Elderly
Volunteers keep watch over court-appointed guardians
EVERETT -- Robert Bibb retired from the Snohomish Superior Court bench two decades ago, but he keeps coming back to the courthouse.
Date: 05/29/2012 | Local News
Lawyer: Caretaker sent retirement money to men
KETTLE FALLS -- A caretaker charged with stealing nearly $1 million from the retirement account of a 106-year-old Kettle Falls woman found living in squalor last year wired much of the money to men he met online, a lawyer said.
Date: 05/01/2012 | Northwest
Everett man moved to feed hungry among seniors
Verne Ruthruff is 64. He is a musician. He has driven a street sweeper. He once worked at a veterinary lab."I'm retired from everything," the Everett man said. "It's nice to be able to give back."
Date: 03/28/2012 | Local News
Air travelers over 75 to get a break on security
CHICAGO — Some air travelers over the age of 75 will soon get a break at airport security checkpoints under a test program announced Wednesday that could allow them to keep their shoes and light jackets on and skip pat-downs.
Date: 03/14/2012 | Nation & World
Snow can't freeze volunteer spirit
In a high-tech spin on an age-old activity -- helping people -- a few volunteers took to Twitter."Due to snow, MLK 'day on' event was moved to today," one helper tweeted. "Doing community service IM AN ANGEL," another tweet said.
Date: 02/03/2012 | Local News
5 tips for a money talk with parents
As your parents grow older, you may start wondering if they have enough money to sustain their lifestyle and protect them in case of problems. But many people find it difficult and awkward to ask Mom and Dad about their finances. Here are some tips to make that discussion easier:
Date: 01/15/2012 | Business
Homicide no longer a top cause of death in U.S.
ATLANTA — For the first time in almost half a century, homicide has fallen off the list of the nation's top 15 causes of death, bumped by a lung illness that often develops in elderly people who have choked on their food.
Date: 01/11/2012 | Nation & World
Hospice company accused of ripping off Medicare
WASHINGTON -- A national hospice company improperly cycled patients through nursing homes and hospices with a goal of making as much profit as possible from Medicare, according to a whistle-blower lawsuit announced this week.
Date: 01/05/2012 | Nation & World
Cuts to Medicare likely to hit on Jan. 18
WASHINGTON — Nearly 650,000 doctors caring for millions of seniors will get a steep cut in Medicare payments Jan. 18 unless a gridlocked Congress issues a reprieve, program officials said Tuesday.
Date: 12/21/2011 | Nation & World
To some, the best gift is a little help
As you are thinking about what to get the people on your holiday shopping list, consider giving something special to those caring for an elderly relative or friend.
Date: 12/18/2011 | Business
1 in 2 Americans are poor or low-income, census shows
WASHINGTON -- Squeezed by rising living costs, a record number of Americans -- nearly 1 in 2 -- have fallen into poverty or are scraping by on earnings that classify them as low income.
Date: 12/15/2011 | Nation & World
How to talk turkey with family about finances
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- This week, as parents, kids and siblings gather 'round for the Thanksgiving holiday, financial experts say it can be an ideal time to initiate conversations about money matters.
Date: 11/25/2011 | Business
New home design has room for the kids and your parents
LOS ANGELES -- Home is where not only the heart is these days -- but also the elderly parents, the boomerang kids and the aging-in-place boomers.
Date: 11/11/2011 | Business
Two studies strengthen argument that exercise helps the brain as we age
If you want to keep your mind sharp as you age, make sure you exercise your body regularly.Two recent studies provide strong evidence of a correlation between exercise and better cognitive function among seniors.
Date: 11/07/2011 | Nation & World
Poorest poor in U.S. hits new record: 1 in 15 people
WASHINGTON — The ranks of America's poorest poor have climbed to a record high — 1 in 15 people — spread widely across metropolitan areas as the housing bust pushed many inner-city poor into suburbs and other outlying places and shriveled jobs and income.
Date: 11/03/2011 | Nation & World
Seniors on COLA hike: 'It's better than nothing'
It's better than nothing.That's how a lunch crowd at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett reacted to news that in 2012 they'll see a 3.6 percent increase in Social Security benefits.
Date: 10/21/2011 | Local News
New award keeps alive the spirit of caring
Someone who gives and gives, but shies away from the spotlight.
Date: 10/19/2011 | Local News
Class helps Snohomish County caregivers cope
MILL CREEK -- An estimated 70,000 people in Snohomish County are family caregivers, providing for a loved one's daily needs.Many of those being cared for at home have Alzheimer's disease, depression or other mental illnesses.
Date: 10/11/2011 | Local News
Have your say on senior issues
So I'm reading this book, "The Thing About Life is That One Day You'll Be Dead." It's not some dreary tome about death.
Date: 09/21/2011 | Local News
Bethany award honors Raili Hanson's inspiring spirit
Raili Hanson was known as a quiet leader on the Bethany of the Northwest Foundation board. Sometimes though, her shy reserve packed a wallop.
Date: 08/28/2011 | Local News
Comic filmmaker Albert Brook’s novel ‘2030’ a sobering look at our financial future
Imagine a world where the U.S. government is nearly bankrupt because most of the revenue coming in is used to pay its debts.
Date: 08/07/2011 | Business
Family caregivers need some help and care
America is facing a crisis that will make the federal budget deficit look like a simple bank overdraft fee.
Date: 08/04/2011 | Business
Heat's an issue for those over 65
CHICAGO -- This week's heat wave may be uncomfortable, but you're healthy, active and feel just fine. So what if you're over 65? Think again. Feeling good doesn't mean you're safe.
Date: 07/19/2011 | Nation & World
Once taboo, calls to boost Medicare fees gain traction
WASHINGTON -- The heated debate over the federal deficit has pumped new life into controversial proposals for requiring Americans on Medicare to pay more for their health care, raising the possibility that seniors' medical bills could jump hundreds, or even thousands of dollars.
Date: 07/17/2011 | Nation & World
Maintaining benefits more important than cutting deficit, poll finds
LOS ANGELES — Nearly twice as many Americans say it is more important to maintain the benefits from entitlement programs than it is to cut the budget deficit, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press released Thursday, the day President Barack Obama and top...
Date: 07/07/2011 | Nation & World
Even delaying retirement may not guarantee enough to live on
I've been looking forward to retirement since I worked for that first manager who got on my nerves decades ago.
Date: 07/07/2011 | Business
As parents age, children must decide when to take over checkbook
DALLAS — We struggle enough with determining whether it's time to take the car keys from our elderly parents.Another tough decision that many families will have to grapple with is whether it's time to take the checkbook from Mom and Dad because of their cognitive decline.
Date: 06/30/2011 | Business
Almost 100 and going strong
Broker will be among 100 centenarians in state still driving
Date: 06/15/2011 | Local News
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