HEALTH:
Amid Pandemic, Fears That Older Americans Are Feeling Expendable: From the start of the coronavirus pandemic, it's been clear that older adults are especially vulnerable to serious illness. Now, experts are concerned that older Americans are falling victim to ageism and messages that they are "expendable" amid the crisis. HealthDay, June 25.
Coronavirus Has Infected 10 Times More People Than Previously Thought: CDC Director Robert Redfield said that 20 million people, or 5-8% of the population, have been infected. U.S. News & World Report, June 25.
 
Who's at Highest Risk From COVID-19? The list of conditions that put people at risk for severe COVID-19 illness has been expanded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. HealthDay, June 25.
 
The CDC Just Added New COVID Symptoms to its List: Here's the running list of every symptom, ranked from most common to least. Business Insider, June 25.
Does Coronavirus Trigger New Cases of Diabetes? Early in the coronavirus pandemic, doctors learned that people with diabetes face a greater risk of developing serious complications from COVID-19 infections. What they didn't immediately realize is that the new coronavirus might trigger diabetes in people who didn't have the blood sugar disease before. HealthDay, June 22.
 
Stroke, Confusion: COVID-19 Often Impacts the Brain: Patients with severe COVID-19 may be at risk for a variety of brain complications -- from stroke to psychosis, new research suggests. HealthDay, June 25.

Fearing the Deadly Combo Of COVID and Cancer: Beyond the concern of cancer patients — with their already depleted immune systems — catching the virus, many doctors worry about people delaying their scans and checkups and missing time-sensitive diagnoses. Kaiser Health News, June 25.
Yes, the Coronavirus is Spreading Through the Air: Respiratory infections are generally spread in three possible ways: from direct contact, from droplets and from airborne particles. Another reason why universal and habitual mask wearing is imperative. Next Avenue, June 23.

Severe COVID-19 Raises Odds for Dangerous Heart Conditions 10-Fold: Doctors have long noted links between severe COVID-19 and heart trouble, but a new study helps quantify the magnitude of the problem. HealthDay, June 23.
Healthy Habits We've Learned From COVID-19: Washing our hands better, cooking more at home, and using telemedicine can help protect us now and later. Consumer Reports, June 24.

I’m Over 50. When Can I Go Back to the Gym? Is it really wise to go back to the gym when you’re over 50 and the coronavirus is still infecting thousands of Americans? Next Avenue, June 25.
MIND:
Middle-Age Obesity Linked to Higher Odds for Dementia: If you've been looking for a good reason to slim down, consider this: Being obese at midlife appears to increase your odds for dementia. HealthDay, June 25.
 
5 Measures That May Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk: Exercise, not smoking, moderate drinking, a Mediterranean diet and mentally stimulating activities were linked to a lower Alzheimer’s risk. The New York Times, June 23.
MEDICARE:
What to Know About Getting Medicare if You Are 65 or Older and Lost Your Job: An unfortunate side effect can accompany a job loss: no more employer-subsidized health insurance. For people age 65 or older in that situation, Medicare is generally the solution. CNBC, June 26.
MONEY:
A Guide to Self-Directed IRAs: A self-directed IRA allows investors to hold unique and varied investment options inside a retirement account. Unlike traditional IRAs or Roth IRAs, which often consist of stocks and bonds, a self-directed IRA provides a broader selection of investment options. U.S. News & World Report, June 24.
 
Retirees Get Another Break with Expansion of RMD Waiver: The CARES Act cancelled "required minimum distributions" for 2020...and the IRS just expanded that relief to help more seniors and give more time to undo previous withdrawals. Kiplinger, June 24.
 
Why Your First Five Years of Retirement are Critical: If you’re a glass half full person, here’s some good news: About half of retirees are able to maintain their spending levels—in other words, their lifestyles—during their first five years of retirement. On the other hand, half aren’t. MarketWatch, June 22.
RETIREMENT:
How to Retire in France: France is a country of superlatives, including sumptuous food and wine and prodigal art and fashion. From beautiful and romantic cities to charming rural settings, France is among the places with the highest quality of life in the world. U.S. News & World Report, June 26.

Best Places to Retire Near Health Care Services: Whether you need help managing a chronic condition or coping with a sudden emergency, it can be helpful to retire near health care services. When thinking about where to retire, it's important to consider proximity to doctors, specialists and hospitals. U.S. News & World Report, June 22.
 
This is The Best State to Retire — But You May Not Want to Go There Just Yet: There are many considerations to weigh when picking a place to live. MarketWatch, June 23.
SOCIAL SECURITY:
Health Issues Forcing Early Retirement? Do This Before Applying for Social Security: Many Americans want to work well into their 60s and even into their 70s, so they'll have more money for retirement and can delay claiming Social Security to maximize their income from it. Unfortunately, not everyone can do this. The Motley Fool, June 25.
 
3 of the Costliest Social Security Mistakes You Could Make: If you're considering claiming your Social Security benefits during this coronavirus-related recession, you need to make sure you aren't making these three costly errors. The Motley Fool, June 23.

14 Social Security Tasks You Can Do Online: Why visit a government office to get your Social Security business done? You can do much of that online. Kiplinger, June 26.
GRANDPARENTING:
Becoming a Grandparent Through Adoption: Prospective adopting parents receive mandatory education on adoption regardless of whether they go through the state-administered foster care system or a private agency or attorney who facilitates inter-country or domestic infant adoptions. Grandparents are rarely included in these formal education programs. Next Avenue, June 25.
LONG-TERM CARE:
Eldercare Homes Levy Steep Fees Amid Pandemic: As COVID-19 takes a devastating toll on long-term-care residents, the industry has scrambled to contend with mounting costs. USA Today, June 25.
WORK:
More Employees Want to Combine Some Work and Retirement. Four Ways to Get Started: When it comes to retiring, few people want to quit work cold turkey. Close to 6 out of 10 workers around the world would like a phased transition — a gradual shift from full-time work into part-time or freelancing — as they enter retirement. CNBC, June 24.
END OF LIFE:
Dying Alone, Mourning Online: The Pandemic Changes Loss and Grief: Zoom deathbed chats and livestreamed funerals are now part of life, even if COVID-19 isn’t the cause of death. U.S. News & World Report, June 25.
EXTRA:
Helping Seniors Fight 'Infodemic' (AKA Fake News): The intersection of misinformation and the coronavirus pandemic is a serious risk for Americans who struggle to sort fact from fiction online, where lies about the nature of the crisis have flourished. But it’s especially concerning for older Americans. USA Today, June 24.
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