Aging News Alert

News for Older Americans

 
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Study Shows How Vision and Mortality Rates are Related

Not only should you be concerned about your deteriorating vision, your very life may be at risk, too.

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Understanding Immediate impact of Marriage Rights Decision

Some married persons may be eligible immediately for previously inaccessible Social Security, Medicare, and/or Medicaid benefits. Read on to see if it applies to you ...

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Popular Generic Drugs Saw Big Price Hikes in 2013, AARP Finds

The AARP Public Policy Institute finds in a report that in 2013, though the majority (73%) of generic drugs examined experienced price decreases, at least 11 drugs examined had retail price increases of more than 30% in 2013.

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Warning: Beware of Charity Scammers

In the wake of the horrific shooting that killed nine people at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance warns about the potential for fund-raising scams, and is urging donors -- especially older people -- to be aware of the different circumstances that often emerge in tragedy-related philanthropy.

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Over 60 and Dating? -- ‘Age of Love’ Filmmaker Offers ‘8 Top Tips’

While filming The Age of Love, his eye-opening documentary on seniors who go speed dating, director Steven Loring spent months observing the ins and outs of the dating scene through the adventures of his 70-and-older subjects.

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Seniors News from Around the Worldwide Web

What follows is a brief roundup of news stories likely to be of interest to older Americans. These articles, prepared by news organizations such as Reuters and the Associated Press, were gleaned from the Worldwide Web and appear here as a service to our readers.

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