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May 2010 - Posts

Environmental certification becoming increasingly crowded and contested field
Source: Washington Post | May 3, 2010 Juliet Eilperin As consumers and businesses have begun to seek green products in recent years, environmental certification has become an increasingly crowded -- and contested -- field. About 600 labels worldwide -- Read More...
Should I Pay Off My Mortgage?
By : Jonathan D. Pond | Source : AARP.org Should I pay off my mortgage early? –Dave, Maryland Under the right circumstances, homeowners should plan to pay off their mortgages early by making extra payments against principal. You don't have to Read More...
Strokes: What you need to know
Source: Tampa Tribune | May 5, 2010 May 5, 2010 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- Types of stroke The leading type of stroke is ischemic, meaning the attack was brought on by a sudden blood clot. About 87 percent of all strokes Read More...
Caregivers-in-Waiting: Boomers Struggle to Map Out Plans for Aging Parents
Interview with Paula Span, author of When the Time Comes: Families With Aging Parents Share Their Struggles and Solutions By: Robin Gerber | Source: AARP Bulletin Today | June 25, 2009 Imagine inviting a seasoned journalist into your home to witness some Read More...
Building a Secure Retirement
Helping older adults find benefits and jobs to improve their lives Health care costs are rising … job opportunities are drying up … and retirement accounts are taking a hit. Millions of older Americans struggle every day to make ends meet. Read More...
Promoting a Long, Healthy Life
Advancing proven programs that help older adults stay healthy Breathing. Walking. Eating and sleeping well. Most of us take for granted these simple steps to good health. But for millions of older Americans, these everyday tasks are a constant challenge. Read More...
Senior Montlhy Newsletter May 2010
Monthly Newsletter – May, 2010 www.seniorsrealestate.com A Happy Marriage Between Academia and Retirement By Elyse Umlauf-Garneau Where is the dividing line between scientific and pre-scientific medicine? Read works by Rumi, Ghalib, Federica García Read More...
Helping Aging Services Work Better
Providing opportunities for professionals to share, learn, and grow — together America has a strong network of community organizations dedicated to helping older adults age well. But each year, these organizations face new challenges — a rapidly Read More...
Aging Well at Home
Helping older adults stay safe and independent in their own homes As we age, most of us need some kind of assistance to stay at home. The problem is, few of us have the insurance or resources to pay for it. Millions of older adults have to impoverish Read More...
Trouble Managing Your Finances? Ask Your Child for Help
Five ways to pass responsibility to the next generation By: Tamara E. Holmes | Source: AARP Bulletin Today | December 23, 2009 Last year, Blossom Rosen realized it was time to get help with her finances. Now 80 years old, she was experiencing confusion Read More...
Ask the Experts: Phony Census Workers?
Source: From the AARP Bulletin print edition | March 1, 2010 Illustration by Mark Zingarelli Q. I read recently that the 2010 census is under way. When someone claiming to be a census worker knocks on my door, how can I be sure that he or she is legitimate? Read More...
Florida's senior citizens to get more protection from fraud
Source: The Miami Herald | May 6, 2010 Nirvi Shah May 6, 2010 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- After three years of trying, a law that would better protect older Floridians from several types of insurance and annuities fraud was Read More...
Tax-Friendly Places for Retirement
Tax-Friendly Places for Retirement Source: Washington Post | September 20, 2009 Mary Beth Franklin Maybe you're thinking about relocating in retirement, in hopes of enjoying milder weather and lower expenses. Before you make a move, it pays to assess Read More...