Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Venue: Aging Options Campus, Federal Way WA
Speaker: Money Manager Tom Cock
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You Can't Opt Out of Medicare Without Losing Social Security, Judge Rules
Retirees cannot disenroll from Medicare Part A without also losing their Social Security benefits and refunding all the money paid to them, a federal judge has ruled. The judge dismissed a case, Hall v. Sebelius , brought by three retired federal employees who have reached age 65 and are receiving Social Security Retirement benefits, but … Read more
"How to Pay Less and Get More in Your Retirement Portfolio."
By Money Manager Tom Cock “I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” -Robert McCloskey You’ve probably never heard of Robert McCloskey, neither had I. When I first saw this quote, I guessed that the words … Read more
Overcoming The Shortcomings of Traditional Planning
By Rajiv Nagaich Copyright 2011 Life Plan is a comprehensive and coordinated effort to address all issues that can cause your anticipated retirement plans to self-destruct. Among the chief culprits that can render prior planning useless is a bout with untimely illness. A stroke which a person survives but without the ability to … Read more
Returning Home After A Hospital Stay
By Mary Lynn Pannen, RN, BSN, CCM President, Sound Options, Inc. Let’s face it; older adults want to stay at home as they age. When challenged with a crisis or just normal aging deterioration, family members often do not know where to go or where to start planning the care for an aging parent. This … Read more
9 Lifestyle Factors Shared By The Longest Living People
The Power 9 are specific lifestyle habits shared by the world’s longest living people. These lessons emphasize making changes to your environment that will influence your habits. Read more at BlueZones.com
Alzheimer’s Genes – Do You Want To Know?
Will you want to know whether you have Alzheimer’s genes? How can it help you? Well, besides despairing over the future, you actually might find ways to use the information to your advantage. This New York Times article is an interesting read – it might help you make your choice.
An Age Friendly Home
What does a age friendly home have? If you are hoping to be able to live in your home until your last breath, this article is one you want to pay attention to. It provides tips on making your home age friendly.
Coping With a Loved One With Dementia
Half of all Americans over age 85 will deal with dementia related incapacities which will render them unable to care for themselves. You may be one of those several Americans caring for such a person.
More Seniors Living in Poverty
More elderly are living in poverty – especially because of medical costs. Time to look to safe harbor trusts? http://www.ncoa.org/news-ncoa-publications/aging-news/more-seniors-living-in.html http://www.census.gov/hhes/povmeas/methodology/supplemental/research/SGE_Short.pdf