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Herb Kohl chats about health reform, long-term care, target-date funds retirement issues. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/geezer88.html">Fire Safety For Seniors</a> Protecting yourself from blazes if you're elderly. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/is-ira-taxed-for-elder-care.aspx?pid=p:caf">Is IRA Taxed for Elder Care?</a> You can minimize taxes paid on an IRA if you use the money to pay for a nursing home. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/lifeline_warning.html">Safety Alert Issued For Lifeline Pendant Personal Help Buttons</a> 'Lifeline' could be deathline. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/health_aide.html">Home Health Aide Shortage Looms, Experts Warn</a> Job more dangerous than mining coal. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/geezer87.html">Preparing For Flu Season</a> H1N1 raises new risks. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/end_of_life.html">End Of Life Isn't a Disease, It's a Fact of Life</a> 'Death panel' dust-up draws attention to the need for more reasoned discussion. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/financial-literacy/7-ways-to-stretch-your-retirement-income-1.aspx?pid=p:caf">7 Ways To Stretch Your Retirement Income</a> You don't have to defy the laws of physics to stretch your money so it will last. Just plan wisely. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/geezer85.html">Building A Medical Family Tree</a> Hereditary health history can help pinpoint and avoid problems. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/alzheimers_diet.html">Mediterranean Diet Linked With Lower Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease</a> Physical activity also tied to lower risk. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/10-top-cars-for-older-drivers-1.aspx?pid=p:caf">10 Top Cars for Older Drivers</a> Facing many challenges, older drivers should consider these 10 models with special design features. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/bp_dementia.html">Some Blood Pressure Drugs May Help Protect Against Dementia</a> ACE inhibitors could hold the key. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/new-fha-reverse-mortgage-boon-to-seniors-1.aspx?pid=p:caf">New FHA Reverse Mortgage a Boon to Seniors</a> Seniors can buy a home with a reverse mortgage, keep their existing home and save big bucks. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/alzheimers_coffee.html">Researchers Find Caffeine Effective Alzheimer’s Treatment</a> Morning cup of java may prove beneficial. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/realestateadviser/20090628-RE-adviser-buying-home-parents-a1.asp">Buying a Home for Your Parents</a> When shopping for mom and dad, weigh these options to decide if it's a second home or a rental. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/video_stuff.html">Video: Older Americans Becoming 'Prisoners Of Their Stuff'</a> Downsizing requires some rigorous house-cleaning. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/atv_seniors.html">Growing Number of Adults in ATV Accidents</a> Seniors account for high percentage of injuries. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/boomers_health.html">More Boomers Losing Health Coverage</a> Older workers losing insurance when they need it most. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/ss_scam.html">Scammers Targeting Social Security Recipients</a> Seniors should be suspicious of any offer of help with stimulus payment. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/seniors_congress.html">Congress Becoming More Pro-Senior, Study Finds</a> Survey of voting records finds more support for senior issues. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/05/hips.html">Artificial Hips Last Twice As Long As Predicted</a> Study finds replacement hips surprisingly durable. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/04/video_retirement.html">Video: More Boomers Plan to Keep On Working</a> Retire? In this economy? Don't think so. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/geezer84.html">Can Kegel Exercises Stop Incontinence In Women?</a> Simple exercises to prevent pelvic disorders. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/alzheimer_blood_test.html">Blood Test May Diagnose Alzheimer's</a> Presence of two specific proteins is key to severity. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/financial_literacy/borrowing_money/reverse_mortgages_a1.asp">The Ins and Outs of Reverse Mortgages</a> You can tap your home equity without having to repay it as long as you live in the house. But it's an expensive loan. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/extendicare_dropped.html">Extendicare Suit Tossed for Vagueness</a> Judge says allegations are not specific enough. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/seniors_alcohol.html">Older Drinkers Get Drunk Faster</a> Study finds older adults become impaired without realizing it. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/retirement/20090304-retirement-security-a1.asp">Mending the Cracked Nest Egg</a> Lawmakers are talking to academics and industry experts about how to fix America's retirement system. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/02/geezer82.html">Seniors More Vulnerable to Diarrhea</a> Tips to handle this unpleasant condition. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/02/boomers_retire02.html">Congress Takes Up Boomer Retirement Woes</a> Many boomers having second thoughts about retiring. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/02/geezer081.html">Drinker's Nose Not Just for Tipplers</a> That red, bumpy nose comes from rosacea, not from over-imbibing. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/02/boomers_retire.html">Derailed Boomers Changing Retirement Plans</a> Stock market volatility stirs feelings of dread. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/02/teeth_heart.html">Good Dental Hygiene Linked to Heart Health</a> Diseased gums can lead to endocarditis, other dangerous infections. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/DrDon/20090213_retiree_rmd_ira_a1.asp">Retirees Get Money Break in 2009</a> Retirees won't have to take a required mandatory distribution from their accounts during 2009. