Dollars, sense, and Medicare (Contra Costa Times)
The political debate brings alarmist statements about the long-term financing of our largest "federal entitlements," including Medicare. Perhaps the best retort, to date, comes in a just-published document funded by the AARP Public Policy Institute.

Don't Lose Your Medical Benefits When You Need Them Most (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
NBC 10 shows you where to turn and how to find the benefits best suited for you.

Bush: Wealthier Medicare recipients should pay more (Houston Chronicle)
The Bush administration will ask Congress to increase the monthly premiums that wealthier Medicare beneficiaries pay for prescription drug coverage, officials said Friday.

Community Calendar (The Milan News-Leader)
Hearing aid assistance is offered at the Saline Senior Center. CS Hearing will be on site to provide hearing aid checks. To schedule a hearing test, call 429-9274.