Aarp Life Insurance News
- Alliance for Pediatric Quality Joins in Movement for Transformative Healthcare Reform Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:01AM Alliance delivers pediatric quality improvement and data standards for child health as part of National Priorities Partnership
- AARP Orders Investigation Concerning Its Marketing Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 8:36PMAfter a Senate inquiry found evidence of deceptive marketing, AARP, has hired an outside investigator to look into sales of some of its popular health insurance products.
- Cracked Nest Egg: Strapped families raiding retirement funds Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 10:48AMLaid off and facing a long job search, Bob Cundiff was worried about making ends meet. Cheryl Ambruse needed a “breather” from her mortgage payments. Jan Gentile lost her job and her family’s health benefits. She faced mounting medical bills on top of mortgage payments and other day-to-day expenses.
- More Americans raiding nest eggs Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:07AM A growing number of Americans are being forced to trade future comfort for more immediate needs because of the current economic crunch.
- Why Kids Are Ducking Out of Our Culture Wars by Ken Wilson Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:35AMMEDIA ADVISORY, November 17 / Christian Newswire / -- The culture wars are baby boomer battles. We inherited them from our fathers who lived in a binary world of good and evil neatly separated by geographic boundaries. I actually played cowboys and Indians assuming the cowboys were the good guys.
- National Priorities Partnership Sets Action Agenda to Improve Healthcare and Cut Waste During Time of Severe Economic ... Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:00AM National Movement to Spark Transformation in Healthcare in 2009 and Beyond
- Bulletin Board for November 13, 2008 Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 2:25AMOngoing Vendors Sought for christmas countdown Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) of Fort Bend is hosting the second Annual Christmas Countdown craft show to be held on Nov. 15 at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, Bldg. C. Both indoor and outdoor booths are available for a nominal donation. Call Sharon at 979-793-5073 for more information or to secure a vendor application.
- At your service Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 12:44AMThe At Your Service column appears in The News-Journal on Mondays. Featured this week are service groups in Volusia and Flagler counties.
- Universal design has widespread appeal Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 2:06AMWhen her husband Arthur underwent several spinal surgeries last year and was recuperating in the hospital, Mariam Eisenberg knew she had to make some design changes to her Jericho, Nassau County, home before he returned.
- Upcoming events - Nov. 16 Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 1:24AM Special events
- Universal design Features make home accessible for all ages, abilities Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 11:12PMWhen her husband Ar thur underwent several spi nal surgeries last year and was recuperating in the hos pital, Mariam Eisenberg knew she had to make some design changes to her Jeri cho, N.Y., home before he re turned.
- Obituaries Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 6:06AMJohn Young, 93, Donald L. Sharer, 68, Irene D. Hultzapple, 90, Catherine M. Nokes, 79, Patricia J. Statler, 76, Kathy L. Wentz, 55, John D. Senger, 66, Ruth E. Mahon, 84, Tony C. Clem, 43, Wyand G. Rohrer, 95, Ann M. Haynes, 89, Margaret E. Pryor, Paul B. Marquiss, 76, Ladonna L. Courtney, 80, Linda Lou Troia, 56, Robert L. Forrest, 82, Homer J. Cavanaugh III, 64, Leontine T. Doyle, 96
- Comfort, convenience for all Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 4:16AM When her husband, Arthur, underwent several spinal surgeries last year and was recuperating in the hospital, Mariam Eisenberg knew she had to make some design changes to her Jericho, N.Y., home before he returned.
- Daily Herald Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 4:13PMPittman Elementary School will host its annual Harvest Festival at 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7. The Littleton Senior Citizens will sell chicken and fish dinners on Friday, Nov. 7, at The Littleton Community Center, 238 Oak St., Littleton. Dinners will be ready by 11 a.m., eat in or take out.
- Reverse mortgages: Get money now, pay later Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 12:55AMWith the current economic crisis hitting seniors hard, many homeowners are turning to reverse mortgages to ease pressure on their finances.
- DeSoto County Bulletin Board for Nov. 9, 2008 Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 12:16AMBible translation
- AARP suspends sales of some health plans Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 4:33PMAARP, the advocacy group for older Americans, said Friday it would voluntarily suspend sales of a type of health insurance plan critics say leaves policyholders vulnerable to tens of thousands of dollars in costs.
- Obituaries Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 6:22AMDorothy R. Benedict, 91; Loren A. Chaney, 60; Emma J. Kelly, 66; Theda H. Shea, 89; Edna S. MacGregor, 73; Terry L. Rohrer, 68; William B. Hunter, 78; Martha G. McSherry, 90; George E. Walter Jr., 70; Raymond F. Purnell Sr., 74; Marie V. Whittington, 89; Mary Lou Chrisman, 63; Cynthia A. Fritz, 50; Leroy F. Thomas, 69; Jean H. Kefauver (memorial service)
- Local Notes Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 2:48AMNovember 02, 2008 Member Of Parliament Brown Bags It ROGERS -- The Right Honorable Henry McLeish, a member of the British Parliament, will bring a different perspective on the U.S. presidential race to the Arkansas World Trade Center Brown Bag Lecture Series.
- Consumers to Benefit From State Regulator & IMSA Collaboration Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 3:37PM The Insurance Marketplace Standards Association, the leading independent market conduct and compliance standards-setting organization for the life insurance, annuity and long-term care insurance marketplace, has announced the conclusion of its Annuity Supervision & Monitoring Review Initiative.
- Retired? Relax Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 5:48AMMary Brown of Amherst drives an 18-year-old van. These days, she is careful about where she takes it. “If I drive it around the corner, it costs me $4,” she quipped.
- Civic group schedule Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 10:44AMTo have your group or organization added or to update your information, call Jackie Bridges at 704-669-3337 or e-mail jackiebridges@shelbystar.com.