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/02/geezer080.html">Can Pacemakers Hinder Your Sex Life?</a> Only if powerful magnets are involved. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/retirementguide2008/20081103-retire-money-needed-a1.asp">How Much is Enough for Retirement?</a> Many people are questioning if they can still afford to retire early, on time, or at all. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/01/geezer079.html">Colonoscopy Is Nothing to Dread</a> The preparation is not much fun, though. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/01/video_nursinghome.html">Video: Choosing a Nursing Home</a> It boils down to one question. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/01/geezer078.html">Senior Mobility: Choosing a Cane</a> Future columns will discuss scooters, wheelchairs and other mobility aids. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/retirement/20090113-social-security-do-overs-a1.asp">Supersize Social Security</a> Here are three ways for seniors to perform financial do-overs later in retirement. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/lifestages/20090109-end-of-life-care-a1.asp">Find End-of-Life Care to Fit Your Finances</a> Now there's a way for patients to find the best hospital for end-of-life care. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/01/boden_hiring_aide.html">Hiring a Home Health Aide</a> It's a big step; plan and consider before you jump. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/01/cr_retirement_planning.html">Too Much Retirement Planning May Be As Bad As Too Little</a> Suggestions to rebuild the nest egg and secure the future. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/DrDon/20090102_variable_annuity_a1.asp">Understand Annuity Before You Sign</a> The wrong time to learn more details about your annuity contract is after you sign on the dotted line. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/12/geezer077.html">Elevated CRP Can be a Sign of Infection, Or Worse</a> High levels can also indicate increased heart attack risk. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/12/geezer076.html">Got The Shakes? Botox Can Help!</a> Cosmetic treatment can stabilize muscle spasms and tremors. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/pf/20070814_annuity_alternatives_1.asp">The Quest for Retirement Income</a> Annuities are good for providing income in retirement. Companies looking for newer, better ways. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/retirementguide2008/20081103-medicare-coverage-a1.asp">What to Expect from Medicare</a> This primer on the government health plan for those 65 and up explains your options. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/12/boden_dr_visit.html">Caregivers Must Prepare for Doctor Visits</a> Planning is key to successful health care for the elderly. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/retirementguide2008/20081103-changing-attitudes-a1.asp">Rethinking Retirement in Uncertain Times</a> Traditional retirement is undergoing transformation. For many, it's likely to happen later, and it may involve work. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/pf/20081121_medicare_fraud_risk_a1.asp">Medicare Fraud Risk Grows for Some</a> Shady sales agents put seniors at increased risk of falling victim to Medicare fraud. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/11/medicare_drug.html">Time to Review Medicare Drug Plan Options for 2009</a> Consumers can appeal if their medications will no longer be covered. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/11/medical_errors_us.html">More Than Half of Chronically Ill Scrimp on Health Care</a> U.S. patients experience highest rates of medical errors, costs, and problems. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/10/geezer075.html">Should Seniors Get Their Teeth Whitened?</a> Procedure can be costly if preemptive steps aren't taken. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/10/seniors_healthcare.html">Are Some Seniors Getting Too Much Health Care?</a> More is not always better when it comes to medicine, surgery. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/10/seniors_expense.html">Illnesses Afflicting Elderly Cost More to Treat</a> Treatment for seniors hit $196 billion in 2007. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/10/geezer074.html">Can Coffee Offset Liver Damage from Alcohol?</a> Tips for avoiding cirrhosis. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/10/seniors_employment.html">Retirement Postponed for More Americans</a> What older workers can do to find employment in uncertain times. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/10/geezer073.html">Spotting Signs of Cocaine Abuse</a> Still one of the most dangerous drugs around. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/10/geezer072.html">Do Seniors Get Bad Breath More Often?</a> Dentures can collect bacteria which lead to halitosis. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/10/mayo_alzheimers.html">Mayo Clinic Researchers Tout Alzheimer's Progress</a> Areas of study combine new drugs with healthier living. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/09/geezer070.html">Headaches Need to Be Watched</a> Many different types of migraines, even more causes. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/09/wall_street_seniors.html">Seniors Hit Hard by Financial Crisis</a> Collapsing home prices, tight credit, dwindling investment income a lethal brew. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/09/geezer069.html">Do Seniors Get More Cavities?</a> Plaque buildup, gum disease increase with age. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/09/geezer068.html">Seniors Tend to Bruise More Easily</a> Aging leads to thinner skin. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/08/geezer067.html">Color Blindness Isn't Black and White</a></li> How color vision deficiency really works. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/08/geezer066.html">What Exactly is a "Charley Horse?"</a> How to avoid painful muscle cramps. