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Medicare fees to doctors to fall starting Tuesday
2008-06-30 13:45:00 WASHINGTON (AP) - One unpleasant task lawmakers will have over the July 4 recess is explaining to seniors why they didn’t stop a 10 percent fee cut, going into effect Tuesday, for doctors who treat Medicare patients. Physicians have been running ads hinting that patients may find doctors less willing to treat them. In a particularly vitriolic ...
By: TexasFred's
New Apple Iphone, to be marketed for Seniors
2008-06-07 20:33:00 New Apple Iphone, to be marketed for Seniors Former Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, promotes new Apple's iphone, for seniors, called "The Rummy" Rumsfeld has been an opponent of the iphone since day one calling it at best "A device to make it easier for young people, like Sean Penn, to send each other pictures of their fannies." But now old Rummy has taken matters into to his own hands. For they last several days Rumsfeld has been getting up at 4 in the morning and marching himself and a camouflaged shopping cart to his local "Best Buy" store. What's in the cart? Rumsfeld calls it the "Rummy," the senior alternative to the iphone. At first glance the Rummy looks like a dell laptop with a cell phone super glued to the back. But on closer inspection it is far worse. "I format the computers so they can't go on the internet, that way there is no risk of getting a young fannie in your e-mail box...
By: BLACK DOG PRESS
Hacking Case Shuts Out Valedictorian, Other Seniors
2008-06-05 05:28:00 And what did we learn today class? That’s right. Hacking the school computers has consequences associated with it. Now slap yourself and head back into the detention hall. Dumbass. From the Houston Chronicle: George Bush High School’s valedictorian is among a group of Fort Bend Independent School District seniors who will not be allowed to take part ...
Seniors Seek Early Exists From Retirement Plans
2008-06-03 06:38:00 The Wall Street Journal reports that “as consumers max out their credit lines and banks clamp down on lending, many older and middle-class Americans are resorting to pricey, often-risky alternatives to stay afloat. Some are depleting their retirement accounts, tapping 401(k)s for both loans and hardship withdrawals. Some new fast-cash options allow homeowners to squeeze ... read more
[Dumbass] High school seniors film themselves destroying school property, s
2008-05-29 11:53:00 (KARE 11)
Seniors and Technology: New York Times Features Ecumen Customer
2008-05-28 17:16:00 The Sunday New York Times featured Ecumen customer Helen Trost in an interesting article on technology enhancing independence, seniors being able to stay in their own home and involving family members across long distances. You can read more about technology Ecumen is using to enhance customers’ independence here.
By: Changing Aging
Reverse mortgage great for seniors who own house
2008-05-22 17:00:00 Seniors who are cash-strapped are looking for options to help their financial situation. Reverse mortgages are a great option, but are usually better suited for those whose homes are either paid off or have a low mortgage balance, and who want to live in the residence for the rest of their lives.
Reverse mortgage great for seniors who own house
2008-05-22 17:00:00 Seniors who are cash-strapped are looking for options to help their financial situation. Reverse mortgages are a great option, but are usually better suited for those whose homes are either paid off or have a low mortgage balance, and who want to live in the residence for the rest of their lives.
Seniors pressured into buying unnecessary financial products
2008-05-19 17:00:00 When seniors are approached by someone trying to sell them a reverse mortgage, they should pay specific attention to the fine print and if the person is trying to add on other financial products.
Obama warns seniors on Social Security threats
2008-05-19 00:01:00 GRESHAM, Ore. (AP) - Democrat Barack Obama told seniors Sunday that Republican John McCain would threaten the Social Security that they and millions like them depend on because he supports privatizing the program. Obama turned to a bedrock, pocketbook issue as he spoke to about 130 people at an assisted living facility and sought to tie ...
By: TexasFred's
Friday Funnies: For Boomers, Seniors, Elders, all
2008-05-16 17:29:00 New and old studies have shown that laughter is the best medicine. Feeling old, hurting, hate the rain, it’s time to laugh. Laughter for even ten minutes can make you feel better. Laughing is ageless but these videos are really for the boomer and above crowd. Walt Handelsman has an absolutely hysterical video on aging ...
Friday Funnies: For Boomers, Seniors, Elders, all
2008-05-16 17:29:00 New and old studies have shown that laughter is the best medicine. Feeling old, hurting, hate the rain, it’s time to laugh. Laughter for even ten minutes can make you feel better. Laughing is ageless but these videos are really for the boomer and above crowd. Walt Handelsman has an absolutely hysterical video on aging ...
