Many U.S. Residents Unaware Of Actual Costs Of Extended Care,
Many U.S. Residents Unaware Of Actual Costs Of Extended Care, AARP Survey Finds (Medical News Today)
Most U.S. residents underestimate the cost of extended care and are unaware of what expenses are covered by Medicare and private long-term care insurance, according to a study released Wednesday by AARP, the St. Petersburg Times reports. AARP surveyed 1,456 people age 45 and older and found that one in 12 respondents came within 20% of estimating the cost of extended care. [click link for full ...
Penalties Will Occur For Late Medicare Part D Applications (KSFX Ozarks FOX)
Time is running out to sign up for Medicare Part D without penalties in 2007. Seniors and their caregivers have until December 31st to decide to enroll in a plan or switch to a new one.
Struggling seniors see no choice but to work (The News Journal)
At 67, Lois Brehm has the routine nailed down.
Third Age is time of excitement, not one to sit around (El Paso Times)
Last year, I turned the milestone, a half-century on this Earth. I was greeted that day with mail: "Your invitation to the AARP." "Get your own Scooter with Medicare." "Medicines at half the price via Canada."
