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May is Older Americans Month in Illinois
Observance highlights state’s leadership in providing quality programs that offer independence and protections to seniors

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[May 02, 2014]  SPRINGFIELD - Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed May as Older Americans Month in Illinois and joins the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) to honor more than two million adults, aged 60 years or older, who live in the state. (A copy of the full proclamation follows this release). Each May, a campaign theme is chosen to recognize older adults for the contributions they make. This year's theme Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow focuses on injury prevention that emphasizes helping older adults stay active, which is timely as we are witnessing an increase in the number of adults reaching retirement age who are remaining strong and active for longer than ever before.  (Click here for the rest of the story)


Oasis to host Lunch and Learn program for family caregivers

In cooperation with Senior Citizens of Logan County, the Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland has scheduled a Lunch and Learn program Tuesday, from noon to 1 p.m., for informal caregivers of older adults and grandparents and other relatives raising children. The program will be presented at St. John United Church, the temporary location of the Oasis Senior Center, at 210 Seventh St. in Lincoln.   (Click here for the rest of the story.)


Long-term care crisis prompts more aggressive collection tactics

Insurance industry expert shares tips for protecting your family from 'filial' support laws

Most people do not understand filial support laws, which are spreading to more states — 28 and counting, says insurance industry expert Chris Orestis.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


New e-book, 'Help on the Way,' explores long-term health-care funding

Chris Orestis, senior health-care advocate and CEO of Life Care Funding, has published a free e-book, "Help on the Way," that details the slowly unfolding crisis happening now in the United States: a "Silver Tsunami" of aging Americans with no way to pay for long-term care.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


Three steps for turning a real estate or business sale into the ideal retirement

Financial experts share common mistakes & how to avoid them

Throughout life, we encounter a number of "financial impact points" -- pivotal events with the potential to make our dreams come true, say financial advisers Chris Snyder and Haitham "Hutch" Ashoo, co-authors of "Exiting Strategies: The CEO's Seven Critical Steps To Cashing-Out of a Business, Managing and Preserving Wealth."  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


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SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN

Don't stress over fraud

By Becky Whitlow,
Social Security district manager in Springfield

April is Stress Awareness Month, but one thing that should never cause you stress is doing business with Social Security.    (Click here for the rest of the story.)


Area Agency on Aging will host Lunch and Learn at Oasis for family caregivers

The Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland, in cooperation with Senior Citizens of Logan County, has scheduled a Lunch and Learn program for informal caregivers of older adults and for grandparents and other relatives raising children. The session will be at St. John United Church, the temporary location of the Oasis Senior Center, at 210 Seventh St. in Lincoln, on April 15 from noon to 1 p.m.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


6 signs your retirement plan is in trouble

Estate planner shares tips for avoiding a 2008-style disaster during the 'distribution' years

After the 2008 economic meltdown, when the stock market fell 37 percent, veteran financial adviser Curt Whipple met with clients from outside financial institutions who'd lost 50 to 60 percent of their portfolio in a single year.  (Click here for the rest of the story.)


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