40% of Wealthy Seniors Cutting Back
2008-05-16 14:38:00 Our slowing economy is having an impact on seniors. “One in four affluent 60-year-olds are changing their retirement plans and 40 percent ?downsizing? their lifestyles,” according to an April national survey from Bell Investment Advisors. The survey used a random sample of opinions from 500 adults comprised of 250 men and 250 women who were born ... read more
Seniors delaying retirement
2008-05-15 17:00:00 According to a new study by the AARP, seniors 45 and older are delaying retirement. The report finds that 6 out of 10 people are having trouble making ends meet, and some can?t even pay for their medication.
New Apple Iphone, to be marketed for Seniors
2008-05-11 01:33:00 New Apple Iphone, to be marketed for Seniors Former Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, promotes new Apple's iphone, for seniors, called "The Rummy" Rumsfeld has been an opponent of the iphone since day one calling it at best "A device to make it easier for young people, like Sean Penn, to send each other pictures of their fannies." But now old Rummy has taken matters into to his own hands. For they last several days Rumsfeld has been getting up at 4 in the morning and marching himself and a camouflaged shopping cart to his local "Best Buy" store. What's in the cart? Rumsfeld calls it the "Rummy," the senior alternative to the iphone. At first glance the Rummy looks like a dell laptop with a cell phone super glued to the back. But on closer inspection it is far worse. "I format the computers so they can't go on the internet, that way there is no risk of getting a young fannie in your e-mail box...
By: BLACK DOG PRESS
Medicaid option allows more flexible care choices for seniors
2008-05-08 22:08:00 As the need for senior home care services increases further than the supply, a number of states are looking to creative ways to arrange for elder care. One of these, Cash and Counseling, is expanding 18 states in 2008 according to this article. The program pays a stipend equal to the amount that would be paid for traditional home care services and allows the client, with the help of licensed counselors, the ability to select and arrange the mix services that are needed. The move is an effort to provide a more personally friendly and cost effective care option than a nursing home.
By: Me and Me
Seniors with or without mortgage can qualify for reverse mortgage
2008-05-06 17:00:00 According to the latest census data from 2000, 74.9 percent of owners 70 and older had no mortgage on a primary dwelling. Sometimes there are people in the middle of their working years that are lucky enough to have their homes paid off.
Lincoln, Beaverton high seniors top-ranked - Oregonian
2008-05-06 11:38:00 Lincoln High School student Rebecca Anderson, a standout in music and academics, and Eagle Scout Eric Dietrich of Beaverton High School were named Oregon's only Presidential Scholars for 2008,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
By: Engineers Voice
Seniors coping with rising prices
2008-05-05 17:00:00 How are seniors on a fixed income coping with the rising cost of food, gas and many other everyday staples? Some are relying on families to make ends meet, others are thinking about selling their home, just for extra money.
Video warns seniors of exploitation by family
2008-05-03 15:25:00 Click on Video to View It!By T.J. GREANEY of the Tribune?s staff Sometimes adult children are abusing drugs or alcohol, sometimes they?re resentful of their childhoods and feel their owed, and sometimes they?re simply opportunistic, but financial exploitation by children of their elderly parents is a problem only now beginning to be widely reported. "A lot of people think it?s within the family so it?s a civil matter, and some people even think, ?Well, I?m going to inherit the money anyway, so I?m just collecting my inheritance early,? " said Marta Fontaine, adult protective services planner for the health and senior services department. "We?ve seen it get to the extent where someone gets the deed to a home or opens joint bank accounts. People have signed over CDs. It can be quite extreme." Fontaine said this area of the law is relatively new. Missouri first passed a financial exploitation of the elderly and disabled statute in 2000. It has been revised twice to make it easier to p...
By: Elder Abuse
New Cars for Graduating Seniors?
2008-05-03 00:00:00 By Rob Einaudi Editor-in-Chief Road & Track just published their list of 10 Cool Cars For Graduating Seniors. Ok, so maybe I'm jealous cause my parents never bought me a car, but the idea of some parent buying their kid...
By: CarDomain Blog
O.C. seen facing ‘exodus’ of ballooning seniors
2008-05-02 20:07:00 Orange County grand jury says that by the year 2030, the county’s population of those over 65 will have doubled. Thus, demand for affordable housing will soar and the county may … “face an exodus of one of its largest population segments, unless plans for accommodating this growth are undertaken now.” Read more HERE!