- Insurance Marketplace Leaders Join IMSA Board Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 2:26PM The Insurance Marketplace Standards Association has approved a new Chairman of the Board and has elected its new Board of Directors, representing leaders from across the life insurance marketplace.
- Volunteer Search; November 2, 2008 Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 6:09AM106.7 KPOV, BEND’S COMMUNITY RADIO STATION is looking for energetic volunteers to do everything from database entry to tending Booth at summer events. Contact: 541-322-0863 or info@kpov. org.AARP TAX-AIDE needs volunteers in Central Oregon to provide free basic services to seniors and low income residents. Free training will be provided in January. Contact: Doug King, 541-388-1772.
- Local guide for all the races on Election Day Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 3:20AMHarris County candidates only have six days left to sway undecided voters to vote for them on Election Day, Nov. 4.
- Medical plan members save money with Part D Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 12:03AM Q: If I have PACE or PACENET, why should I enroll in Part D?
- In the Towns Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 3:39PMMillburn dentist speaks in Summit SUMMIT -- From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, Millburn dentist Vincent Tazormina will lecture on the latest advances in dentistry. He will explain how dentists use advances in dentistry to repair broken...
- Civic group monthly schedule Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 11:12AMTo have your group or organization added or to update your information, call Jackie Bridges at 704-669-3337 or e-mail jackiebridges@shelbystar.com.
- Guide to all the local races on the Nov. 4 ballot Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 3:53AMHarris County candidates only have six days left to sway undecided voters to vote for them on Election Day, Nov. 4.
- Desoto Bulletin Board for Oct. 28, 2008 Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 12:11AMChick-fil-A, 235 Goodman in Southaven, will have a Halloween Festival 6-8 tonight. There will be a showing of "The Great Pumpkin," costume contest, pictures, treat bags, pumpkin painting and more.
- DeSoto Bulletin Board for October 27, 2008 Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 12:14AM--The Burton Family and Friends from Choctaw County will be singing along with The Medders at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church next to the log cabin on Commerce in Hernando. Call (662) 429-4678.
- Money-managing help offered by commission Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 9:53PMFrom balancing a checkbook to paying bills, managing money sometimes gets harder as people age, says Jack Tanner, executive director of the Raleigh County Commission on Aging.
- Economic slump delays ride into retirement sunset for US seniors Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 6:02PMWASHINGTON – US seniors are having to put off their golden years of retirement as the global economic slump affects their savings and pensions and the cost of living climbs.
- In tough economy, many people are cutting back on health care Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 2:00AMDeb Vickers, of Grand Rapids Township, must take dozens of doses every day for her mitochondrial myopathy. She has health insurance, but it is not enough to cover the cost of her drugs.(Press Photo/Rex Larsen) • Story and comparison of McCain, Obama health care plans
- Bulletin Board Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 12:16AMGospel singing
- Week in review Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 12:02AMMONDAY
- DeSoto Bulletin Board for October 25, 2008 Saturday, October 25, 2008 @ 12:15AMGospel singing Jackson Chapel Church, 2231 Grays Creek in Hernando, will have gospel singing beginning at 7 tonight featuring The New Spirits. Call (662) 622-7297. The Burton Family and Friends from Choctaw County will be singing along with The Medders at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church next to the log cabin on Commerce in Hernando. Call (662) 429-4678. Abundant Grace Ministries, 9239 E. Holmes, ...
- Hard times push families together Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 2:09AMSue Martin does her best to be a dutiful and loving daughter.
- DeSoto Bulletin board: October 24, 2008 Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 12:15AMHalloween party
- Health Calendar: 10/23/2008 Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 9:09AMThe Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.
- Hello mom -- goodbye retirement Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 9:09AM(AP) -- Sue Martin does her best to be a dutiful and loving daughter. So when her 84-year-old mother finally retired from a family electronics business -- at age 82 -- Martin bought the small three-bedroom ranch house next door to her own home in Claymont, Delaware, and moved her mother in.
- Many Americans find they have to rewire before they can retire Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 2:06AMJan Fitzsimmons had the luxury of being able to reitre at 47 after 22 years of service with the U.S. Navy. But retirement turned out to be not so luxurious.
- DeSoto Bulletin Board for October 22, 2008 Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 12:15AMFamily Fun Day
- EFFINGHAM EVENTS Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 4:26PM Board of Commissioners
- Disability and Future Planning for Parents Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 6:06AMFamilies of children with disabilities have greater responsibilities in planning for the future of their son or daughter as well as the parent who is the main caregiver, especially single moms who may not have investments, health coverage, savings or retirement plans to take care of herself later.
- Patients Seek Financial Aid to Buy Medicine Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 8:47PM Layoffs are driving more people to consider prescription-drug assistance programs normally aimed at the poorest Americans.
- NAELA and AARP Host Free "Aging in America" Webcast on Oct 30 Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 8:34AMWith Baby Boomers approaching retirement age and the current economic squeeze impacting American wallets, advanced long-term care planning is now more crucial than ever. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and AARP have joined forces to present a free Webcast on Oct. 30 at 1:00 pm ET entitled "Aging in America - How to Plan for it."
- At your service Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 2:42AMThe At Your Service column appears in The News-Journal on Mondays. Featured this week are service groups in Volusia and Flagler counties.
- Some broke parents turn to their children Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 12:49AMIncreasingly, adult children are finding themselves cutting into their own savings and retirement funds or even going into debt to support their aging parents.
- More adult children making room for their cash-strapped folks Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 12:07AMSue Martin does her best to be a dutiful and loving daughter. So when her 84-year-old mother finally retired from a family electronics business -- at age 82 -- Martin bought the small three-bedroom ranch house next door to her own home in Claymont, Del., and moved her mother in.