The Consumer Guide to Financial Self-Defense is a new booklet that educates seniors on the warning signs of potential fraud or abuse by their financial advisors. It was produced by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.
AARP shares 10 time-tested steps that every senior should know for the 2012 tax filing season.
Reuters reports on a new study that shows millions of seniors are missing out on $20 billion in aid that could pay for everything from food to heating.
The New York Times reports on two new studies that show that Alzheimer’s disease may spread like an infection from brain cell to brain cell.
Agingcare.com shares a list of 12 handy apps for caregivers.
The Atlantic reports that exercise enhanced by virtual reality is better for seniors due to the greater cognitive benefits.
Regents Point resident Joann Allen calls her small space “my villa by the park.” She shares how she created her minimalist home in the latest issue of be.magazine.
To celebrate American Heart Month, please join us at Regents Point for a free seminar—Love Your Heart—presented by be.group Executive Chef Bruce Oravetz.
Oravetz, who has worked for several establishments during his 33-year career, will discuss how you can reduce the potential risks for heart disease and enjoy healthy dining options. He will also help you set and reach your goals to become more heart healthy and add years to your life.
The seminar will be held Thursday, Feb. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. Heart-healthy refreshments will be served.
Seating is limited, so please reserve your spot by calling (888) 445-0971.
The Sacramento Bee reports that a federal judge has issued a tentative ruling to halt a 10 percent cut in Medi-Cal reimbursement rates.
The Washington Post shares a story on how millions of families are struggling to care for elderly parents from afar.
AARP offers guidance on the best vitamins, minerals and other supplements that seniors should know about for a balanced healthy life.
Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean you have to give up running. The Los Angeles Times reports that several studies show running doesn’t necessarily lead to joint problems.
2011 was another challenging year for the U.S. economy and financial markets. The ongoing rollercoaster ride we find ourselves on has us asking one question: What should I be doing to protect my money?
What NOT to do is panic, according to Darin L. Gibson, owner and president of Irvine-based Burnham Gibson Financial Group, Inc. But doing a critical assessment is definitely required. “Retirees need to take a hard look at their cash flow, expenses and overall investment allocations,” he said in the latest issue of be.magazine.
In his interview, Gibson shares some worthwhile advice on how to protect your retirement finances and stretch your dollars during a time of fiscal uncertainty. You can check out what he had to say in the be.magazine article.
The Administration on Aging is gearing up for this year’s Older Americans Month, to be held in May. The 2012 theme is “Never Too Old to Play.”
Time magazine reports on a new study that shows that Nintendo’s video game Brain Age can help improve cognitive functions in seniors.
The National Institutes of Health released its latest annual report on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, which shares important research developments and a look at new treatments.
To bring the joy of music to their Regents Point neighbors, Robbie Snow and Betty Merritt created a Saturday afternoon film program they named Musical Matinee.
“We were talking about the Saturday matinees we went to when we were kids,” says Snow. “Then we came up with the idea of developing a matinee that was focused on musicals, since they are so popular with our age group.”
Twice a month, residents have the opportunity to experience one of three types of musical films: documentaries, feature films or live performances. Through private donations, the Musical Matinee group has been able to purchase 48 DVDs.
“Gigi” was a big favorite with their audience. “It has aged well,” says Snow. “That film is absolutely amazing.”
Films of live performances have included “Broadway’s Lost Treasures: the Best of the Tony Awards,” which features performances by Katharine Hepburn, Joel Grey and Julie Andrews. Residents also enjoyed “The Nutcracker” with Mikhail Baryshnikov.
The Musical Matinee group has shown many documentaries, but one about songwriters Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein brought the most memorable reaction from a resident.
Snow says the resident, who is a widower, told her that the film reminded him of the days he would listen to Rodgers and Hammerstein tunes with his late wife. “He had tears in his eyes,” she says.
When Musical Matinee gets underway at 2 p.m. in the Regents Point card room, up to 25 people come for the show. “The atmosphere is very cozy and low-key,” says Snow. Often family members who are visiting join in. Everyone is welcome.
Are you trying to be healthier in 2012? The Administration on Aging shares its list of resources to help you stick to your health and fitness goals this year.
Agingcare.com reports on the seven questions every caregiver should ask to help them be more effective and at peace while caring for a loved one.
Happy 90th Birthday, Betty White! In a video gallery, the Los Angeles Times takes a look at Betty’s seven decades on the silver screen and TV.
There’s nothing more comforting than those dishes that take us back to our childhood. But sweet and savory indulgences often come at a cost to our health. There may be “healthy” alternatives, but they’re just not the same, are they?
It’s a no-no to play around too much with the classics, be.group Executive Chef Bruce Oravetz said in the latest issue of be.magazine. “You don’t paint a mustache on the Mona Lisa,” he said.
That said, Oravetz and his team have come up with a series of be.group signature dishes that whisk healthy ingredients into some erstwhile favorites without compromising the flavors we grew up with. They including everything from herb-roasted chicken to the new be.group cookie, a big chewy flavorful treat that seems to have a little bit of everything in it—and we mean that in a good way.
Oravetz and chefs Dave Powers (Regents Point), Ben Root (White Sands La Jolla) and Darin Wachs (Windsor) also offered their advice on how to transform some family favorites into dishes a little less threatening to your diet with a stealthy injection of healthful ingredients.
Take a look at what the chefs had to say and some signature recipes in be.magazine.
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