Insurers More Open to Life Policies for Seniors
2008-04-29 14:58:00 Source: InvestmentNews Here's an interesting article that explains the increased availability of life insurance for seniors. A confluence of developments an increase in the number of blended families, more small-business ownership, and uncertainty over the future of estate taxes is driving the sale of life insurance to a group rarely considered potential buyers: people in their 60s and 70s. Despite the higher premiums older buyers must pay, many of these people, as well as their advisers, believe that the estate-planning benefits of life insurance outweigh the costs. To read entire article click here Or, you can learn more about Senior life Insurance online now, and request your free life insurance quote. var addthis_pub = 'hadley';
Women, blue-collar voters, seniors turn out
2008-04-23 04:28:00 PHILADELPHIA Hillary Rodham Clinton took the Pennsylvania primary tonight, staving off elimination and ensuring the Democrat's fierce nominating battle would last at least another two weeks.
By: Get rich
Seniors wait for home value to rise
2008-04-21 17:00:00 Many people are trapped in this housing slump. Seniors who want to retire are having trouble liquidating their assets, as most of their investment is secured in their houses.
Grumpy Seniors? Think Again Says University of Chicago Study
2008-04-17 17:56:00 You have to have a certain degree of confidence to wear a Speedo (this blogger doesn’t have it). But we have customers, such as the one above, who do. We are fortunate to serve a lot of people who have found a great deal of contentment in their life, people who are comfortable “in their skin.” In talking with them you’ll find authenticity, straightforwardness and happiness. A new study by the University of Chicago confirms what many in our profession know already . . . many Americans grow happier as they grow older. Interestingly, the next generation of seniors - the baby boomers - don’t score so high in the happiness study. Any thoughts as to why that’s the case?
By: Changing Aging
Seniors struggle paying for mortgage and health care
2008-04-16 17:00:00 In an AARP study, 28% of seniors cited ?Health or Disability? as a reason for looking into a reverse mortgage. Their worries are justified, as the need for health care increases as seniors get older.
Prom Safety: Child Safety Tips For Graduating Seniors and Parents
2008-04-14 13:00:00 My daughter is graduating from high school this year, so we?ve been busy shopping for the prom dress, jewelry and shoes, scheduling appointments with the hairstylist and French manicurist, all in anticipation for prom night. Proms are expensive, with the average tab totaling somewhere between $800 - $1000.00 or more depending on how extravagant you ...
Kansas Joins List of States Protecting Seniors From Abuse of Life Insurance
2008-04-11 17:41:00 Here's an interesting story that may help protect senior citizens from financial speculators. Source: Insurance News Net and The American Council of Life Insurers WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 9, 2008)The Kansas legislature has enacted a bill that will take important steps towards protecting seniors citizens from financial speculators such as hedge funds who misuse life insurance to literally bet on seniors lives. The legislation, H.B. 2110, addresses a growing abuse called stranger-originated life insurance (STOLI). In STOLI transactions, speculators induce seniors to purchase life insurance policies they otherwise would not buy for the sole purpose of transferring the death benefits to the speculators. The speculators hope to profit when the seniors die and the sooner they die, the higher the profit. To read entire article click here. Learn about senior no exam life insurance online. var addthis_pub = 'hadley';
Travel Tips for Seniors
(HealthDay)
2008-04-06 15:01:00 HealthDay - SUNDAY, April 6 (HealthDay News) -- During spring and summer, many older Americans pack their bags and fly off to holiday destinations. But, there are a number of things seniors should do to ensure they have a safe flight, says the American Geriatrics Society.
By: EasyElement
Detroit Schools Graduate only 66% of SENIORS
2008-04-06 00:47:00 So I was watching FOX news just now and they gave the statistic that “Detroit graduates only 66% of seniors,” emphasizing that only 66% of the kids who make it all the way to their senior year actually graduate. So that means that the graduation rate of kids who enter Detroit public schools at kindergarten ...