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/08/geezer065.html">Don't Overdo or Underuse Antibiotics</a> Misuse can lead to increase in drug-resistant "superbugs." <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/08/elderly_heat.html">Dog Days a Threat to Seniors' Health</a> The elderly are more prone to heat-related illnesses. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/retirement_women.html">Women Fear Retirement More than Men — For Good Reason</a> Longer-lived and underpaid, women are more likely to outlive their assets. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/retirement_savings.html">Baby Boomers Face Longer Lives with Fewer Assets</a> Many may outlive their money. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/ftc_craftmatic.html">Senator Prods FTC to Investigate Craftmatic Complaints</a> Elderly consumers complain of pushy door-to-door salesmen. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/retirement_timing.html">Whatever Happened to Retirement?</a> Consumers fear they don't have enough money to quit working. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/hdl_dementia.html">Low Levels of 'Good Cholesterol' Linked to Memory Loss, Dementia Risk</a> Another reason to monitor your cholesterol levels. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/geezer061.html">'Natural' Products Can Be Dangerous for Seniors</a> Unregulated supplements and foods can do more harm than good. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/retirement_survey.html">Survey: Americans Not Prepared for Retirement</a> Only 28 percent expect to retire comfortably. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/bankruptcy_seniors.html">Bankruptcy Rates Rise Among Older Americans</a> Health care costs most often to blame; new bankruptcy law makes matters worse. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/geezer060.html">Hemorrhoids a Common but Little-Discussed Annoyance</a> Symptoms can be nasty but prevention is relatively simple for most individuals. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/nursing_home_aggression.html">Study Cites Aggressive Nursing Home Residents</a> Shouting, pushing, bullying are common, researchers find. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/geezer059.html">Heart Bypass Patients Fear 'Pump Head' Effect</a> Surgery leaves some patients confused or lacking in mental sharpness. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/geezer058.html">What Women -- and Men -- Should Know about Breast Cancer</a> The Healthy Geezer explores symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/alz_celery.html">Chemical in Celery May Fight Alzheimer's</a> Study finds luteolin reduces inflammation in the brain. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/seniors_finances.html">Seniors Lose 51% of Buying Power Since 2000</a> Cost-of-living adjustments don't keep up with inflation. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/cr_drug_prices.html">Drug Prices Can Vary Widely, Survey Finds</a> Study finds Costco the cheapest, followed by AARP.com, Wal-Mart. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/geezer056.html">Bursitis Common But Treatable</a> Problem is more common among the elderly. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/05/geezer057.html">Children, Seniors Most Frequent Dog-Bite Victims</a> Most bites aren't serious. Tips on avoiding bites. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/alz_lifestyle.html">Lifestyle Linked to Alzheimer's Onset</a> Heavy drinking, smoking seen as major risks. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/senior_garden.html">Tips for Aging Gardeners</a> Injuries are more common than you might think <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/exercise_dementia.html">Mayo Clinic Finds Exercise Combats Cognitive Decline</a> Yet another reason for seniors to exercise. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/seniors_health.html">Health Care System Not Ready for Aging Boomers</a> Health care workforce too small, not trained in geriatric care. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/bp_statins.html">Statins May Help Reduce Blood Pressure</a> Study documents 'significant' benefits. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/breast_cancer_drinking.html">Breast Cancer Linked To Drinking In Older Women</a> Even moderate drinking adds to risk, study finds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/boomer_retirement.html">Survey Finds Boomers Reconsidering Retirement</a> Boomers find they can't afford to quit working. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/bp_treatment.html">New Guidelines for Stubborn High Blood Pressure</a> Patients who don't respond to normal treatments may benefit. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/depression_seniors.html">Higher Rx Costs May Limit Seniors’ Access to Antidepressants</a> Seniors prone to serious depression, which often goes untreated. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/geezer054.html">Senior Years Aren't Always Serene</a> One in five seniors suffer from anxiety disorders, it's estimated. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/04/bp_new_rx.html">Study: New Blood Pressure Rx Has Fewer Side Effects</a> Study also finds orlistat helps relieve hypertension. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/geezer053.html">Sleep Apnea Can Be Dangerous</a> Prompt diagnosis and treatment essential. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/alzheimers_belly.html">Pot Belly in Middle Age Linked to Alzheimer's</a> Study is first to show link between middle-age spread and Alzheimer's in later life. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/alzheimers_boomers.html">10 Million Boomers Face Alzheimer's</a> Caseload likely to more than double as population ages. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/prediabetes.html">Prediabetes: What You Should Know</a> You may be able to prevent full-blown diabetes. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/ny_senior_travel.html">Travel and Tour Operator Accused of Preying on Senior Citizens</a> New York sues American Heritage Tours. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/geezer051.html">Aneurysms: Scary but Treatable</a> Early detection essential, as some forms can be lethal. