Here on the AgingOptions blog, we appreciate writers who pull no punches – whether we agree with their opinions or not. In this case, we’re hearing once again from Harvard-trained economist and financial writer Laurence Kotlikoff, someone we’ve quoted here before. Today Kotlikoff takes aim at a goal that for many people is their Holy … Read more
A man we know, healthy and in his late 60s, used to visit his small local health club about three times a week. The routine made him feel stronger and more limber, and had proven benefits for his heart rate and blood pressure. But then came the pandemic, and shortly after the lockdown began in … Read more
For many AgingOptions blog readers and radio listeners – especially those who dine out in restaurants in King County, which is the home of AgingOptions – the hassle of showing proof of COVID vaccine status is very real. For others of us who live outside King County but dine or attend events there, it can … Read more
It’s a perennial topic here at AgingOptions for a reason: caregiving for aging parents isn’t just a logistical issue, it’s a deeply emotional one as well. That’s especially true if you have other family members in the mix, all with their own opinions, desires, and voices to be heard. Even the strongest sibling relationships can … Read more
Just last week here on the AgingOptions blog, we shared a perplexing report that – for reasons best known to federal policy-makers – the free in-home COVID test kits being offered to insurance beneficiaries across America were not going to be offered to the one group in greatest need: those on Medicare. “There’s one group … Read more
There was a time ‘way back a few generations ago when plenty of working Americans retired with company pensions. The arrangement was simple: in exchange for a set number of years working as a loyal employee, a worker entering retirement would start receiving regular pension checks. Often these payments, guaranteed by the reputation of the … Read more
“Want to lose weight from sleeping?” What an opening! Here at AgingOptions we like to bring our readers any information that can contribute to living a longer, happier, healthier life, and this recent article from CNN by Sandee LaMotte takes the cake (figuratively, but not literally) by linking sleep and weight loss in a powerful way. Think weight … Read more
Annuities can be a controversial topic among retirement planners, with some suggesting everyone should have an annuity while others insisting that no one should. As is typically the case, the truth lies somewhere in the middle: in some situations, an annuity can be an ideal solution for guaranteed income in retirement. That’s why we were … Read more
One of the sobering realities for many people in their 40s and 50s is that they’re watching Mom and Dad get older. Seeing our parents age brings with it a host of emotions and raises a flurry of unsettling questions. Will my parents face an imminent health crisis? Are they financially prepared for the future? … Read more
The push by federal and state governments to get in-home COVID tests into the hands of most Americans has been all over the news lately. The effort is unprecedented, as tens of millions of people can expect their test kits to start arriving any day (unless they already have). But there’s one group conspicuously left … Read more
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