Senator Ronda Storms Sponsors Bills to Protect Seniors Living in Nursing Ho
2008-04-04 12:35:00 Tampa Tribune - Tampa,FL,USATo introduce legislation that will provide greater protection to vulnerable residents of assisted living facilities and nursing homes.Storms brought her bill to the floor of the senate today.The proposed law would require the state's Department of Children and Families to notify law enforcement when investigating abuse and would increase the number of inspections by health officials where significant violations are discovered. Support the Senator in her fight against Elder Abuse Senator Rhonda Storms storms.ronda.web@flsenate.gov
By: Elder Abuse
Top 5 Money Management Tips for Seniors
2008-04-04 11:08:00 While many personal finance tips are geared toward young investors who are saving for retirement, those of us who have already reached retirement age also need money management advice. Yes, the golden years can creep up on us and with more people reaching 100 years old than ever before, we obviously have many more years in which to stretch our dollars.Here are the top five money management tips for seniors:#1. Apply for Social Security ? You become eligible for Social Security at age 62, though you will earn more if you wait to apply when you are 65. If you need the money before age 65, by all means you should apply earlier. Ideally, you should have another source of income, though there are many seniors who get by on their benefits alone.#2. Consider a Smaller Home ? Are you still living in a large expensive home, even though all your birds have flown the nest? While you may be emotionally attached to your family home, it may be more sensible to downsize and reduce your monthly cos...
Seniors and Technology: It is for Real, America
2008-04-03 17:49:00 . . . Enough with the headlines thatdepict seniors like neanderthals who live in a cave. Here’s one today from the Hartford Courant: Seniors Unexpectedly Receptive to New Technology. HELLOOOOOOO . . . . yes, seniors do use technology, they work out, they work, they breathe, they have sex, they’re human beings. And pretty soon America’s going ...
By: Changing Aging
Rebates For Seniors
2008-04-02 11:17:00 April 15th is almost here, reason enough to mention taxes. This year, perhaps more than most, it’s wise to file a tax return even if no tax is due. The reason? Rebates from the economic stimulus package requires recipients to file a tax return to get anywhere from $300 to $1,200 or more. “Millions of retirees, disabled ... read more
Clarity Life Mobile Phone for Seniors
2008-04-01 19:16:00 Post from: Gatzet.com Clarity Life Mobile Phone for Seniors Clarity recently launched ClarityLife? an easy-to-use mobile phone targeted for elder people. this simple hand set is two-in-one device that provides seniors to stay connected with family and simple one push emergency button in case they need help. ClarityLife is a mobile phone designed specifically for seniors. It ...
Where Do Seniors Live ? And Why?
2008-03-31 23:36:00 A few years ago on a visit to Bulgaria we had saw the 100-year-old home of a wealthy village merchant which had become a museum. The outstanding feature of this home, a residence with many rooms and excellent construction, was the bedroom — there was just one. Virtually the entire room was one mattress (maybe ... read more
Seniors and Forex Trading more are making profits than ever before
2008-03-31 00:00:00 In Forex trading age is no barrier and many men and women are enjoying a lucrative income in retirement and you can to. This article is all about seniors and forex trading and how to get started. The advice however applies to all, as age is no barrier. If your mind is still fresh and you ...
By: 2Bull Forex Blog
Oldsters Overseas - What Seniors Pay for Travel Insurance
2008-03-27 07:38:00 While travel medical insurance for senior citizens generally carries a higher premium and a lower maximum level of coverage it is still widely available. In fact, some carriers offer travel medical insurance for senior citizens no matter what their age. One carrier we found offered travel medical insurance for senior citizens over 80 years old, with no maximum age. The maximum coverage for those older than 79, however, is a low $10,000.Another was a little more generous with its ceiling for elders through 79 years, although premiums for this travel medical insurance for senior citizens was still costlier than those for younger travelers. With this insurer a couple between the ages of 65 and 69 can still purchase up to $1 million of emergency medical coverage with their travel insurance, and as low as a $250 deductible. For this senior citizen couple travel insurance coverage for this single trip would cost $438. At age 70 the maximum drops way down to $50,000 and each policy must be...
Seniors have lots of government and private agencies
2008-03-26 16:00:00 Did you know that if you?re a senior you have lots of government and private agencies that you can turn to if you have a problem with abuse of fraud?
A Stimulus Package For Seniors
2008-03-25 21:42:00 When the president signed the stimulus package, the pundits hailed the results as a life saver. Included therein was a tax break for business to invest in capital; an increase in the loan amounts FHA and government sponsored entities like Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac could offer; a provision for a 168 million dollar shot ... read more
Finance Tips For Seniors and Military Personnel
2008-03-24 22:03:00 Hi All,We DINKs are snowed under with work today, so we wanted to quickly make you aware of a website designed specifically for older investors and military personnel. The webpage is maintained by the FINRA, or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. The FINRA is the securitie's industry regulatory body which is supposed to keep an eye on stockbrokers so the government doesn't have to.Evidently one of their missions is education. They've got a website specifically for people who are over 50 or are in the military. Surprisingly, some of the content is pretty good.Check it out here.Best,James
All seniors should have electronic medical records
2008-03-18 13:32:00 Ronni Bennett of Time Goes By (one of my favorite blogs, read it here ) wrote the other day about electronic medical records (EMR). Her focus was on should they be online? Personally I don’t want to go there with the online issue and it was covered by Ronni. That said, our medical director presented ...