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/reverse_mortgages.html">Older Homeowners Warned about Reverse Mortgages</a> But it may still be a better option than foreclosure. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/denture.html">Dangers of Denture Cleansers</a> FDA warns of harm from allergic reactions, miseuse. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/alzheimers_parents.html">Alzheimer's Risk Higher in Victims' Children</a> Risk rises if both parents had Alzheimer's, study finds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/geezer050.html">Seniors Need to be Wary of Falling</a> The Healthy Geezer lists steps you can take to avoid falls. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/seniors_jobs.html">Employment Resources for Retirees</a> Working after retirement can make you healthier, wealthier. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/03/seniors_drugs.html">AARP Report Finds Seniors' Drug Costs Rising</a> Drug prices 'exploded' after Medicare Part D began. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/robots.html">Robotic Dog a Good Companion For Seniors?</a> Nursing home study finds no difference between robots and real dogs. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/glucosamine.html">Glucosamine Doesn't Work, Study Finds</a> Popular arthritis treatment has no apparent effect. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/retirement_lifestyle.html">Retirees May Face Unexpected Lifestyle Changes</a> Rising cost of health care threatens seniors' financial security. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/cataract_options.html">Cataract Surgery Options Can Eliminate Bifocals</a> New implantable lenses let patients see near, far and in between. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/payday_seniors.html">Payday Lenders Targeting Seniors</a> Report finds lenders clustering near senior housing. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/longevity.html">'Secrets' of Extreme Longevity Revealed</a> Good habits in early old age lead to extra decades. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/geezer049.html">Hair Loss Affects Older Women Too</a> Most hair loss is hereditary but there are steps you can take to minimize it. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/bp_survey.html">Blood Pressure: What You Don't Know Can Kill You</a> Millions aren't aware of link to heart attack and stroke. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/boomer_retire.html">Retiring Boomers Flock to Rural Areas</a> Many move to quieter regions of their home state. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/fl_reverse_mortgage.html">Seniors Should be Wary of Reverse Mortgage Scams</a> Scams involving reverse mortgages becoming common. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/tax_caregivers.html">Tax Breaks for Family Caregivers</a> Elderly parents may qualify as dependents. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/ss_scam.html">Social Security Scam Targets Seniors</a> Callers try to get account numbers. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/geezer048.html">Seniors Have Fewer Fevers</a> The body's response to infection slows with age. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/alzheimer_tnf.html">Fast-Acting Alzheimer's Therapy Excites Researchers</a> New therapy gets results within minutes, study claims. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/fda_cialis.html">FDA Approves Daily Cialis Dosage</a> Daily dose may let men be more spontaneous. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/wa_mobility.html">Electric Mobility Settles Misrepresentation Charges</a> Rascal Scooter sales practices challenged by Washington state. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/fda_ed.html">FDA Warns Consumers About Chinese 'Health' Supplements</a> 'Natural' alternatives to Viagra may be dangerous. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/geezer047.html">Medical Uses of Marijuana</a> Feds block use of marijuana for most purposes. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/senior_friendly_home.html">Simple Tips for Making a Home Senior-Friendly</a> A few modifications can make life a lot easier for seniors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/geezer046.html">Can Oatmeal Really Lower Your Cholesterol?</a> The short answer is yes. So is the long one. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/ca_annuity_scam.html">California Shuts Down Annuity Sales Scam</a> Salesmen posed as lawyers, preyed on vulnerable seniors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/geezer045.html">Sensitivity to Caffeine Increases with Age</a> Seniors may have to cut back, or even eliminate, caffeine from their diet. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/fda_bystolic.html">FDA Approves New Beta Blocker</a> Bystolic is newest blood-pressure drug. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/parent_talk.html">Time to Have an Important Talk with Elderly Parents</a> Holiday togetherness offers a chance to catch up on vital matters. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/warranty_scams.html">Car Warranty Scams Target Seniors</a> High-pressure tactics used to sign up unwary seniors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/shingles.html">Study: Shingles Virus Common among Healthy Adults</a> More adults should get shingles vaccine, researchers conclude. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/avandia_risks.html">Study: Avandia May Do More Harm than Good</a> Use of diabetes medications in older adults carries risks. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/sugar_alzheimers.html">Too Much Sugar May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk</a> Exact mechanism unknown but research highlights risk. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/top_ten_scams.html">Top Ten Scams of 2007</a> Old reliables and nervy newcomers fleece rich and poor alike. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/geezer042.html">Lower Back Pain a Problem for All Ages</a> Three-part series examines causes, prevention and treatment of lower back pain. