Retirees facing higher debt levels in retirement
If you are like a lot of Baby Boomers, you may be putting off retirement for a few years.Â
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New commission will study long-term care
Part of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 that was signed into law Jan.2 repealed the CLASS Act and replaced it by creating a Commission on Long-Term Care.Â
Your electronic health documents
Last week on the AgingOptions radio show Jerry asked some questions about electronic medical records. I thought I’d try to answer a few questions here.Â
Financial planning: Are you saving enough?
According to Aon Hewitt, a human resources group, 80 percent of U.S. companies say that they’re making financial wellness a top priority for 2013.Â
Health study finds we make better decisions as we age
And now for some good news about aging.Â
Genetic testing opens up the possibility for long-term care insurance discrimination
A couple weeks ago on the AgingOptions Radio show Rajiv and Jerry talked about whether or not it would be a good idea to get a test done to see if you had the genes for dementia or some other disease.Â
How incapacity issues impact both legal and financial aspects of a person's estate
If you have a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another disease that will impact their ability to function independently, you’re going to need legal help to handle the financial obligations that your loved one will incur or has already incurred.Â
Dieting doesn't matter if you're over 75
If you’re over 75 you can quit fretting about your excess weight. 
Investigate senior housing decisions before signing any document
Grievances about timeshares, retirement communities and assisted living facilities showed up in the Top 10 Consumer Complaints report put out by the Consumer Federation of America for the first time in 2012. Here’s a Forbes article about scams. While the major culprit appears to be mainly timeshares, the reality is that many people see dollar … Read more