Seniors Golden Years Turn Into Golden Fears
2008-03-17 12:05:00 Yakima, WA . USA by Leah Beth Ward Whenever Moleen Cline remembers the neighborly knock on her door two years ago, she still gets a shudder of anxiety. Duane Lee Ortiz put on a good show, talking his way into Cline's condo in Yakima by offering to wash her windows inside and out. While he was at it, he'd shine up the mirrors, too. He was down on his luck, he told her, and just needed to make a little money. "You have this kind of maternal feeling toward him. I just let him have the run of the house," she said. Sure enough, a day later when Cline went to put onthe diamond ring her husband had given her two years before he died, it wasgone. Yakima police immediately suspected Ortiz, who two years earlier hadswindled more than $100,000 from a retired machinist living in aYakima mobile home court. For that crime, prosecutors had to plea bargain and ended up with only a seven-day sentence."The punishment did not fit the crime," recalled Therese Murphy, deputy prosecuting attorney for Y...
By: Elder Abuse
Healthy Happenings----Seniors
2008-03-16 21:20:00 AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM unless otherwise noted this class meets at SSM St. Marys Health Center and requires registration. The AARP driver safety course for those age 50 and over covers changes in vision, hearing and reaction time ascociated with aging, and provides practical techniques of the "rules of the road" with an emphasis on safety strategies. Graduates may be eligible to receive
ACLI: Landmark West Virginia Law Protects Seniors; Leads Way For Rest Of Na
2008-03-14 14:22:00 Source: InsuranceNewsNet Washington, D.C. (March 13, 2008) West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin III (D) today signed landmark legislation that protects senior citizens from an abusive practice called stranger-originated life insurance (STOLI), said Frank Keating, president and CEO of the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI). "Senior citizens in West Virginia can thank their government officials for being in the forefront of the effort to deter STOLI. These contrived transactions aim to turn a product intended for the financial protection of families and businesses into a windfall for hedge funds. The legislation passed by the West Virginia legislature and signed by Governor Manchin, S. 704, provides seniors with the highest level of protection in the nation and we urge other states to follow West Virginias lead," Keating said. To read entire article click here. Shop and Compare Free Life Insurance Quotes Online. var addthis_pub = 'hadley';
TFSA vs RRSP - Clawbacks & Income Tax on Seniors
2008-03-12 12:30:00 Ed Rempel (CFP/CMA) is back! This article will pit the new Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) against the old school RRSP with the main focus being the potential GIS/OAS clawback during retirement. “The future ain't what it used to be.” – Yogi Berra Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA’s) were just announced in the recent federal ...
Booming India discovers retirement homes for seniors
2008-03-09 04:00:00 A cultural revolution is under way in India, that is dramatically changing what it means to be old, and what it means to be a family. Investment options for senior citizens2 Vote(s)
By: Market Buzz
Corporate Advisory Seniors on WLA
2008-03-07 16:33:00 Wong Lee & Associates We are an established and fast growing mid-size CPA firm in Singapore providing audit, accounting, tax and advisory services. Due to the fast growth in our firm, we provide ample learning opportunities and exposure in various sectors to motivated individuals, with attractive remuneration package for successful candidates. Requirements: At least 2-5 years relevant... Klik http://lokerindonesia.blogspot.-com/ untuk melihat info lowongan kerja selengkapnya.
Seniors Beware of Tax Season Scams!
2008-03-07 12:54:00 BOSTON ? USA - By Sue ScheibleWhile looking out for their federal rebates, Massachusetts seniors are being warned to look out for scam artists trying to filch their money as they wait.Still, the federal rebate scam drew special attention because it is universal: Individuals will receive $600, couples $1,200, from the Internal Revenue Service as part of an economic stimulus bill. But there is no way to speed up the rebate other than filing a tax return.Yet people claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service or a bank have been telling elders they can their one-time rebate sooner by relaying personal information.?People are being called and told, ?Give us your Social Security number and we?ll send you the checks early,?? Coakley said.The headlines focus on physical abuse, because it shocks the conscience,? Festa said. ?But other types of abuse -- emotional, sexual, and financial -- can sometimes leave longer lasting effects. ?A senior who is beaten may recover faster than one who ...
By: Elder Abuse
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