Senior Newswire

November 12, 2018

Your weekly link to grown-up news and information from newspaper and

magazine publications, news organizations and web resources nationwide.

IN THIS ISSUE

Health

Mind

Medicare

Money

Retirement

Social Security

Grandparenting

Long-Term Care

End of Life

Extra

HEALTH:

Stand Up to 'Sitting Disease': Adding movement to your day can boost your health and prevent disease. Next Avenue, Nov. 5.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Recovering From a Fall: Expert advice on how to prevent falls and how to recover from them. Next Avenue, Nov. 9.

One Doctor's Plea: Consider Palliative Care: An oncologist grapples with letting patients suffer when there's an alternative. Next Avenue, Nov. 9.

Need a Flu Shot? Get It Now: Immunity tends to wane by 20 percent a month,

leaving those who got their shot in August or September with less than desirable protection by the time they're exposed. The New York Times, Nov. 5.

MIND:

Dementia Is Getting Some Very Public Faces: Stigma often prevents patients from acknowledging an Alzheimer's diagnosis. A series of high-profile disclosures may help change that. The New York Times, Nov. 9.

Is Anxiety a Risk Factor for Dementia Later in Life? Moderate to severe anxiety in midlife is linked to dementia - but it's unclear exactly what that link is. US News and World Report, Nov. 9.

MEDICARE:
Trumpeted New Medicare Advantage Benefits Will Be Hard For Seniors To Find: Of the 3,700 plans across the country next year, only 273 in 21 states will offer at least one. Kaiser Health News, Nov. 9.

MONEY:

How Big Does Your Nest Egg Really Need to Be? Did you know there's an actual equation to figure out this crucial piece of the retirement puzzle? Find out how to do the math yourself to get a general idea of what to shoot for. Kiplinger, Nov. 9.

Medical Expenses Are Pushing More Baby Boomers Into Poverty. But That's Not the Whole Story: Medical costs are rapidly increasing in America. New data from the U.S. shows these costs are pushing millions of Americans, including seniors, into poverty. Bankrate.com, Nov. 4.

11 Ways to Avoid the IRA Early Withdrawal Penalty: You don't have to pay the 10 percent penalty if you use the money for specific purposes. US News and World Report, Nov. 7.

At What Age Can You Ignore Your Credit Score? Good credit still matters even when you don't expect to borrow money or you're retired. Nerd Wallet, Nov. 8.

7 Budget-Friendly Ways Retirees Can Create Memorable Holidays: Focus on quality and meaning to appreciate the holiday season in retirement. US News and World Report, Nov. 7.

Here's What Happens to Your Money and Debt After You Die: Debt doesn't just go away when someone dies. If you do nothing to plan for this inevitability, the state in which you live will decide how your estate should be handled. Bankrate.com, Nov. 7.

Your 2019 Guide to Maxing Out Your Retirement Savings: Find out the tricks to save as much as possible. The Motley Fool, Nov. 5.

If You're Planning to Retire in 2019, Here's How to Make Sure You're Prepared: While some people might have been saving and planning for decades for retirement, others might not have given much thought to their life after full-time work. CNBC, Nov. 5.

RETIREMENT:

Adjusting to Retirement: Four Couples Tackle Newfound Free Time: You work all your life and, finally, the golden years are just ahead. Time to travel? Sell the family home? No matter what your retirement dreams are, it's good to have a plan before you leave a career and a way of life you've known for many decades. The Dallas Morning News, Nov. 6.

Retired and Loving It? The Differences Between Happy and Unhappy Retirees: Learn why some people are happily retired and others are miserable. US News and World Report, Nov. 9.

The 11 Best Islands in the World to Retire to: Have you always dreamed of whiling away your retirement years on an island somewhere, but think it's an economically unfeasible pipe dream? CNBC, Nov. 8.

The 10 Best Places to Retire With Affordable Housing: These cities have low housing costs and a desirable quality of life. US News and World Report, Nov. 5.

6 Tips for a Terrific Retirement: Advice from former United Way execs on transitioning from full-time work. Next Avenue, Nov. 5.

A Better Way to 'Live Forever,' Even for Nonbillionaires: Is there a cure for death? Some Silicon Valley billionaires are looking for it - or at least a way to extend life spans dramatically, perhaps by hundreds of years. Reuters, Nov. 8.

3 Reasons It's Not Always a Good Idea to Retire Early -- Even if You Think You Can Afford It: Even if you're financially prepared, there are some additional costs that may take you by surprise. The Motley Fool, Nov. 5.

SOCIAL SECURITY:
Your Guide to Retirement Benefits: Ready to retire? Here are the various perks you have to look forward to as a senior. The Motley Fool, Nov. 9.

GRANDPARENTING:
More Americans Are Raising Their Grandkids: More than 3 million older Americans are now raising their grandchildren as their own, even as they struggle with health problems and financial stresses. HealthDay, Nov. 5.

LONG-TERM CARE:
The Veterans Benefit for Long-Term Care: As Veterans Day nears, you and your parents may want to know about this. Next Avenue, Nov. 8.

END OF LIFE:
At Death's Door, Shedding Light On How To Live: Nothing so alters a person as learning you have a terminal illness. Kaiser Health News, Nov. 8.

EXTRA:
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