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Peoples Gas rate hike would hurt Chicagoans struggling to pay utility bills, advocates say

The higher charge would result in an average monthly bill increase of $11.83 — or $141.96 a year. A vote is set for Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

How to talk to older people in your life about scams

Last year, consumers lost $8.8 billion to scammers, and the Federal Trade Commission says older adults lost the most money compared to other age groups

The Independent UK

How to protect yourself from Medicare scams—and what to do if you become a victim

“Open Enrollment is prime time for Medicare beneficiaries to be targeted."

Fortune

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Top groups’ lobbying spending drops in divided Congress - Roll Call

The biggest spenders on lobbying saw their outlays drop this year compared to 2022 as a divided Congress was passing fewer big bills.

Roll Call

As 2024 nears, advocates push for caregiving as campaign issue - Roll Call

Exhausted from shortages of professional caregivers, advocates argue caregivers could become a powerful voting bloc in next year's elections.

Roll Call

Swindlers and scammers keep finding ways to steal from seniors, so we need to be wary

After a lifetime of service, seniors dealing with the onslaught of telephone scammers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Liz Weston: 5 surprising facts about assisted living

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A 10-Year Retirement Planning Checklist

Keep this ten-year retirement planning checklist on hand as you navigate saving, investing and other retirement decisions. You'll be in great shape when you leave your working life behind.

Kiplinger

Steppenwolf Theatre’s Gary Sinise to receive honorary AARP award

Sinise, a co-founder of Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company, co-starred in “Apollo 13” and “Forrest Gump,” and led the cast of “NCIS: NY” for nine seasons.

Chicago Sun-Times

What a government shutdown would mean for Medicare beneficiaries

A 2023 shutdown would mean potential hardship for a wide swath of Americans. There’s good news for some, however, and that includes Medicare recipients.

Fortune

Gary Sinise to receive honorary AARP Purpose Prize Award

Gary Sinise will receive an honorary AARP Award for his work through his foundation that supports military members and first responders

The Independent UK

New SNAP rules cause further suffering

"Some 16.5 million Americans over age 65 . . . are living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level"

Salon

Labor unions praise Biden's plan to boost staffing at nursing homes

For the first time ever, nursing homes may soon have to guarantee a registered nurse is working 24/7 in every facility.

WEKU

Millennial Money: How to manage caregiving costs for parents while raising kids

Nearly a quarter of millennials are caregivers for an adult, according to a 2020 AARP survey

The Independent UK

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Texas can now apply to import lower-priced Canadian medications

Texas joins a handful of states turn to the north for cheaper drugs. But feds have been slow to approve requests, three years after giving initial OK.

Fortune

Does Medicare pay for nursing home care?

One of the biggest expenses Medicare beneficiaries are likely to face will be long-term care.

Fortune

Losing friends as you age comes at a cost. Here's one initiative helping you get back out there

The verdict is in: play is not just for kids at recess

Fortune

How to choose a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan

Taking the time to figure out which plan is right is vitally important for the 53 million Medicare beneficiaries with prescription drug coverage.

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Start Saving: 5 Discounts Most Seniors Miss Out On

Senior discounts go far beyond 10% off at your local mom and pop restaurant, so read up on these benefits to make sure you don't miss out on a single dollar.

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Military Veterans Susceptible to Scams and Fraud, Study Finds

PACT Act claims filed by Aug. 9 may receive backdated benefits.

Kiplinger

The High Costs of Senior Caregiving

Out-of-pocket costs for caregivers average about $7,000 per year. Here's how to get some help.

WEKU

'Hospital-at-home' trend means family members must be caregivers — ready or not

It's taking off around the country: Treatment at home for patients sick enough to be in a hospital, but stable enough to be home. Are family caregivers ready for all the responsibility?

Kiplinger

Retirees, Don’t Let Inflation Cut into Your Summer Plans

If you’re on a fixed income, pricier travel means compromises, but you can still do fun stuff while saving. Think National Parks passes and senior discounts.

The Texas Tribune

With new federal food stamp limits coming, advocates mobilize to inform Texas recipients

A requirement to work 80 hours a month, starting in September, could affect 44,000 Texans over age 49. Meanwhile, attention in Congress shifts to the farm bill’s significant impact on food stamp policy.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fix bad customer service at Social Security Administration

Seniors, people with disabilities and AARP are fed up with the poor service. There is no excuse for failing to provide people with the services they need and answers to questions about the Social Security they’ve earned.

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