March 23, 2020
Your weekly link to news and information from credible newspaper
and magazine publications, and electronic news media outlets nationwide.
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Coronavirus: What to Know if You Have a Chronic Condition:
You’ve probably heard that older adults are at increased risk of severe illness if they contract the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). But adults of any age who have chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes and lung disease are also at increased risk. Next Avenue, March 20.
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Coronavirus in the News: Separating Fact From Fiction:
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., the 24/7 news cycle has transformed into an even more rapidly changing landscape of information, and in some cases, misinformation. Next Avenue, March 20.
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Stores Designate Shopping Time for Seniors Vulnerable Amid Coronavirus:
Safeway, Whole Foods, Target and More: Acknowledging that older adults and persons with underlying health conditions are more susceptible to COVID-19, a growing number of stores are dedicating time or opening earlier for senior shoppers and other at-risk groups. USA Today, March 18.
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Why Older Adults Need Special Medical Care:
If you’re 65 or older, you may need more than a regular primary care physician can provide. About a third of people in this age group would be better off seeing a geriatrician—a physician who has extra training in the health problems of older adults. Consumer Reports, March 18.
Ways to Cope When Vision Loss Changes Your Life:
An estimated 3.4 million Americans age 40 and older are blind or have a visual impairment, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The most common diseases are: glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. Next Avenue, March 18.
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Aging Out of the Mammogram:
For many women, regular breast cancer screening is standard medical protocol. But for older women, should it be? The New York Times, March 16.
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What Does Medicare Cover and How Does It Work?
Medicare is a federal health insurance program providing coverage to individuals 65 and over, as well as individuals under 65 who receive Social Security disability insurance. But although many older adults rely on Medicare for their healthcare needs, some aren’t aware of the different types of Medicare, and others don’t exactly know what does Medicare cover? Parade, March 17.
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How to Create a Retirement Budget:
For many retirees, the fear of running out of money is a major worry. People don’t know how to stretch their Social Security benefit to pay all their bills, and they’re uncertain about how often, or how much, they can dip into their individual retirement account or other retirement savings. U.S. News & World Report, March 19.
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Retirement: Managing Unexpected Expenses, an Emergency Fund:
You might expect plenty of things in retirement – spending time with family and friends, traveling, focusing on your health wellness. But you're also living in fear of unexpected expenses. In fact, roughly half of near-retirees and retirees say that’s the biggest fear they have/had about retirement. USA Today, March 18.
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Calculating Taxes on Social Security Benefits:
Uncle Sam can take back as much as 85% of your Social Security benefits if you have other sources of income, such as earnings from work or withdrawals from tax-deferred retirement accounts. Kiplinger, March 17.
Tax Deadline Extension: What You Need to Know:
Due to the stress that the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is putting on the economic system and society at large, the federal government is giving Americans an extra 90 days to work on their taxes. U.S. News & World Report, March 20.
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A Guide to Social Security Disability:
One out of four Americans will become disabled by age 67, according to the Social Security Administration. Social Security disability insurance is designed to replace some of this lost income if you have a medical condition and can no longer work. U.S. News & World Report, March 16.
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3 Types of Coronavirus Scams to Watch Out For:
The novel coronavirus is causing more than just physical harm to some people. It’s also inflicting severe financial harm, as scammers try to bilk the well-intentioned or uninformed of their cash. Bankrate.com, March 19.
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Family Caregiving During Coronavirus:
In many ways, all caregivers become long-distance caregivers during a pandemic. Thirteen percent of Americans provide long-distance care already. So, what are some things we can be doing now – and once this passes, that we can do later? U.S. News & World Report, March 17.
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COVID-19: How Do You Know if Your Parent Is Safe in a Nursing Home?
Families with parents or relatives living in nursing homes are understandably concerned about their health and safety in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Visitor restrictions imposed last week by the CDC leave family members worrying from a distance and uncertain what to do. U.S. News & World Report, March 18.
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