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/new_knees.html">Need New Knees? Read This First</a> New surgical procedure cuts recovery time for many. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/seniors_credit.html">Study: Seniors Not Familiar With Credit Freezes</a> Barriers include cost, accessibility, AARP study finds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/fit_fat.html">Fitness May Outweigh Fat as Longevity Indicator</a> Study finds fit seniors less likely to die, even if overweight. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/12/worst_nursing_homes.html">Feds List Worst Nursing Homes</a> 52 facilities make the 'worst of the worst' list. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/ss_checkup.html">Social Security Errors Common</a> Consumers should carefully review their annual statements. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/medicare_suit.html">Suit Seeks Medicare Coverage of 'Off-Label' Drugs</a> Seniors going without needed medication, suit charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/senior_gadgets.html">Senior-Friendly Holiday Gift Gadgets</a> Everybody likes gadgets, even your grandparents. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/medicare_d.html">Social Security, Medicare Raises Set for January</a> Retirees get the smallest increase in four years, just 2.3%. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/longevity_insurance.html">Longevity Insurance: OK If You Live Long Enough</a> New type of annuity kicks in at a predetermined age. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/fda_cosmetics.html">FDA Seizes 'Age Intervention' Cosmetics</a> Eyelash treatment could cause optic nerve damage. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/winter_heart.html">Winter is Prime Time for Heart Attacks</a> Risk of a heart attack doubles during the winter months. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/irs_scam.html">Scam Targets Elderly Seeking Tax Help</a> Victims lose money and risk identity theft. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/geezer040.html">More Alcoholism in Retirement Communities?</a> Alcoholism widespread but often misdiagnosed in seniors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/beta_carotene.html">Beta Carotene May Slow Memory Loss</a> 'Oxidative stress' may be reduced by long-term use of supplements. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/flu_shot.html">Record Amount Of Flu Vaccine On Hand</a> No reason not to get a flu shot this year. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/11/rx_errors.html">How Safe Is Your Prescription?</a> Wrong drugs, incorrect dosages are more common than you might think. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/geezer038.html">Can Acupuncture Help Knee Pain?</a> The answer may surprise you. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/geezer037.html">Nasty Flu Year in Store</a> Flu shot the best way to avoid becoming ill. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/geezer036.html">Coffee Can Interfere with Vitamin Absorption</a> Vitamins and minerals are essential; the best source is a healthy diet. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/alzheimer_protein.html">Promising Alzheimer’s Discovery Reported</a> Protein reverses learning problems in mice. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/geezer035.html">HIV/AIDS Growing Rapidly Among Seniors</a> Infection rate rising faster among adults 50+ than in those under 40. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/geezer034.html">Do Seniors Suffer More Heartburn?</a> Chronic heartburn -- more than twice a week -- calls for treatment. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/hip_drug.html">Drug Reduces New Fractures and Deaths after Hip Fracture</a> Osteoporosis drug given once yearly reduces death rate by 28%. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/geezer033.html">You Can Be Your Own Blood Donor</a> What's the safest source of transfused blood? You are. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/alzheimer_race.html">Misconceptions About Alzheimer's Vary Among Races</a> Study finds some groups more likely to regard Alzheimer's as 'normal' <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/geezer032.html">Hip Replacement Surgery Generally Effective</a> Hips and knees most likely to need replacement as we age. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/alzheimer_diet.html">Mediterranean Diet May Extend Alzheimer’s Patients’ Lives</a> Earlier study finds Mediterranean diet lowers risk of developing Alzheimer's. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/geezer031.html">Acetaminophen: Widely Used but Dangerous in Large Doses</a> Commonly known as Tylenol, overdoses can be toxic to the liver. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/floaters.html">Zapping Eye Floaters With Laser Viewed As Risky</a> Too much risk, too little benefit, surgeons warn. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/lifealert_folo.html">Seniors' Fear of Falling Keeps Life Alert Flush</a> Former U.S. Surgeon General cashes in on seniors' fears. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/lifealert_alternatives.html">Alternatives to Life Alert</a> Smaller companies offer comparable service at less cost. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/09/oral_health.html">Oral Health a Matter of Life and Death for Seniors</a> Neglecting dental hygiene can have life-threatening consequences. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/geezer030.html">Blurred Vision May Be First Symptom of Macular Degeneration</a> Seniors should check with their eye specialist at first sign of AMD. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/drinking_bp.html">Heavy Drinking Linked To High Blood Pressure In Older Men</a> Moderate drinking may be beneficial but not heavy imbibing. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/ed.html">Erectile Dsyfunction Affects All Ages</a> Most men don't talk about it, which only makes things worse. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/fl_craftmatic.html">Craftmatic Settles Florida Charges</a> Agrees to reform sales practices, pay restitution to consumers. