses and even health care companies are getting away … Continue reading

Posted in Awareness, News Media | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

PLANNING TO RETIRE IN MEXICO?

Written by Joy Hepp, Mexico expert for Fromer’s Guides So, you’ve worked hard and you’re ready to make your dream of retiring in Mexico a reality. Where do you start? As a travel writer with experience venturing through all of … Continue reading

Posted in Retiring in a foreign country | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

60% OF AMERICANS FEAR RUNNING OUT OF MONEY OVER DEATH

Allianz Life Insurance Company released a June 2010 survey of 3,257 people to find out what scared people the most: running out of money in old age or death itself. Quite surprisingly, the results came back showing 61% of Americans between … Continue reading

Posted in Awareness, Hot Topics! | Tagged , | 1 Comment