Check out this month's eNews Review topics that range from financial literacy resources to consumer fraud prevention and interesting topics such as palliative care, National Healthcare Decisions week, emergency room care, universal income and more ... 

April is National Financial Literacy Month

The United States has recognized April as Financial Literacy Month since 2003. Click on the websites below to explore financial literacy resources:
Website: ChooseWork.net
Website: ConsumerFinance.gov
Website: CouncilForEconEd.org
Website: FinancialLiteracyMonth.com
Website: MyMoney.gov
Website: Treasury.gov
website: YourTicketToWork.com

Social Security Blog
The Social Security Administration has launched a blog featuring guest writers and heads of SSA departments blogging about important details and programs within the Social Security program.
Social Security Blog - blog.socialsecurity.gov/

Need an Economic Checkup?
We know of the importance of the annual health checkup but now think of the annual economic checkup. The National Council on Aging has a website that helps older adults review money management, budgeting, housing, health, employment, debt and credit management.
Website: EconomicCheckup.org

Benefits Checkup
Are you wondering if you might quality for programs to help you financially? Benefits Checkup from the National Council on Aging maintains a comprehensive website that helps seniors with limited income and resources look for benefits.
Website: BenefitsCheckUp.org

Part of Financial Literacy is Protecting yourself from Scams
Below are links to articles that share helpful tips on protecting yourself from scams. Read these articles and blogs so you know what to look for and share what you learn with others
NCOA - LEARN MORE
Stop Fraud.gov - LEARN MORE
Medicare Fraud - LEARN MORE
Consumer Finance.gov - LEARN MORE
Western Union Stop Fraud - LEARN MORE

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and  Resource for Older Adults and their Families
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has a website with resources for helping citizens become more educated about financial and consumer protection issues. There is one section focused on resources for older adults and their families. Topics range from mail fraud, financial security, tips for financial caregivers, scams and more - LEARN MORE
Website:   ConsumerFinance.gov

Where in the World is a Leader in Palliative Care?
If you are sitting in the U.S. we can look half way around the world to find a leader in Palliative Care in Mongolia. This article is posted on Mosaic. Read this article and explore this online magazine - LEARN MORE
Website: Mosaic.com

Oldest Village Site found in British Columbia?
Fascinating article by Theodoros Karasavvas about possibly the oldest Heiltsuk Village found in British Columbia. This may be the oldest site in North America - LEARN MORE
While checking out this article also explore Ancient Origins website. They have a variety of interesting articles.
Website: Ancient-Origins.net

National Healthcare Decisions Week
Sunday, April 16th was National Healthcare Decision Day. This was a start for National Healthcare Decisions Week from April 16th through April 22nd. This is a week long event meant to not only promote advance care planning but to start the process. The website has a Conversation Starter Kit, instructions on How to Choose a Health Care Proxy and How to Be a Health Care Proxy and more information - LEARN MORE
Website: nhdd.org

Time to Plan for your Emergency Medical Needs
Denver, Colorado - Like many consumers in the greater Denver area, I noticed more and more emergency rooms being built over the past few years. Then, last month I realized there were three emergency rooms all within one mile of where I live in south Jefferson County. Each of the three ER's were from different hospital systems. Not only did this seem odd, it felt wrong - LEARN MORE
Website: SeniorsResourceGuide.com

A Study and Discussion of Universal Basic Income
The new book "Raising the Floor" is a discussion and exploration of universal basic income as an answer to income inequality. Author Andy Stern shares that the time for universal basic income has arrived. The Amazon book listing has a first read and link to order the book - LEARN MORE

Contact Lenses that Help with Diabetes
People with diabetes can monitor their blood glucose levels continuously via electrodes implanted under their skin. This approach can be painful and may lead to infections. Researchers think they have a new approach - LEARN MORE
Website: newser.com

Webcams Watching Volcanoes in Hawaii
Talk about seeing the world from your computer! The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey division maintains webcams focused on volcanoes in Hawaii
- LEARN MORE
Website: USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

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Find your Local Area Agency on Aging
For older adults, your local Area Agency on Aging can be a referral source for food resources and other services that help seniors. Call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116, Monday through Friday, 9AM to 8PM eastern time. You will be connected to a professional that will help you find your local agency. The Eldercare.gov website has a searchable database that lists information about different types of senior resources and also lists some local resources by state.
Website: www.Eldercare.gov/

Senior Newswire & Savvy Senior
This is a nationally syndicated information column focused on older adults and the families who support them.
Website: SavvySenior.org

Website for Contacting Elected Officials
Check out this website with tips for contacting your legislators and an easy to use interactive map - LEARN MORE
Website:  bebusinessed.com