Boot Camp After 60: 10 Steps To Turn Around Unhealthy Habits: Kaiser Health News interviewed three other prominent experts on aging and health about how seniors can find the will to adopt healthier habits. Kaiser Health News, Jan. 30.

Nearly Half of American Adults Have Unhealthy Hearts: Almost half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, heart disease or a history of stroke, a new report shows. But there are plenty of steps people can take to delay or prevent these chronic conditions. HealthDay, Jan. 31.

Should You Use Online Symptom Checkers and DIY Lab Tests? To save time as well as to enhance communication with their doctors, patients are increasingly taking matters into their own hands, using online symptom checkers to get a better idea of what may be affecting their health and do-it-yourself (DIY) at-home lab tests bought online or at a local pharmacy without a prescription. Next Avenue, Feb. 1.

Can Low-Impact Sports Like Cycling Be Putting Your Bones at Risk? Research has raised concerns that activities like cycling and swimming may put too little pressure on bones. The New York Times, Jan. 30.

How Exercise Can Help in Peripheral Artery Disease: It's sometimes called "window-shopper's disease." As walking brings on leg cramps and pain, people with peripheral artery disease must frequently stop for breaks. When they rest, pain subsides. When they resume walking, PAD pain kicks back in. U.S. News & World Report, Jan. 25.

If You Hate Reading Glasses, Here Are Other Options: It can be the bane of existence for those at midlife: the need to have reading glasses at the ready, particularly in darkened conditions like a dimly lit restaurant with a menu that lists dishes in type too small to decipher. Next Avenue, Jan. 28.

Addressing Prescription Drug Addiction in Older Adults: When thinking about prescription drug addiction, one might understandably and automatically picture a young adult. But research shows that there’s been a surge over the past decade in opioid misuse – which includes heroin as well as the powerful prescription pain narcotics like fentanyl fueling an overdose epidemic – in older adults. U.S. News & World Report, Jan. 29.

Study Offers Hint of Hope for Staving Off Dementia in Some People: People who received intensive treatment for hypertension were less likely to develop minor cognitive problems than those receiving standard treatment. The New York Times, Jan. 28.

African Americans Face Greater Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Than Whites: An estimated 5.7 million people live with Alzheimer’s in the United States, including 1 in 10 over 65, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. What may surprise many is that African Americans are far more likely to be afflicted with Alzheimer’s or dementia than whites. USA Today, Jan. 28.

This New App Could Help Answer Your Medicare Questions: This week the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services unveiled a free smartphone app that helps people understand what’s covered by Parts A and B of Medicare, often collectively referred to as basic or original Medicare. PBS Newshour, Jan. 30.

If You Do Medicare Sign-Up Wrong, It Will Cost You: When signing up for the health coverage, timing and coordination are everything. Here are key points to remember, especially if you are working past age 65. The New York Times, 1/31.

10 Ways to Maximize Your Retirement Investments: There are many misconceptions when it comes to investing in retirement plans, but the wonderful thing is there are just as many ways to improve how you use your plan. These tips can have a significant impact on a retirement plan’s success. U.S. News & World Report, Jan. 31.

Variable Annuities for Retirement Savers Go Back to Basics: Even with today's simplified variable annuities, you need a good grasp of the pros and cons before putting part of your nest egg into one. Kiplinger, Jan. 29.

Be Tax Smart About Leaving Assets to Your Heirs: The way you withdraw money in retirement can affect the next generation's tax burden. Sometimes it’s best to go against conventional wisdom when it comes to when to tap taxable, tax-deferred and tax-free retirement savings. Kiplinger, Jan. 31.

Should You Get One of the New Reverse Mortgages? The reverse mortgage market has been in a state of flux ever since the U.S. government in 2017 reduced the amount borrowers age 62 and older can draw from their home equity. Now, a handful of reverse mortgage lenders are rolling out proprietary products with fewer restrictions, lower upfront costs and the ability to draw down more money. Next Avenue, Jan. 30.

How to Set Up Guaranteed Lifetime Income: One of Americans' biggest worries about retirement is running out of money. These concerns are not without merit. Americans have to save and plan for their own retirement, and many people aren't saving nearly enough. U.S. News & World Report, Feb. 1.

11 Unorthodox Retirement Strategies That Actually Work: Retirement is changing — people are living longer, jobs with pensions are increasingly rare and retirees are relying on their 401k savings more than ever. GoBankingRates, Jan. 28.

Retirement Investing Do's and Don'ts for 2019: People often review their retirement investment strategy in January. But more will probably do it this year after 2018’s rocky close. Here are 18 "do's and don’ts" to keep in mind. USA Today, Jan. 27.

2019 Tax Filing Tips for Retirees: As you get ready for taxes this spring, expect change. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law in 2017, brings adjustments for 2018 tax returns. Many of the law's provisions will affect retirees, and potentially for the better in some cases. U.S. News & World Report, Jan. 30.

How to Stay Tax Compliant as an American Retiree Overseas: As an American retired abroad, no matter where in the world you are living or how long you reside there, you are required to file a U.S. tax return each year. The one exception is if you earn less than the minimum income tax filing threshold any year. U.S. News & World Report, Jan. 28.

Why You Should Take a Vacation in Retirement: While many people imagine retirement as a permanent vacation, it isn't. Retirement is more like a stay-at-home vacation. You’re not going to work, but you still have all your usual responsibilities, whether it’s taking care of the house and yard, doing your volunteer job or taking care of grandchildren. U.S. News & World Report, Jan. 31.

Are You Really Ready to Retire? 8 Steps to a Happy Retirement: Even with years of preparation, retirement can be a daunting prospect. Can your portfolio withstand a market crash in your early retirement years? Will you still have a sense of purpose when you’re no longer heading to the office every day? How do you know that you’re really ready—both financially and mentally? Kiplinger, Jan. 31.

 

The Big Thing Everyone Should Think About Before Retiring — But Almost No One Does: We think about wealth, we think about health, but we often forget to think about this. MarketWatch, Jan. 30.

B. Smith's Alzheimer's Raises Question: How to Protect Your Wishes When Incapacitated: Without planning, it’s difficult to determine what a family member with Alzheimer’s would have wanted before they became incapacitated. Discussing those “what ifs” is important while you’re healthy and can communicate them to family members. USA Today, Jan. 31.

The ‘Golden Girls’ Trend Could Be a Golden Opportunity for Retirees Facing Isolation: The number of people 65 and older who live as roommates is small — just under 2 percent in 2016 — but rising quickly, according to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. Washington Post, Jan. 27.

Best Cars for Savvy Seniors: Older drivers may no longer commute to work every day, but they might need a car for longer road trips or one that can easily fit a car seat when it’s time to pick up the grandkids. Either way, a vehicle that’s a breeze to get into and out of is a must. Consumer Reports, Jan. 31.

The Challenge of Senior In-Home Caregiving: Given that so many older adults prefer to age in place for as long as possible, the assistance of home health aides has become a major industry. But the work isn’t easy and the pay isn’t great, leading to staffing shortages. U.S. News & World Report, Jan. 30.

How to Fight Workplace Age Discrimination: Age discrimination can happen to anybody over age 40, but it's difficult to prove. With that said, here are the steps you'll need to take to fight this growing problem if you think you've been treated unlawfully in the workplace. NewsOK, Jan. 29.

Why Many Older Americans Are Food Insecure: In the United States, 4.9 million people age 60 and older are food insecure, which equates to 1 in every 12 older adults. Fortunately, there are many programs that can help. Next Avenue, Jan. 31.

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