August 12, 2024

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Feel Judged by Your Doctor? You Might Not Be Imagining It: It’s tough to open up to a doctor, even though it’s vital if patients want the best care for what ails them. HealthDay News, Aug. 7.

When Your Knee Cartilage Wears Out, a 'Biomaterial' Might Help Replace It: A newly developed biomaterial might be able to treat crippling arthritis by prompting the growth of new cartilage, a new animal study suggests. HealthDay News, Aug. 6.

Eat in Sync With Your Body Clock: Thanks to the field of chrononutrition, a growing body of evidence suggests when you eat may matter as much as what you eat when it comes to wellness. Next Avenue, Aug. 7.

Fish Oil Might Help Keep Cholesterol in Check: People with a genetic predisposition for high cholesterol can lower their levels by taking fish oil supplements, a new study shows. HealthDay News, Aug. 8.

Diabetes Run in Your Family? Diet, Exercise Can Still Prevent It: A healthy lifestyle reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 70% among a group of people with a high genetic likelihood of developing the metabolic disorder, researchers found. HealthDay News, Aug. 9.

Preparing for Surgery: How to Improve Your Recovery: Learn the presurgery tips that can help improve your recovery, including how to prepare for surgery, what to expect during recovery and how to minimize complications. U.S. News & World Report, Aug. 7.

Get These 9 Screenings to Keep Your Medicare Costs Down: Health care costs are high and only rising, and for older adults on Medicare, keeping costs down is important. These nine screenings and other tips can help you control costs and stay healthier longer. U.S. News & World Report, Aug. 7.

The One-Hour Nurse Visits That Let Insurers Collect $15 Billion From Medicare: Information gathered from Medicare Advantage patients in their homes triggered extra payments; ‘It made me cringe.’ WSJ, Aug. 4. (🔒 Subscription may be required.)

When Is It Safe to Give Up a Paycheck? Do the Math: Are your savings and Social Security benefits enough to let you live where you want to live and do what you want to do? Next Avenue, Aug. 9.

Three Key Facts to Know About Your RMDs: If any of your retirement savings are in a tax-deferred account, then you will face required minimum distributions (RMDs). Not having a strategy could prove costly. Kiplinger, Aug. 5.

Moving in Retirement? 5 Things to Ponder Before You Pack: From available doctors to income tax rates, here’s what to think about before deciding to live elsewhere. NerdWallet, Aug. 5.

Seven Lessons for New Retirees: The former editor of Kiplinger Personal Finance shares key financial takeaways from his first year of retirement. Kiplinger, Aug. 10.

Best College Towns for Retirement: If you’re looking for a vibrant community and a busy calendar, consider a college town for retirement. Seniors in these communities enjoy access to cultural activities and sporting events and other perks. U.S. News & World Report, Aug. 9.

How to Retire in Spain: Spain has long been a favorite retirement destination, and for good reason. It has a mild Mediterranean climate, and its universal health care system can be particularly attractive to seniors. U.S. News & World Report, Aug. 8.

This is Not a Scam: Social Security Needs You to Update Your Online Account: If you created an online my Social Security account before Sept. 18, 2021, you’ll need to shift to a Login.gov account to be able to continue to access your account. The Oklahoman, Aug. 6.

Eight Strategies for Deciding When to File for Social Security: Applying at age 70 maximizes your monthly payout, but claiming early could provide advantages that can’t be quantified on a spreadsheet. Kiplinger, Aug. 5.

A Public Pension and Full Social Security Benefits? No Way: If you receive a public pension from federal, state or local government, don't count on full Social Security benefits. Here's how to protect your retirement. Kiplinger, Aug. 7.

How to Save Money on Estate Planning: Here's how average Americans can save money on estate plans and related attorney fees. Kiplinger, Aug. 6.

How to Avoid Online Scams and What to Do if You Become a Victim: Here are tips on how to dodge some of the most devastating schemes and what to do if you or someone you care about becomes ensnared. The New York Times, Aug. 10. (🔒 Subscription may be required.)

Eight Ways Seniors Can Save on Car Insurance: Here's how to save on car insurance once you reach 75 and rates start to rise, including companies that offer special discounts. Kiplinger, Aug. 7.

What’s the Best Age to Buy Long-Term-Care Insurance? Understandably, you don't want to pay for too long or pay too much, so here's what to consider when you're deciding when to buy long-term care insurance. Kiplinger, Aug. 9.

More Than 1 in 4 Americans Over 50 Are Now Caregivers: More than 1 in 4 Americans 50 or older are now caregivers, looking after at least one family member or friend who has a health problem or disability, a new poll has found. HealthDay News, Aug. 7.

When Elder Care Is All in the Stepfamily: Adult children are less likely to assist an aging stepparent, studies show. A growing “step gap” in senior care worries experts. The New York Times, Aug. 3. (🔒Subscription may be required.)

How To Cope With Life as a Caregiver: One of the hardest things about being a caregiver is the isolation. As a psychotherapist of over 15 years, I know that connecting with others works to ease the difficulties of nearly any challenge. Next Avenue, Aug. 8.

Violent Dementia Patients Leave Nursing Home Staffers and Residents ‘Scared to Death’: Violent altercations between residents in long-term care facilities are alarmingly common. Across the country, residents in nursing homes or assisted living centers have been killed by other residents who weaponized a bedrail, shoved pillow stuffing into a person’s mouth, or removed an oxygen mask. KFF Health News, Aug. 9.

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