HEALTH:
The Perils of Medical Portals: What can happen when you have too many results and too little information. Next Avenue, Nov. 22.
 
What if You Could Go to the Hospital … at Home? Hospital-at-home care is an increasingly common option, and it is often a safer one for older adults. But the future of the approach depends on federal action. The New York Times, Nov. 20. (🔒Subscription may be required.)
Vitamin D Deficiency and Depression: Find out how supplements, sunshine and certain foods can help boost vitamin D levels and your mood. U.S. News & World Report, Nov. 21.
Light Boxes, Therapy and Staying Active: Here's How You Can Combat Seasonal Depression: As the days grow colder and daylight becomes more scarce, some Americans are oversleeping, overeating, experiencing weight gain and social withdrawal or hibernating. USA Today, Nov. 22.
MIND:
The No. 1 Thing That Sets ‘SuperAgers’ Apart from People with ‘Weak Memory Skills’: Think of the brain like a bank account. We make “deposits” — or new connections between our brain cells — by learning. CNBC, Nov. 25.
MEDICARE:
Which to Choose: Medicare or Medicare Advantage? Open enrollment for Medicare plans ends Dec. 7. Here’s what you need to know about shopping for them. The New York Times, Nov. 20. (🔒Subscription may be required.)
 
Audits — Hidden Until Now — Reveal Millions in Medicare Advantage Overcharges: Newly released federal audits reveal widespread overcharges and other errors in payments to Medicare Advantage health plans for seniors, with some plans overbilling the government more than $1,000 per patient a year on average. Kaiser Health News, Nov. 21.
MONEY:
An RMD Deadline is Approaching Quickly – And Missing It Could Cost You Big Bucks: If you're age 72 or older, take your required minimum distribution now to avoid a big penalty or a double-dip next year. Kiplinger, Nov. 22.
 
How to Invest $100,000 for Retirement: When investing for retirement, you want to grow your savings over time, but also protect yourself from losses as you get closer to retirement. U.S. News & World Report, Nov. 22.
Daily Money Managers Can Help Seniors with Financial Chores: These are financial savvy professionals that can help older adults who have difficulty managing their own day to day personal financial affairs. The Oklahoman, Nov. 22.
 
Getting Ready for Retirement? We Explain Key Elements and Options: Retirement savings are just one component of your financial profile once you hit your golden years. Kiplinger, Nov. 21.
Is it Ever Too Late to Start Saving for Retirement? Even if you’re past the halfway mark to your retirement and haven’t yet started saving, there are steps you can take to make up for lost time so you can live out your golden years comfortably. USA Today, Nov. 25.
 
I Lost My Husband. Who Are the Experts I Should Consult? A support network of experts who can help a new widow can be just as important as your personal support network at such a difficult time. Kiplinger, Nov. 23.
POLITICS:
For Retirement-System Changes Proposed in Congress via ‘Secure 2.0,’ December is Do-or-Die Time: Secure 2.0, as it’s called, is intended to build on the changes to the U.S. retirement system that were ushered in by the 2019 Secure Act. CNBC, Nov. 21.
RETIREMENT:
Best Places to Retire in Florida: These Florida cities have mild winters, beautiful beaches and affordable housing. U.S. News & World Report, Nov. 21.
 
12 Places Where a Property Purchase Qualifies You for Residency: Here’s how a property investment could allow you to retire overseas. U.S. News & World Report, Nov. 23.
SOCIAL SECURITY:
Do You Know All 4 of These Social Security Secrets? If you want to get bigger Social Security checks when you retire, it's important to know everything you can about the federal-government program. Unfortunately, it can be tough to get the information you need, and many people are still in the dark when it comes to key aspects of Social Security that determine the size of your benefits. The Motley Fool, Nov. 25.
CAREGIVING:
From One Caregiver to Another: No One Knows What We Do: It's a lonely job, caregiving. And no one knows what we do — day after day looking after someone, coping with daunting and sometimes incomprehensible medical issues, hoping that we're doing the right thing as we take on the vast, evolving and endless responsibilities of being someone else's caregiver. Next Avenue, Nov. 23.
WORK:
Think You Are Too Old to Start Over? Whether it's going back to school, or entering a new field, don't underestimate what you will bring to the role — and what you'll learn. Next Avenue, Nov. 25.
EXTRA:
As Police Arrest More Seniors, Those with Dementia Face Deadly Consequences: As the U.S. population ages and more people develop dementia, older people are increasingly running into problems with the police. USA Today, Nov. 22.
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