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Give the Slam to Telemarketers!

by Randall J. Ryder September 7, 2010

Elderly adults are often targeted by telemarketers who view them as easy targets of their various schemes. Unfortunately, far too many of the elderly are victims of these scams by providing credit card information, social security numbers, or other information which often lead to identify theft, the  loss of money, or the acquisition of defective [...]

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Alzheimer’s Disease: No Cure as Yet

by Randall J. Ryder September 1, 2010

A great deal of research has been directed at finding ways to reduce the effects or the progression of Alzheimer’s.  While some prescription drugs have been found to reduce side effects of the disease, little progress has been in finding drugs that can cure an individual who has Alzheimer’s. Recent reviews of the state of [...]

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How to Spot Elder Depression

by Randall J. Ryder August 3, 2010

Many people often assume that as one ages the onset of depression is part of the psychological and physiological changes that one undergoes. Depression, however, is a treatable medical condition, not a normal part of aging.
The increased risk of depression among the elderly is a function of the likelihood of chronic health problems with [...]

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New Estate Tax for 2011?

by Randall P Ryder July 22, 2010

The lack of an estate tax in 2010 has resulted in a number of issues for estate planners, and has allowed at least one massive estate to pass without being subject to the estate tax. According to a recent article, however, at least two legislators are working on a new estate tax plan.

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How Scams Target the Elderly

by Randall J. Ryder July 20, 2010

Scams among elderly adults are increasing with the anticipation they will accelerate in the coming years as the elder population increases. According to a recent study by the MetLife Mature Market Institute, the elderly lose at least $2.6 billion to thieves, many of who are their own family members.
Scams are underreported
Unfortunately, these estimates are likely [...]

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What is the effect of no estate tax in 2010?

by Randall P Ryder July 13, 2010

Congress has not passed new estate tax legislation, which has caused havoc on many people’s estate plans. For one family, the lack of Congressional activity has resulted in a financial boon.
2010 is free of the estate tax
Because Congress has not passed new estate tax legislation, 2010 is free of the estate tax—which amounts to an [...]

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