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New health law brings benefits
June 6, 2011 Nearly half of all North Dakotans age 50 and older cite health care issues as the top challenge facing people as they age, according to a survey by AARP. more »»
Sitter doesn’t sit around
March 7, 2011 At 91, Mike Sitter, of Granville, still doesn’t want to slow down. He stays active with social and physical activities nearly every day of the week. more »»
Seniors mentor children
March 7, 2011 In January, RSVP + North Dakota became the new sponsor for the Foster Grandparent program for western North Dakota. more »»
Things to consider when contemplating retirement
March 7, 2011 Usually this article tries to answer questions asked by readers or during my seminars. more »»
Follow tips, avoid scams
March 7, 2011 There’s a new scam every day. A Census worker needs your Social Security number to verify your identity. A “charity” needs your bank account number to provide health care to Haitian children. more »»
Differentiating between plans
March 7, 2011 Medicare Part C plans are frequently referred to as Medicare Advantage plans. Such plans, provided by private insurance companies, offer another choice for your Medicare health care coverage. more »»
New health law brings benefits
March 7, 2011 For people in Medicare, this year brings important new benefits under the Affordable Care Act, the new health care law. more »»
Helping those in need
December 6, 2010 Bruce and Jan Brooks take the concept of paying it forward, where someone who has been helped in the past in turn helps someone else, to heart every day. more »»
It’s always time to be cautious
December 6, 2010 At some time in their life, seniors and their family members will be faced with the challenge of sorting through their belongings and then making decisions on whether to save, sell, donate or discar... more »»
Scammers continue ‘work’ in North Dakota
December 6, 2010 North Dakota citizens are not exempt from the healthcare scams we’ve been hearing about. more »»
Delayed retirement credits
December 6, 2010 A participant at one of my recent seminars asked about delayed retirement credits so they are part of this season’s topic. more »»
Compare your Part D plan now
December 6, 2010 For Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in a Part D drug plan, annual enrollment time is upon us. more »»
State has dementia care program
December 6, 2010 A new Dementia Care Services program through the Alzheimer’s Association is underway across North Dakota. more »»
A positive outlook
September 9, 2010 Pat Novak continues to use her golden years as an opportunity to pursue friendships new and old and to engage in hobby jobs. more »»
New program available
September 9, 2010 RSVP+ North Central North Dakota, serving Minot and surrounding communities, is looking for local partners and volunteer trainers to bring the Bone Builders Program to the area. more »»
Stay active; eat healthy foods
September 9, 2010 Our elderly population has special nutritional concerns and special requirements. more »»
Personal information is safe
September 9, 2010 Since the Social Security Administration Web site has an online retirement estimator, a reader asked, of what use is the paper Social Security statement? Both are useful. more »»
Affordable Care Act fraud reports continue
September 9, 2010 The Affordable Care Act provides opportunities and benefits for America’s seniors. more »»
Keep those streets, highways safe
September 9, 2010 The issue of older drivers has been in the news a lot the past several weeks. We all want the same thing – keeping our roads safe for ourselves and our loved one. more »»
Silver-Haired Assembly
August 13, 2010 The Silver Haired Legislative Assembly met from July 28-30 in the House Chambers in the State Capitol in Bismarck. more »» |
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