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Date Posted: 7/5/2010
Title: Senior Newswire July 5, 2010
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July 5, 2010
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Health
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When pain becomes chronic: Millions of Americans suffer from a hurting that doesn't go away. The consequences can be devastating. Los Angeles Times, July 5.
Longevity - it's in your genes: The genetic markers can be used to predict 'exceptional longevity' with 77% accuracy. And they may hold the secrets for treating or preventing many age-related diseases. The Los Angeles, Times, July 2.
Cancer survivors urged to exercise: New guidelines are urging survivors to exercise more, even - hard as it may sound - those who haven't yet finished their treatment. The Associated Press, July 2.
PSA Test Does Cut Prostate Cancer Deaths, Study Finds:Swedish report adds to controversy over the usefulness of the blood screen. HealthDay, June 30.
No Place Like Home: With a change in Medicare reimbursement rates, doctors are making more house calls. The New York Times, June 30.
After heart attack, life can feel like a time bomb: Patients who have had repeated heart problems deal with many uncertainties. CNN, June 30.
The Prostate Cancer Quandary: Scientists may soon be able to answer the agonizing question facing men with prostate cancer: Does their cancer need immediate treatment or can it be left alone? WSJ, June 29.
Americans are overtreated to death: Americans increasingly are treated to death, spending more time in hospitals in their final days, trying last-ditch treatments that often buy only weeks of time, and racking up bills that have made medical care a leading cause of bankruptcies. USA Today, June 28.
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Bridge income gaps with an annuity: Before you start deciding how much of your retirement income -- if any -- to invest in annuities, ask yourself these key questions. Money, July 1.
The Dangers of DIY Estate Planning: Every year, thousands of consumers bypass lawyers and create their own wills, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents with the help of online tools and books. US News and World Report, June 29.
The Economy's Lasting Impact on Your Retirement: The economic downturn has changed the way Americans think about retirement. Instead of chasing the highest possible investment returns, many people are seeking a measure of safety. US News and World report, June 28.
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Retirement
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Get a Jump on Retirement: To see if you're ready, take a test drive. Kiplinger's, August 2010.
For Boomers, will retirement be a relic of yesteryear? Only in recent decades has it been common for elderly people to live alone, or in retirement communities. Many Baby Boomers have not prepared themselves financially for retirement, and may end up living with their children. Chicago Sun-Times, July 1.
Most Baby Boomers Plan to Delay Retirement: American workers are increasingly planning to delay retirement. Among employed adults ages 50 to 61, 60 percent say they may have to delay their retirement because of the recession, according to a Pew Research Center telephone survey of 2,967 adults released today. US News and World Report, June 30.
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 Big Makeovers at Retirement Communities: Retirement communities are expanding services, often to non-residents, as they seek to combat the lingering effects of a serious recession and devise ways to broaden their appeal to potential new residents. Broader fitness and health programs can be seen at many communities. US News and World Report, June 28.
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Caregiving
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When It's Time for In-Home Care: The signs can hit you quickly or sneak up on you gradually. But what do you do if Mom or Dad isn't safe living alone anymore? WSJ, July 4.
Preparing More Care of Elderly: Seventy million Americans will have turned 65 by 2030, and doctors and nurses are struggling to deal with an explosive growth in high-risk older patients. The New York Times, June 28.
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End of Life
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10 Things Funeral Directors Won't Tell You: As U.S. life expectancies continue to climb, decade after decade, funeral homes struggle to maintain their profits. In most industries, that would mean price wars, but not in the burial business, where consumers often choose providers based on just three criteria: location, family history and personal recommendations. SmartMoney, June 28.
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