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News That Matters to You
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POLITICS
President and Lawmakers Debate Health Reform at Bipartisan Summit
On February 25, President Obama and approximately three dozen members of Congress participated in a day-long bipartisan summit where they debated solutions for health reform. Read more >
White House Issues Official Invitation for Health Reform Summit
The White House recently addressed a letter to congressional leaders, officially inviting them to participate in the February 25 bipartisan summit on health reform. Read more >
Heavy Snow Gives Congress An Early Start on February Recess
The House and the Senate conducted very little legislative business this week, as two major snow storms disrupted air travel and other forms of transportation throughout the Washington, D.C. area. Read more >
President and Democrats Emphasize Commitment to Comprehensive Health Reform
While there is uncertainty at this time about the next steps in the debate on comprehensive health reform, President Obama and congressional Democrats are continuing to emphasize their strong commitment to passing legislation. Read more >
President Obama Calls for Health Insurance Reform to Ease Burden on Middle Class
On January 27, President Obama delivered his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress, placing a strong emphasis on job creation, economic issues, and the concerns of middle class families. Read more >
FINANCIAL
The Oldest and Youngest Baby Boomers Have Different Retirement Plans
The oldest baby boomers have already begun to retire. But retirement is still decades away for the youngest members of this large generation, who seem to be quite distinct from their elders. Read more >
Adult Children Could Be on Hook for Parents' Nursing Home Bills
The adult children of elderly parents in many states could be held liable for their parents' nursing home bills as a result of the new Medicaid long-term care provisions contained in a law enacted in February 2006. Read more >
The 20 Cities Where the Most Baby Boomers Will Retire
The oldest baby boomers will turn 65 in less than two years. And that's just the beginning of what Urban Institute researchers are calling a "tsunami of senior growth in the next decade". The senior population is expected to grow by 36 percent between 2010 and 2020.
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HEALTH
Little savings seen from Medicare panel
Congressional watchdog says White House proposal for group to set fees would only save $2 billion by 2019. Read more >
10 Things You Should Know About Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease and other dementias do a number on the mind and body of the individual with the disease and can also take a major toll on the health and finances of the individual's family. Read more >
Common Eye Problems Include Macular Degeneration and Cataracts
Few 40-year-olds' to-do lists include "Be proactive about not going blind," so you might have to play catch-up. Age 40 really is the time to start protecting your eyes against serious diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, neither of which has symptoms in the early stages. Read more >
Aging Skin Doesn't Have to Be Wrinkled
While birthday cakes may gain a candle every year, the appearance of dreaded crow's feet and creases, luckily, isn't so inexorable. To some extent, simple steps can prevent wrinkles from forming. And even when those time-wrought lines start to appear, it's in our power to contain the damage. Read more >
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LIFESTYLE
Vacations: Getting There Can Be Fun, Too (pdf)
If you and your family are planning to hit the road this summer, you may already be thinking about what you'll do once you arrive at your destination. But take some time to plan for the drive, too. Some ideas for fun in the car may make for a more pleasant — and safe — trip. Read more >
Traveling Abroad: the Insurance Checklist You May Have Never Considered (pdf)
The passports and electronic tickets are in the carry-on bag, you've canceled the newspaper delivery for the week, the dog is at the neighbor's, and you've brought the extra digital camera card - everything is all set for that European vacation. Or is it?
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Going Away? Secure Your Home with a Neighborhood Watch (pdf)
When you're away, your home security depends on a helping hand
It's much easier to relax on vacation if you know trusted neighbors are watching your home. Before you leave town, arrange for them to do the following - and don't forget to return the favor when they take a trip. Read more >
Tips for New Boomer Grandparents
The Boomerater (tm) Report, our weekly collaboration with online baby
boomer resource Boomerater, looks at valuable tips on being a new boomer grandparent and some great ideas to get prepared for this new role.
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