Social Security 

Doomsday Clock

 Ticks Closer to Midnight 

as TSCL Predicts 

2027 COLA at 2.8%

This bad news comes as seniors worry about their existing benefits’ ability to keep up with inflation

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To win in November, 

Republicans must

 focus on seniors

By Michael McKenna 

They have lots of constituencies to worry about: Whites, Blacks, Hispanics, suburbanites, farmers, the overeducated, the undereducated, men and women, the young and the old.

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Heart Scans Reveal

 Hidden Health Issues 

in Many Older Adults

Heart MRI and routine health checks revealed previously unknown cardiac, noncardiac, and other clinical issues in 89% of adults aged 75-77 years, with some requiring immediate follow-up.

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Older people 

are ‘too intimidated’ 

to get help with scams,

 report warns

By Andrew Griffin

More than half of people over 65 fear they could be victim of an online scam – but there are not enough places to get support with them, research suggests

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How to Mark Time

 Without Holidays

When holidays no longer anchor the calendar the way they once did, weeks and months can begin to blur together. Marking time doesn’t require celebrations or special occasions — it works best when it’s built into ordinary life in quiet, repeatable ways.

We are one week away from the first day of spring. And boy, I can't wait.

It's not so much that it has been a bad winter, as winters go. But it has been a dark and stormy one. The number of cloudy, damp, dreary days has far outnumbered the sunny ones. And for me, a person who craves sunshine and the healing effects of natural vitamin D, this winter has been a bummer.

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- In many countries, dietary supplements are regulated as food products rather than drugs, which means they are not subject to the same rigorous testing for safety and efficacy.

-  Supplements can help fill nutritional gaps, but they should not replace a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.

-  Some supplements can interact with medications or other supplements, potentially causing harmful effects. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting new supplements.

-  The quality and purity of supplements can vary widely between brands. Look for products certified by third-party organizations to ensure safety and potency.

-  While many supplements are marketed for various health benefits, scientific evidence supporting these claims is often limited or inconclusive. It’s important to rely on reputable sources and research.

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CHEAP USED KIDNEYS

 "GOOD ENOUGH 

FOR OLD PEOPLE."

By Carina Sancho, Aliya Affdal

 & Marie-Chantal Fortin 

 

The Use of Kidneys With Lower Longevity From Deceased Donors to Improve Access to Preemptive Renal Transplantation for Elderly Patients:

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How to Name a Charity 

as Your IRA Beneficiary

By Denise Appleby

Follow these tips to maximize your charitable legacy and minimize taxes.

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Older adults improve 

cognitive function,

 physical function 

over time, disproving 

common views of 

aging, study finds

By Foster Stubbs

Many people equate aging with an inevitable and continuous loss of physical and cognitive abilities,...What we found is that improvement in later life is not rare

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How I Design

 My Day 

To Maximize

 Mental Energy

By Brian Balfour

The following is a summary of what has helped me improve my mental energy by leaps and bounds.  I will first explain 7 underlying principles, and then give you an example daily schedule so you can see how I put it into practice.  

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How to Organize

 Paper Memories

 Without Filing Everything

Traditional filing systems don’t work well for memory-based paper. Organizing these items successfully means choosing access and meaning over categories and perfection.

By Arthur Inglish

You need Medicaid for long-term care, but your assets stand in the way. Legal ways to draw down net worth in order to qualify for Medicaid make it possible—without breaking rules. This post outlines proven steps like smart spending, exempt purchases, and family gifts to cut your count fast and secure coverage.

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1. The word "buffalo" can be repeated eight times in a row and still be a grammatically Correct sentence. 

2. The word "nothing" didn't originally mean zero it meant "not a thing", and English slowly turned it into emptiness itself.

 

3. The word "strengths" is the longest English Word with only one vowel. 

4. "Uncopyrightable" is the longest English word without repeating any letters.

5. The dot over i and j is called a tittle (yes, that's real). 

6. "Almost" is the longest word with letters in alphabetical order.

 7. "Go." is the shortest complete sentence in English and it's an order.

 8. The word "typewriter" can be typed using only the top row of a keyboard. - If you aren't following us, you'll probably never meet us again!