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/census_scam.html">Seniors Targeted by Bogus 'Census'</a> Mailer asks for information ... and credit card numbers. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/geezer029.html">Dry Mouth and Bad Breath May Be Related</a> Medications are often to blame. Chewing gum, non-sweetened hard candy may help. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/866_scam.html">866 Calls Pushing Phony Health Insurance</a> Caller claims to offer Medicare Plus plans. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/caffeine_dementia.html">Caffeine May Keep Dementia At Bay In Women</a> No similar effect in men, though. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/alz_donepezil.html">Alzheimer’s Drug Seen As “Safe, Effective”</a> Study finds donepezil improves memory and function in patients with severe, as well as mild and moderate, Alzheimer's. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/geezer028.html">Depression Not a Normal Part of Aging</a> Old age might not be a barrel of laughs but depression's not normal and should be treated. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/seniors_hip.html">Hip Protectors Don’t Protect Elderly In Falls: Study</a> Seniors might as well save their money, researchers report. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/alzheimer_research.html">Researchers “A Step Closer” To Alzheimer’s Cure</a> British scientists working on a drug that may stop, and ever reverse, progression of Alzheimer's. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/cholesterol_cancer.html">Study Finds Association Between Low Cholesterol Levels and Cancer</a> Heart health benefits of statins remain clear, however. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/geezer027.html">It's Not Wise to Ignore Angina</a> The chest pain called angina is a sign of underlying heart disease and needs to be checked out immediately. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/ia_ltc.html">Iowa Probes Long-Term Care Insurance</a> Consumers complain of unexpected increases in premiums, denied benefits. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/geezer026.html">Cataract Surgery Is Nothing to Fear</a> Cataracts are a common complication of aging; the surgery is simple and usually effective. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/nursing_home_eye.html">Nursing Home Residents Get Less Vision Care</a> Two-thirds of residents in Alabama study had no record of eye exams. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/alzheimer_patch.html">FDA Approves Alzheimer’s Patch</a> Exelon patch expected to slow Alzheimer's progression with fewer side effects than pills. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/geezer025.html">When Does Menopause Really Begin?</a> The Healthy Geezer answers readers' questions about health and aging. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/07/geezer024.html">Enlarged Prostate Doesn't Mean Cancer</a> The symptoms can be similar though, so a doctor visit is important. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/geezer023.html">Elder Abuse: What You Can Do</a> Neglect and abuse can take many forms. Here's what to look for. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/alzheimers_vaccine.html">Scientists Raise Hopes For Alzheimer's Vaccine</a> Proteins used to destroy bacteria and viruses may hold the key. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/pill_box.html">FDA Approves Computerized Pill Box</a> Electronic medication manager aims to reduce medication errors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/medicare_marketing.html"> Insurance Companies Pledge Medicare Marketing Reforms</a> Companies accused of abusive tactics in signing up seniors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/geezer022.html">Clearing the Air about Constipation</a> It's a common problem and often easily treated. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/calcium_supplements.html">Dietary Calcium Protects Bones Better than Supplements</a> Finding is significant for women at risk of osteoporosis. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/alzheimers_ivig.html">Researchers Hopeful About New Alzheimer’s Therapy</a> "Global epidemic" feared if effective treatment isn't found soon. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/geezer021.html">"TIA" Is Nothing to Ignore</a> "Little strokes" often precede big ones and need immediate attention. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/cosmeceuticals.html">Mayo Clinic Cautions On Anti-Wrinkle Products</a> Aging boomers should look elsewhere for the fountain of youth. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/05/geezer019.html">What To Do about Erectile Dysfunction</a> Advice from the Healthy Geezer about a common problem faced by older men. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/05/senate_medicare_advantage.html">Senate Eyes Medicare Advantage Marketing Abuses</a> Deceptive sales practices and outright fraud reported. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/05/geezer018.html">Risk of Diabetes Increases with Age</a> Not everyone expriences symptoms so regular check-ups important for seniors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/05/fda_trueman.html">FDA Warns Against Using 'True Man' and 'Energy Max'</a> "Natural" products may contain dangerous ingredients, feds warn. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/05/bp_alzheimers.html">Blood Pressure Drugs May Provide Alzheimer’s Protection</a> ACE inhibitors may act by reducing inflammation in the brain. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/05/geezer017.html">Aging, Medications Can Affect Appetite</a> Seniors need to have a plan to ensure they can adequate nutrition. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/05/ia_pch.html">Iowa AG Warns Residents About Publishers’ Clearing House</a> Seniors buying lots of unnecessary merchandise in hopes of winning big. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/geezer016_blood.html">The Healthy Geezer: High Blood Pressure Is Common ... But Serious</a> Hypertension can cause serious damage without symptoms. