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According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, I am considered old at age sixty-four. My research revealed that old ... Read more...
SilverSneakers is a fitness program focused on improving senior health through exercise....
I'm nearing retirement age. Over at AskOldPeopleAdvice, I appreciate the posts where people share their wisdom concerning things they would have done in hindsight. Because I work in healthcare, I know...
We're 10 years retired, in adequate health but not up to hikes, and tired of the culture. The things that have sustained us such as live music pale as we no longer want to go out at night. TV sucks, e...
By Dr. Jim Dahle, WCI Founder Housing is unaffordable. This is the new chief complaint of our society. It used to be that healthcare was unaffordable. That problem wasn't fixed; it's just that the hou...
By Dr. Anthony Ellis, WCI Columnist I was fortunate to end my career on a high note as the chief medical officer for a community mental health center. My administrative role was primarily as medical d...
Check out Jeremy’s latest podcast on retirement planning by listening on “Apple Podcasts” or “Spotify Podcasts” or read below for The Health Tests You Need in Your 40s, 5...
I’m 66 next month and on FMLA from my high stress health care job with a mean boss. I’m done. When should I apply for Medicare? I’ll loose my insurance from work April 10th if I don&...
If you retired in 1988 from a job at a large employer with health insurance, you had good odds you would continue to be covered into old age. Two-thirds of large employers that covered their current w...
The pandemic had a silver lining. We all learned the importance of social interaction to our mental health and well-being. That’s why recent efforts by high school students to connect with senio...
I lived in Costa Rica for 20 years (thinking I would live there forever) but returned to the US when my health declined and it was impossible for me to continue to live alone. I began receiving Social...
My wife and I manage the finances for her mother/father. They are 92 and in declining health. We're spending about $13,500 / month (minus $5K LTC insurance) on assisted living and memory care. Money, ...
Only about 10% of people wait until they are 70 to collect Social Security and get all the reasons, expected longevity, current health, and so on. I'm 69 and two months and now thinking hard about ret...
Healthcare entrepreneurs and innovators rejoice! Today, I’m reviewing a Chase small business credit card that lets you keep your ... Read more...
While many near-retirees seem better prepared for the average costs of old age, including healthcare and long-term care, tens of millions of others are not....
More working Americans have a health savings account, but many are not using them to their fullest potential....
A health savings account has various tax benefits to help you save money on medical care. Do you know what qualifies as an HSA eligible expense?...
Older wealth management clients fear serious health problems that could come with living longer. Advisors have a big role to play in helping them....
A health savings account (HSA) is like a “super IRA,” so contribute as much as you can afford, subject to the IRS limits....
Picture an older warehouse worker whose back pain might qualify him for a federal cash benefit for his disability. If he’s right and his application is approved, he would get the Medicare health...
Instead of sharing the usual things I'm thankful for (health, family, being Asian, etc.), I thought I'd share some unusual things I'm thankful for this year! 2023 was supposed to be a return to easy l...
You may not realize it … The skyrocketing cost of healthcare. Continued inflation. Social security on life support. And the threat of higher taxes coming soon. Americans have a long list of con...
Do I make the trade…I’m one year from full retirement snd we want to get the house paid off. I work as a clinical supervisor in a community mental health setting and am burned out, pushin...
Pick the one thing having to do with your retirement that gives you the most concern. (I know that might be difficult) It can be anything. Is it your finances? Your health? The state of the world or t...
From medical advancements in Alzheimer's testing to experimental tattoos for monitoring heart health...
Note: Winners of last week’s book contest will be announced at the end of this post A few weeks ago, we posted a reader case Can’t Work Because of Health Issues and Worried, in which our r...
The following post applies to U.S. pre-medicare taxpayers who need to buy health insurance. Can anyone recommend some calculators, books, or websites to optimize modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) ...
In December, North Carolina will become the 40th state to expand its Medicaid program, providing health insurance coverage to some 300,000 more low-income workers, many of them for the first time. It ...
I posted this in r/healthcare and didn't get any responses. Maybe someone here can answer? I am retired to there is that :-) I appreciate anyone who answers. I think I understand how this works, but w...
Out-of-pocket healthcare costs in retirement continue to rise. Not just a Baby Boomer problem, Millennials could see their healthcare costs double in retirement....
Learn more about how you can calculate life expectancy based on your personal and health history so you can help plan your retirement....
Last August the Senate passed the PACT Act that expands healthcare and benefits to veterans exposed to toxins. There’s no deadline to apply for PACT Act benefits. But if you file your PACT Act claim...
July 7, 2023 — Leqembi, the first drug shown to slow down Alzheimer’s disease, has been given full approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The new drug has been shown to be effecti...
June 14, 2023 – A study on retirement by the World Economic Forum found considerable unease about retirement issues in various age groups. Health and income issues were prevalent among its Pulse...
June 7, 2023 – Now in their 80s and 90s, our friends Jane and Jack knew that they were going to have to downsize from their 3 bedroom townhome. They both had health problems, and the stairs to t...
The failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the general health of banks has been all over the news recently. There are many fascinating aspects of this story. One is parsing out the roles different p...
Hi all, I was wondering whether anyone could provide some insight to my situation. This is mainly for my friend who is in his 40s and currently working but has some health issues that can be serious i...
There are pros and cons to keeping a loved one in failing health at home. Most care can be provided at home when an elder has the means to cover the high cost. Management of all that 24/7 home care in...
Early in retirement is when you are most likely to have the three necessary elements going for you at the same time — money, health and time....
I'm retired and on COBRA (extension of employer insurance) for 18 months. That ends in the 3rd quarter of next year, not lining up with the Healthcare.gov marketplace, which is based on calendar year....
Many aging seniors fear getting dementia, even more than they fear dying. In fact, Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia are two of the most popular health searches on Google. Although we al...
How much will your expenses be in retirement? With soaring inflation, increasing longevity rates, the potential of higher future taxes, and the skyrocketing cost of healthcare and long-term care, your...
I am looking to enroll in one to begin in April this year. I am currently looking at Optimum HealthCare, Inc. | Plan ID: H5594-002-0 but am seeing mixed reviews all over the place. I have medical issu...
3S Health is Recruiting Senior Living Focus Group Participants Do you or someone you care for live in a senior living community (Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Home, Memory Care, etc), r...
I have a friend who is being forced into retirement at age 69 by physical issues. This happened very suddenly, and he has not really thought about daily life in retirement. The health issue will force...
Curious to hear from folks that retired when they hit their employer’s “magic number” (well before being eligible for SSI and medicare) to receive health insurance benefits for life ...
I've recently started looking at a bit of estate planning as I am aging. I am still a number of years from retirement, but my health isn't perfect and given my family history, I probably won't be arou...
Wife and I are both 52. I’m currently making around $300k a year in a fairly high stress role that I hate. My wife retired 5 years ago due to health issues - she gets $36k a year for disability....
My mental health is being affected by my march through the last year and a half of work. My boss is an intolerable sadistic misogynist + narcissist (its not just me - everyone hates him). My stress le...
This month’s resources start with a return to my roots in healthcare. I share resources from a few physicians and therapists to improve your quality of life in retirement. I also share a resourc...