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Caregiving -- Elder Abuse by Caregivers |
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Saturday, 23 February 2008 |
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Caregiving -- Posted by Diane Ivey in the Capital News Service at Michigan State University School of Journalism -- "Stronger steps against elder abuse advocated" -- Ivey does a nice job of delving into the sordid area of Elder Financial Abuse, which, probably not surprisingly, comes in dozens of flavors. This ongoing problem has existed for years, and will only get worse as the nation "greys." More than ever, boomers and elders must be on the defensive to identify and define these not so subtle attempts at financial abuse. (Read) |
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Medicare -- Drug Prices Surge |
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Friday, 22 February 2008 |
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Medicare -- By Heather Won Tesoriero in the Wall Street Journal -- "Drug Prices Surge Despite Criticisms on Campaign Trail" -- Heather in the WSJ has written a very comprehensive article discussing recent and current drug price increases. The piece describes why drug companies have elected to raise prices and what it means to the general public, as well as Medicare recipients utilizing Part D of Medicare. Very interesting. (Read) |
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Retirement/Boomers -- Spouse Compatibility? |
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Tuesday, 19 February 2008 |
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Retirement/Boomers -- A financial compatibility quiz from accountingweb.com -- "Are you and your mate financially compatible?" This article allows you to take a financial compatibility quiz created by Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, an award winning Financial Fitness community service campaign. Outlines some important financial goals in preparing for retirement and life in general. Very interesting. (Read) |
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Retirement/Boomers -- Road Map for Retirees |
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Tuesday, 19 February 2008 |
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Retirement/Boomers -- Thrivent Financial offers a study on money management in retirement -- "Are retirees without a road map for retirement? National Thrivent Financial survey uncovers uncertainty about spending in retirement." This survey outlines "how some people are unsure of how much money they will need to last through retirement." Worth your time to take a look. (Read) |
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Retirement/Boomers -- Health Ins. Bridge to Medicare |
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Monday, 18 February 2008 |
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Retirement/Boomers -- Bob Moos in the Dallas Morning News -- "Baby boomers may find bridge to health insurance" First of all, Bob Moos is one of the best writers in the country when it comes to writing articles of interest to boomers and retirees. This rendering shows that some hope may be on its way for pre-boomers when it comes to seeking health insurance before "Making it to Medicare," as Moos says. Required reading. (Read) |
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Caregiving -- Incorrect Prescriptions |
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Monday, 18 February 2008 |
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Caregiving -- By Kevin McCoy and Erik Brady in USA TODAY -- "Five-year-old took wrong medication for two months" -- Very lengthy and outstanding USA TODAY article by these two authors indicating the problems of hurried pharmacists and incorrect prescription filling. A look at serious implications for the health industry, as pharma becomes a bigger business. (Read) |
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