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/mn_annuity_suit.html">Minnesota Sues Another Annuity Insurer</a> American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company accused of permitting agents to sell inappropriate annuities to seniors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/ca_funerals.html">California Prepaid Funeral Scam Targets Seniors</a> Southern California funeral home operator sold "pre-need" plans but allegedly pocketed the money. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/seniors_predatory.html">Seniors Bear Brunt Of Predatory Lending</a> Seniors losing their homes to predatory refinance scams. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/geezer015_glaucoma.html">The Healthy Geezer: Any Cure for Glaucoma?</a> No cure yet but early treatment can prevent vision loss in many cases. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/alzheimer_detection.html">Progress Toward Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis Reported</a> Researchers develop test with accuracy rate as high as 90 percent. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/geezer014_memory.html">Dealing with Arthritis</a> Forget self-diagnosis. There are several kinds of arthritis and all require different treatment. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/tai_chi.html">Tai Chi May Protect Against Shingles</a> NIH-sponsored study finds traditional Chinese exercise may be beneficial for seniors at risk of painful shingles. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/ftc_bonds.html">Feds Get Judgment Against Cross-Border Con Artist</a> Scam targeted senior citizens with bogus bond pitches, unfilled promises of quick profits. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/geezer013_memory.html">Forgetfulness Isn't Always Cause for Concern</a> Seniors should expect some memory loss but it never hurts to check with your physician. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/buzz.html">Georgia Suspends Buzz Telecom's Operating Certificate</a> Indiana attorney general investigating the company as consumer complaints pour in. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/cu_statins.html">Consumer Reports Pushes For Generic Cholesterol Drug Use</a> Consumer group counters campaign by Pfizer to encourage use of higher-priced Lipitor. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/geezer012_liver_spots.html">Liver Spots Aren't All Dangerous</a> But an annual full-body check-up isn't a bad idea, especially for older fair-skinned people. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/geezer011_rectal_cancer.html">New Attitude about Colorectal Cancer</a> Seniors more willing to discuss the second leading cause of cancer death. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/alzheimers_cases.html">Alzheimer's Cases Up 10% In 5 Years</a> Aging of baby boomers likely to see even greater increases in caseload. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/geezer010_bladder.html">Treatment Can Ease Bladder Control Problems</a> Seniors should consult their physician about urination problems. Many treatment options are available. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/fl_homeward_bound.html">Florida Warns Consumers about Homeward Bound</a> Company doesn't pay for home-care services it promises seniors, attorney general warns. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/ftc_my_free_medicine.html">"Free Medicine" Marketer Settles FTC Charges</a> My Free Medicine targeted low-income consumers, charged $199 for information they could have gotten for free. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/mn_trust_mills.html">Minnesota Sues "Trust Mills"</a> State charges firms preyed on senior citizens with living trusts and inappropriate annuities. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/ny_assisted_living_theft.html">Assisted Living Employee Indicted for Stealing from Residents</a> New York charges employees was supposed to help residents pay their bills but stole from them instead. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/seniors_disability.html">Are the Boomers in Worse Shape than Predecessors?</a> Study finds those in their 50s complaining of more aches and pains than their predecessors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/geezer009_hearing.html">Hearing Loss Affects One in Three Over 60</a> While hearing loss is common, it requires prompt medical attention. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/geezer008_grapefruit.html">Note to Seniors: Grapefruit Juice Can Cause Trouble</a> It can interact with prescription medications and make them ineffective or harmful. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/geezer007_lowvision.html">The Healthy Geezer: "Low Vision" in Seniors Needs Early Treatment</a> "Low vision" isn't the same as being near-sighted. Professional diagnosis and treatment is needed. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/mo_senior_sting.html">Missouri Sues 27 Direct Mail Companies</a> State goes after direct mail scam artists nationwide. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/geezer006_exercise.html">Can Seniors Exercise Safely?</a> Advice for seniors on exercises they can -- and should -- do regularly. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/geezer005_dizzy.html">Balance Problems in Seniors Need to be Checked Out</a> Dizziness, loss of balance not a normal part of aging and should not be ignored. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/fosamax.html">Merck Braces for Flood of Fosamax Lawsuits</a> Osteoporosis drug can destroy patient's jawbone. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/loneliness_alzheimers.html">Loneliness Associated With Increased Risk of Dementia</a> Study finds lonely adults more likely to develop Alzheimer's-like dementia in old age. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/geezer004_sleep.html">Do Older People Need More Sleep?</a> Columnist Fred Cicetti answers questions about seniors' health concerns. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/aarp_annuity.html">AARP Launches Annuity Program for its Members</a> Program offers guaranteed income for life to AARP's 37 million members. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/geezer03_colds.html">Do Grandparents Get More Colds?</a> Good question. The Healthy Geezer has the answer. