Good Age: Tales of the new old age (The Patriot Ledger)
A 55-year-old writer lives the New Old Age in elderly housing in Florida.

Covering the Bases: (The Capital)
Q: I am going to be eligible for Medicare in October. I will retire in September and my health insurance will be discontinued by my company, which is small. I understand that I need to sign up for Medicare Part A and B, but I don't see the need to buy a Medigap policy right away.

Health Notes (Baltimore Sun)
Office on Aging to offer Medicare tips Wednesday The Howard County Department of Citizen Services' Office on Aging will offer "Medicare 101: What You Can Expect from Medicare The Basics" at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City.

Health Notes (Baltimore Sun)
The Glenwood branch library, 2350 Route 97, Cooksville, will offer free, walk-in blood pressure screening and monitoring by Howard County Hospital staff. Screening sessions are scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 7 and 21. Information: 410-313-5577.