Resources for Seniors
The following articles include information, resources, and news about finances and insurance for seniors.
02/21/12 - Report: Stroke leads to hefty healthcare costs
02/21/12 - Report: Senior benefits going untapped
02/17/12 - Report: Elderly poverty on the decline
02/16/12 - Study links lack of sleep early in life to Alzheimer's later
02/16/12 - Research reveals new insight into postmenopausal women's health
02/15/12 - UCLA research on cognitive decline yields notable results
02/14/12 - Longevity and baby boomers
02/14/12 - Research released on hip treatments
02/13/12 - Research could lead to improved quality of life in elderly
02/13/12 - Study: Some heart disease passed on from father to son
02/10/12 - Study released on defensive medicine costs
02/10/12 - Research on postmenopausal women and breast cancer released
02/10/12 - Study could lead to hip replacement improvements
02/08/12 - Research revises criteria for some Alzheimer's patients
02/07/12 - Research released on memory loss, Alzheimer's susceptability
02/06/12 - Study on Alzheimer's risk and post menopausal women
02/06/12 - Research contributing to Alzheimer's disease treatment
02/03/12 - Study sheds new light on diabetes
02/02/12 - Series of reports released on pain and the elderly
02/02/12 - New study released on post-menopausal women and health risks
01/31/12 - New technology to benefit Parkinson's research
01/30/12 - Adults who continue to drink milk could be benefiting their brain, study finds
01/30/12 - February is American Heart Month
01/30/12 - New study correlates risk factors, major CVD events over lifetime
01/27/12 - Study: Mild cognitive impairment prevalent among men
01/26/12 - Apple iPad app introduced for cancer patients
01/26/12 - Study released on heart attack, stroke risk
01/26/12 - Study: Nearly half of adults with rheumatoid arthritis inactive
01/25/12 - Study released on hip fractures
01/25/12 - Six issues affecting seniors in 2012
01/24/12 - Study released on companionship for doctor visits
01/24/12 - Study released on Alzheimer's disease and brain-stimulating activities
01/23/12 - Study links antidepressant use to falling in nursing homes
01/23/12 - Senior marathon runners improving
01/23/12 - Study on senior citizens and openness released
01/19/12 - Study released on effective drug treatment for lung cancer
01/17/12 - Report: Seniors cutting back on healthcare costs
01/13/12 - Research released on senior citizens and organ transplants
01/13/12 - New research links isolated protein to exercise and good health
01/12/12 - Research reveals effective treatment for Parkinson's
01/12/12 - Study: Grape consumption can delay age-related blindness
01/11/12 - U of M research: Older cirrhosis patients put strain on healthcare system
01/11/12 - Research released on dementia and hospitalizations
01/10/12 - Studies could lead to improved treatment for serious diseases
01/05/12 - New study on driving habits of senior citizens
01/04/12 - Report released on survival rates of Parkinson's disease
01/04/12 - New study released on risk factors for Alzheimer's disease in women
12/30/11 - Tips for a healthy retirement
12/30/11 - Senior ladies basketball team benefiting with good health
12/30/11 - Home healthcare and rehab integral part of senior treatment
12/30/11 - New partnership to benefit Alzheimer's research
12/29/11 - New research links diet to brain shrinkage
12/29/11 - New study released on memory loss
12/28/11 - Senior citizens may be more mentally capable than previously thought
12/28/11 - Caregiving demand increases over the holiday season
12/28/11 - Baby boomer population, ER visits to grow in coming years
12/23/11 - Mayo Clinic discovery on aging makes Top 10 list
12/22/11 - New study released on brain size and Alzheimer's disease
12/22/11 - New research released on physician notifications and postfracture patient care
12/22/11 - Aquatic therapy recommended for total knee arthroplasty patients
12/20/11 - New research reveals insights into Huntington's disease treatment
12/16/11 - New research on spinal degeneration
12/16/11 - Aging committee celebrates 50 years of existence
12/15/11 - Study reveals death rates across education levels
12/14/11 - Holiday tips for caregivers courtesy of AARP
12/14/11 - Study reveals new method for reducing artery plaque
12/14/11 - New research links Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases
12/13/11 - New revelation concerning Alzheimer's treatment
12/12/11 - Baby boomers focused on fitness and fun
12/12/11 - Personal trainer an option for baby boomers looking to stay healthy
12/12/11 - New research reveals memory boosting alternatives
12/12/11 - More New Jersey seniors eligible for services, help
12/09/11 - California budget cuts could affect the elderly
12/08/11 - Heart attack research sheds new light on preventing further attacks
12/08/11 - Seniors raking in big drug savings thanks to healthcare law changes
12/07/11 - Second careers available to seniors
12/06/11 - New research reveals depression and diabetes could lead to dementia
12/02/11 - Study: Timely acute care critical following a stroke
12/01/11 - New research reveals increased health disparity among age groups
12/01/11 - New research results in positive Parkinson's disease findings
11/30/11 - Study: High blood sugar levels can lead to colorectal cancer in women
11/30/11 - Study: Eating fish can stave off Alzheimer's
11/30/11 - Determining when seniors should be assisted
11/29/11 - Dogscouts cater to senior citizens with pets
11/29/11 - New study released on caregivers' health
11/29/11 - Seniors urged to stay active during holiday season
11/28/11 - Research provides new insights into longevity
