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October 2, 2017
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IN THIS ISSUE
Health
Medicine
Mind
Money
Retirement
Social Security
Long-Term Care
Technology
Extra
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HEALTH:
It's Time to Get Your Flu Shot Again: Flu season is fast approaching, and U.S. health officials are worried that this season could be a bad one. HealthDay, Sept. 28.

TIAs: Don't Call Them Ministrokes: While symptoms of a transient ischemic attack may be temporary, you should take them seriously anyway. US News and World Report, Sept. 27.

Why It's So Risky for Heart Patients to Stop Taking a Daily Aspirin: By now, it's not a surprise that doctors advise anyone who has had a heart attack or stroke to take a low-dose aspirin every day. TIME, Sept. 25.  
 
Exercises that Help Ease Arthritis Pain and Stiffness: Many people who have arthritis believe that exercise will worsen their condition, but that's not true. Exercise is actually one of the best treatments for osteoarthritis. HuffPost, Sept. 25.  
 
Vision and Hearing Loss Are Tied to Cognitive Decline: When the brain struggles to make sense of the world it may be less able to perform other important tasks. The New York Times, Sept. 25.   
MEDICINE:
Why Seniors Should Think Twice About Sleep Meds: More than a third of adults age 65 and older take them. Here's why that may be a problem. Consumer Reports, Sept. 28.  
MIND:
You May Feel Lonely, but You're Not Alone: Although making friends later in life is difficult, perseverance is worth it. Next Avenue, Sept. 26.
MONEY:
Using a Reverse Mortgage to Delay Social Security: Does it Make Sense? Reverse mortgages allow homeowners to borrow money against the value of their homes, receiving proceeds as a line of credit, fixed monthly payment or lump sum. Reuters, Sept. 28.   
 
How to Avoid Some of the More Common IRA Mistakes: Sounds simple, but retirement account owners make plenty of mistakes when it comes to RMDs. USA Today, Sept. 29.   
 
5 Good Ways to Go Broke in Retirement: Running out of money during retirement is every senior's worst nightmare. The Motley Fool, 9/30.   
 
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Before You Retire: Want to have a completely paid-off home in which to enjoy retirement? Read on. The Motley Fool, Sept. 28.  
 
3 Major Errors That Can Derail Your Retirement Planning: If you've been saving diligently and investing prudently for retirement, that's terrific. But it's not enough. Real Deal Retirement, 9/26.   
 
7 Retirement Rules to Live By: Leaving your retirement to chance is risky -- you can vastly improve your future financial security by keeping these critical retirement rules in mind and by making some smart moves. The Motley Fool, Sept. 26.  
 
Planning Your Transition Toward Retirement: As you close in on the big day, it's time to consider how you'll create income while dialing down stock market risk. Kiplinger, Sept. 2017.   
 
4 Signs You Might Never Retire: Are you putting your retirement at risk? Here's how to tell. The Motley Fool, Sept. 26.  
 
The True Cost of Gray Divorce: Typically, the longer you've been together, the more assets you've acquired, and the more expensive the process. Kiplinger, Sept. 2017.
RETIREMENT:
10 Essential Considerations for Deciding Where to Move in Retirement: You will need to form a clear vision for your retirement lifestyle and do some research. US News and World Report, Sept. 28.  
 
50 Cheapest Places to Retire: Find the cheapest places to retire and make your money last. GoBankingRates.com, Sept. 26.  
 
3 Mistakes You're Likely to Make After Retiring: Don't let these blunders zap your retirement bliss. Learn how to avoid them instead. The Motley Fool, Sept. 25.  
 
What I've Learned Over 14 Years of Covering the 'Depressing' - But Crucial - Topic of Retirement: Six lessons for planning a better retirement. MarketWatch, Sept. 29.
SOCIAL SECURITY:
The Social Security Program for People With Dementia: Representative Payees keep tabs on Social Security retirement benefits. Next Avenue, Sept. 26. 
LONG-TERM CARE:
The Staggering Prices of Long-Term Care 2017: And two-thirds of Americans mistakenly think the government will pay the bill. Next Avenue, Sept. 26.
TECHNOLOGY:
Using Technology to Help Older Adults Keep Their Independence: What the future holds for older adult care. CNN, Sept. 25.
EXTRA:
A Child's Death Brings 'Trauma That Doesn't Go Away': Even more than other parents, the elderly struggle to recover from the death of a child. The New York Times, Sept. 29.
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