ConsumerAffairs.Com News for Seniors http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news_index/seniors.html Scams, lawsuits, prosecutions and warnings from ConsumerAffairs.Com en-us Copyright 2004 ConsumerAffairs.Com info@consumeraffairs.com (Truman Lewis) jhood@consumeraffairs.com (Jim Hood) http://backend.userland.com/rss Boomers Out of Work http://www.consumeraffairs.com/boomerific/2010/003_boomers_out_of_work.html How to turn age (experience) and skills (proven accomplishments) to your advantage in your job search. Sun, 21 Mar 17:06:00 GMT Digging Out of Debt and Surviving the Downturn http://www.consumeraffairs.com/boomerific/2010/002_digging_out_of_debt.html How Boomers can turn around the reversals of fortune in time for retirement. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:55:00 GMT Boomerific: How to Live Better and Longer http://www.consumeraffairs.com/boomerific/001_live_better_live_longer.html 15 ways Boomers can improve the quality and length of their lives.

 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:15:00 GMT Fraud: 5 Scams Aimed at the Elderly http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/fraud-5-scams-aimed-at-the-elderly-1.aspx?pid=p:caf How to tell if your elderly parents are being scammed and what they can do about it. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:10:00 GMT Survey: Seniors Support Increased Consumer Protections http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/03/aarp_cfpa.html Seniors angry over lost retirement savings, AARP survey finds. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:33:00 GMT Video Games Ease Depression Among Seniors http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/02/seniors_video_games.html Nintendo Wii games prove effective in California study. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:05:00 GMT Illinois Steps Up Review of Nursing Homes http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/02/il_nursing_homes.html Concerns mount over health and safety of elderly residents. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:35:00 GMT A Spouse's Death Often Leaves Tangled Finances http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/02/death_finances.html Financial therapy helps surviving spouse cope. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:50:00 GMT Super PoliGrip to Go Zinc-Free http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/02/poligrip.html Manufacturer spurred by consumer health concerns, lawsuits. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:25:00 GMT Some Seniors Aren't Required To File Federal Tax Return http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/02/taxes_seniors.html But filing is the only way to get any refund that's due. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:40:00 GMT Pew Study Finds States Face $1 Trillion Shortfall in Retiree Benefits http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/02/pension_gap.html Pension gap problem might be worse than previously reported. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:30:00 GMT Seniors Looking for Love Online http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/02/migraines_heart.html Lifestyles of older people encourage Internet dating Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:30:00 GMT Tax Help in Caring For an Aging Parent http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/tax-help-in-caring-for-an-aging-parent-1.aspx?pid=p:caf Millions of adult children find themselves looking after aging parents. If you qualify, tax laws offer some help. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:00 GMT 3 Ways to Shed Credit Card Debt in Old Age http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/3-ways-to-shed-credit-card-debt-in-old-age.aspx?pid=p:caf There are few options for lowering credit card debt on a fixed income but these might help. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:25:00 GMT Survey Finds Seniors Adopting Recession Lifestyle http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/seniors_recession.html Older consumers feeling effects especially hard Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:59:00 GMT Could You Have Celiac Disease? http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/geezer90.html Overlapping symptoms, lack of expertise makes diagnosis tough Fri, 4 Dec 2009 19:20:00 GMT 7 Retirement Investing Mistakes http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/7-retirement-investing-mistakes-1.aspx?pid=p:caf Avoiding these common investing missteps will improve your chances of retiring in the money Tue, 1 Dec 2009 18:20:00 GMT Class Action Suit Filed Against AARP http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/aarp_suit.html Alleges group misled consumers as to extent of medical insurance coverage. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:15:00 GMT 'High-Return' Investment Schemes Target Affluent Seniors http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/seniors_cds.html International Banking Group's ultra-high-interest claims can't be verified. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 17:20:00 GMT Video: Choosing Your Retirement Community http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/video-finding-a-retirement-community.aspx?pid=p:caf Test drive your retirement community a few times before deciding to make it your home. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:40:00 GMT Uninsured Older Americans Fear Illness http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/seniors_health_ins.html Serious illness can wipe out retirement savings. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:35:00 GMT No Social Security Cost Of Living Increase In 2010 http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/ss_cola.html COLA wasn't triggered because prices remained flat. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT Video – Seniors Add To Health Care Bill By Falling Down http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/video_senior_falls.html Reducing preventable falls would reduce injuries and costs. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:10:02 GMT file:///home/james/ca/rss/feed.xml Seniors to Benefit from Health Care Reform http://www.bankrate.com/finance/financial-literacy/seniors-to-benefit-from-health-care-reform-1.aspx?pid=p:caf Sen. Herb Kohl chats about health reform, long-term care, target-date funds retirement issues. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:20:02 GMT Safety Alert Issued For Lifeline Pendant Personal Help Buttons http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/lifeline_warning.html 'Lifeline' could be deathline. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:15:02 GMT Home Health Aide Shortage Looms, Experts Warn http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/health_aide.html Job more dangerous than mining coal. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:20:02 GMT End Of Life Isn't a Disease, It's a Fact of Life http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/end_of_life.html 'Death panel' dust-up draws attention to the need for more reasoned discussion. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:20:02 GMT 7 Ways To Stretch Your Retirement Income http://www.bankrate.com/finance/financial-literacy/7-ways-to-stretch-your-retirement-income-1.aspx?pid=p:caf You don't have to defy the laws of physics to stretch your money so it will last. Just plan wisely. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:50:02 GMT Building A Medical Family Tree http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/geezer85.html Hereditary health history can help pinpoint and avoid problems Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:40:02 GMT Mediterranean Diet Linked With Lower Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/alzheimers_diet.html Physical activity also tied to lower risk. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:30:02 GMT 10 Top Cars for Older Drivers http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/10-top-cars-for-older-drivers-1.aspx?pid=p:caf Facing many challenges, older drivers should consider these 10 models with special design features. Tue, 4 Aug 2009 15:50:02 GMT Some Blood Pressure Drugs May Help Protect Against Dementia http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/bp_dementia.html ACE inhibitors could hold the key. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:30:02 GMT New FHA Reverse Mortgage a Boon to Seniors http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/new-fha-reverse-mortgage-boon-to-seniors-1.aspx?pid=p:caf Seniors can buy a home with a reverse mortgage, keep their existing home and save big bucks. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:35:02 GMT Researchers Find Caffeine Effective Alzheimer’s Treatment http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/alzheimers_coffee.html Morning cup of java may prove beneficial. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:20:02 GMT Growing Number of Adults in ATV Accidents http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/atv_seniors.html Seniors account for high percentage of injuries Fri, 15 May 2009 02:40:10 GMT Congress Becoming More Pro-Senior, Study Finds http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/seniors_congress.html Survey of voting records finds more support for senior issues Fri, 8 May 2009 19:02:59 GMT Artificial Hips Last Twice As Long As Predicted http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/hips.html Study finds replacement hips surprisingly durable. Mon, 4 May 2009 16:02:59 GMT Artificial Hips Last Twice As Long As Predicted http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/hips.html Study finds replacement hips surprisingly durable. Mon, 4 May 2009 16:02:59 GMT