11/23/11 - New video series to highlight Alzheimer's struggles
11/22/11 - Alzheimer's disease linked to low body mass index
11/21/11 - Study could lead to better management, prevention of delirium in seniors
11/10/11 - New study links financial troubles with heavy drinking in older adults
11/09/11 - New report on balance and senior citizens
11/09/11 - New University of Georgia research reveals new information on Alzheimer's
11/09/11 - New study links stroke risk to memory loss risk
11/08/11 - Less inflammation equals lower heart disease risk for athritis patients
11/08/11 - Study connects rheumatoid arthritis patients with low expectations
11/07/11 - New research reveals useful strategy in protecting against diabetes
11/04/11 - New research could lead to slowing human aging
11/04/11 - New research could lead to prevention of some age-related disorders
11/03/11 - New study links aging and BMI to gestational diabetes
11/02/11 - Georgia senior citizens could benefit from heating assistance
11/01/11 - New study breaks link between hospital activity and patient falls among elderly
10/31/11 - Baby boomers less concerned about eye health than heart disease
10/31/11 - Research reveals bedside assessment can increase well-being of elderly cancer patients
10/31/11 - Study finds high testosterone levels can lower lean muscle mass loss in older males
10/28/11 - Retirement plans beneficial in the long term
10/26/11 - New research unveils positive signs in Alzheimer's patients following cataract surgery
10/25/11 - New study sheds light on mental performance decline
10/25/11 - Age-related macular degeneration undergoing side effect studies
10/24/11 - Misconceptions about retirement probed
10/24/11 - Study examines vitamin D levels in menopausal women
10/24/11 - New drug strategies developed for diseases common among seniors
10/21/11 - New study lists age as significant factor in prostate cancer fatalities
10/20/11 - Study links video gaming to successful Parkinson's treatment
10/20/11 - Study finds lower rate of heart failure at hospital stays between 1998 and 2008
10/19/11 - New study examines high surgical costs for congenital heart patients
10/18/11 - Research links protein to brain disease prevention
10/14/11 - New research links bilingualism to delaying onset of Alzheimer's
10/13/11 - Study shows treatment reduces condition associated with Alzheimer’s
10/11/11 - Research studies effects of aging on the brain
10/11/11 - Financial planning for health after retirement
10/10/11 - Substance abuse on the rise among baby boomers
10/07/11 - New study suggests increase in elderly cancer survivors over next decade
10/07/11 - New study links chances of dementia to health attitudes
10/07/11 - Alzheimer's drug market expected to triple over next 10 years
10/06/11 - New iPhone app to help seniors, baby boomers with memory loss
10/06/11 - New study links hysterectomies to increased iron levels
10/05/11 - United Health Foundation awards hearing loss research grant to National Council on Aging
10/05/11 - Ottawa holds summit on issues affecting growing senior population
10/05/11 - New York officials say senior monitoring helps thwart medicare scammers
10/04/11 - New research sheds light on Alzheimer's disease
10/04/11 - New study links aspirin use to vision loss in senior citizens
09/30/11 - Senior citizens encouraged to take part in Talk About Prescriptions Month
09/30/11 - Alzheimer's panel to bring awareness of the disease to national level
09/29/11 - New survey reveals best US cities for senior citizens
09/29/11 - New study examines living with dementia
09/28/11 - New study links Alzheimer's disease to loss of smell
09/27/11 - Budget cuts affecting senior citizen programs
09/26/11 - Detroit offering home repair services to qualifying senior citizens
09/26/11 - Flu vaccinations available to senior citizens
09/23/11 - Study reveals new information on Lou Gehrig's disease and dementia
09/20/11 - Navigating annuities, rates and benefits
09/20/11 - GAO encourages annuities, social security deferrment
09/12/11 - Hybrid life insurance, annuities and long term care insurance plans gain in popularity
09/08/11 - Insuring financial stability requires planning as Americans live longer
08/30/11 - Several major insurers enter the longevity insurance market
08/24/11 - Some Americans turning to longevity insurance in later years
08/09/11 - The potential health benefits of laughter
08/09/11 - Determining if estate planning is necessary
08/03/11 - Estate planning and pets
08/02/11 - Senior citizens and the risk of falling down
07/29/11 - Majority of seniors opposed to raising Medicare benefits costs
07/28/11 - Scams a growing concern for senior citizens
07/28/11 - Retirement planning: Considering more than just finances
07/25/11 - Inspecting the benefits of retiring early
07/25/11 - Many seniors choose to remain active despite warnings during heat wave
07/21/11 - Seniors should pick their power of attorneys sooner rather than later
07/15/11 - Baby Boomers see retirement as opportunity for reinvention
06/24/11 - Benefits of annuities in retirement
06/22/11 - AARP makes stunning concession and retraction on Social Security
06/22/11 - Retirement coach may be invaluable asset
06/16/11 - The limit of public transportation may be putting seniors at risk
06/13/11 - New retirees heading into golden years with open minds
06/08/11 - Longevity may put retirement plans at risk
06/07/11 - Spiritual guidance may be help people cope with health issues
06/02/11 - Medigap insurance could help prevent financial ruin
06/02/11 - Social Security may be fleeting
06/01/11 - Planning for retirement can be a complicated process
