Apr
17
2014
In today's news, I came across an article discussing a recent study of the nation's nursing homes. This was a state-by-state study. Although we must allow for differences in survey protocol and data collection, there were some...
Apr
08
2014
Should a functioning hospital provide a "continuum of care", in which they are attempting to care for patients as they recover, age, and deteriorate? Or is it best to bring a certain medical expertise to patients, who then...
Apr
01
2014
In today's news...the announcement that total enrollments for the Affordable Care Act have hit 7.1 million - which was roughly the original expectation. This represents a significant milestone on the healthcare landscape.
Indeed, healthcare in our country is changing....
Mar
26
2014
For the many people who don’t feel refreshed after sleeping, exercise could be the solution.
A recent study by the National Sleep Foundation found that exercisers report better sleep than non-exercisers even though they say they sleep the same...
Mar
18
2014
As many Americans push toward retirement, there is an ever-present worry regarding whether seniors will outlive their financial resources. That is, will their money run out before they die?
Social Security benefits help to cover the financial needs...
Mar
10
2014
You qualify for Social Security benefits by earning credits when you work in a job, or are self-employed, and pay Social Security payroll taxes. In 2014, you receive one credit for each $1,200 of earnings, up to the maximum...
Mar
04
2014
Financial planners are telling the truth...the sooner you begin your financial planning, the better off you will be. It's best to stay informed and have a baseline of your current and future financial needs.
Keep in mind, Social Security replaces...
Feb
25
2014
I have a friend who contracted the Hepatitis C virus years ago, and who is now suffering with liver cancer. He is unable to work, unable to function on a daily basis.
Hepatitis C is the number one...
Feb
17
2014
I have a friend who suffered a fall two years ago. While the cause is still somewhat inconclusive, his subsequent rehab and overall health has put him on the sidelines from work. No income, divorced, with two...
Feb
10
2014
The following provides an important reminder for many seniors reaching and/or exceeding retirement age. Acknowledgements to the Social Security Administration for much of the detail below...
Social Security can be an important financial asset for married couples...