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The Silver Tsunami Nov. 24, 2023
Some population experts have referred to the increasing numbers of aging baby boomers as the "silver... Read More
LGBTQ Baby Boomers Nov. 17, 2023
Did you know that LGBTQ individuals in America represent approximately 4% of the population as of 20... Read More
What's That Check For? Nov. 15, 2023
A couple weeks ago, a one-time check for $90 from the Social Security Administration showed up in my... Read More
Caregiver Survival Guide Nov. 10, 2023
Full disclosure: Even though I've been obsessed with health issues my entire life, I've never been i... Read More
'60 Minutes' and Social Security Overpayments Nov. 08, 2023
The CBS news program "60 Minutes" ran a story this past Sunday that was critical of the Social Secur... Read More
Blue Zones: Part 2 Nov. 03, 2023
Last week, we talked about Dan Buettner's research on the Blue Zones, the five places in the world w... Read More
Tips on Filing for Social Security Benefits Nov. 01, 2023
There probably is nothing I'm asked more often than some version of this question: "When should I ta... Read More
Blue Zones: Part I Oct. 27, 2023
It's no secret that I've been labeled an alternative health advocate for most of my adult life. Ther... Read More
Mailbag Hodgepodge Oct. 25, 2023
I usually like to have a theme to my columns. For example, I might write a column that centers on wi... Read More
Meet With a CAPS Professional Now Oct. 20, 2023
The number of people in America who are over the age of 65 is expected to double during the next 25 ... Read More
Meet Brenda Milner Oct. 13, 2023
If you're like me, you probably experience plenty of days when you feel as if you are simply too old... Read More
Rumor Mill Misleads Vets and Prisoners Oct. 11, 2023
There are so gosh darn many myths and rumors circulating out there (mostly online) about Social Secu... Read More
Stroke 101: Part 2 Oct. 06, 2023
Last week, I shared with you the important warning signs and implications of a stroke. Today I'm giv... Read More
Don't Know Much About Medicare Oct. 04, 2023
I just got my annual Medicare guidebook called "Medicare and You 2024" in the mail. I'm assuming thi... Read More
Stroke 101: Part 1 Sep. 29, 2023
I never run out of ideas for my column because the topic of positive aging covers so many aspects of... Read More
The Windfall Elimination Provision Sep. 27, 2023
A few weeks ago, I wrote a column about something called the "government pension offset." It is a la... Read More
How To Have a Great Smile Sep. 22, 2023
When I share my thoughts on growing older gracefully with my readers, it's important for everyone to... Read More
A Special Rule for Widows and Widowers Sep. 20, 2023
Here is a special message to all Social Security representatives reading this column. You are right ... Read More
Cultivate the Positive Sep. 15, 2023
Sixty-five years ago, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale revolutionized the publishing world with his enormous... Read More
What to Do When Someone Dies Sep. 13, 2023
Q: I know you've written columns about how to handle Social Security affairs after someone dies. In ... Read More