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/seniors_fractures.html">Older Adults Vulnerable to Refractures, Study Finds</a> Men and women both at risk of subsequent fractures. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/mn_allianz.html">Minnesota Charges Allianz Life Sold Unsuitable Annuities to Seniors</a> Lawsuit claims company's agents exploited elderly clients. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/fishman_flu_stroke.html">Flu Shot May Reduce Risk of Stroke</a> More research needed, but studies point to reduced risk of both stroke and heart attack. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/geezer002_shingles.html">Nothing Funny about Shingles</a> Chicken pox gets a second shot at seniors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/bernanke_boomers.html">Bernanke: Aging Boomers Are the "Calm Before The Storm"</a> Time to reform Social Security is long past, Fed chief warns. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/geezer001_floaters.html">Floaters in the Eye</a> Most older people experience "floaters" but an eye check-up is a good idea if they appear suddenly. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/alzheimers_gene.html">Gene Changes Identified in Alzheimer's</a> Finding could lead to a better understanding of the disease. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/congress_partd.html">House Passes Bill to Cut Medicare Prescription Drug Costs</a> But President Bush vows to veto the measure if it reaches his desk. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/01/medicare_rx_prices.html">Study Finds "Tremendous" Disparity In Medicare Prescription Drug Prices</a> People in poorest areas often wind up paying the most for their prescriptions. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/osteo_drug.html">Women May Be Able to Take a Break From Osteoporosis Drug</a> Results indicate alendronate may have a lasting effect on older women. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/demented_drivers.html">Demented Drivers a Growing Traffic Menace</a> Aging population can mean trouble on the road. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/seniors_exercise.html">Mental Exercise May Help Seniors</a> Study finds "cognitive training" helps seniors stave off dementia. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/buzz.html">What's the Buzz About Buzz Telecom?</a> Company is putting the squeeze on seniors, consumer advocates charge. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/savebymail.html">Consumers Grouse about Save By Mail</a> Customers say Canadian company doesn't send merchandise or process refunds promptly. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/medicare_partd_costs.html">Medicare Drug Plan Costs Rising</a> Private assistance plans can fill the gap for some seniors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/senior_disability.html">Disability Among Seniors Continues to Drop</a> Older Americans staying healthy longer. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/12/depress_seniors.html">Holidays May Bring Out Depression In Seniors</a> Emotional problems may be closer to the surface this time of year. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/savings_burnout.html">Survey Finds Savings Burnout Among Boomers</a> Too many choices, too much complexity discourage saving, AARP study finds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/seniors_memory.html">Rote Learning Improves Memory in Seniors</a> Irish researchers find intensive training followed by rest period produces positives results. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/medicare_scam.html">Scammers Exploit Medicare Open Enrollment</a> Callers claiming to represent Medicare try to get seniors' credit card numbers. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/scam_notch_fairness.html">Seniors Targeted On Behalf Of "Notch Fairness Act"</a> Fund-raising appeals aren't technically illegal, but they're definitely misleading. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/walmart_rx_spreads.html">Wal-Mart Expands Generic Drug Plan</a> Giant retailer adds 11 states, 17 drugs to $4 generic plan. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/midlife_health_risks.html">Avoiding Health Risks in Midlife Can Pay Off in Old Age</a> Study finds choices men make in midlife make a big difference later on. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/aging_well.html">Aging Well Takes More than Time</a> Shrinking government programs put increasing burden on consumers to plan for their later years. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/cell_seniors.html">New Cell Phones Target Seniors</a> Big numbers, simple rate plans make cell phones more attractive to older consumers. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/ssa_scam.html">Identity Thieves Pose As Social Security Administration</a> Scammers claim account update needed to process cost-of-living increase. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/grandparents_scam.html">"Grandparents Scam" Exposed</a> "Inside Edition" finds grandparents being ripped off by con artists who impersonate their grandchildren. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/11/medicare_doughnut_hole.html">Medicare Donut Hole Widening</a> Some seniors will find the Medicare prescription drug benefit less helpful in 2007. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/ma_peoples_benefit.html">"Drug Discount Card" Promoter Settles Charges It Misled Seniors</a> Peoples Benefit Services misled seniors, Massachusetts charged. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/medicare_dual_eligibles.html">Oldest and Sickest at Risk as Medicare Juggles Rules</a> "Dual eligibles" won't be automatically enrolled in drug benefit program next year. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/memory_vegetables.html">Vegetables May Slow Memory Loss</a> No similar effect found for fruit. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/medco_settles.html">Medco Settles Fraud, Kickback Charges for $155 Million</a> Charges involved federal employees, Medicare clients. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/nc_living_trust.html">North Carolina Shuts Down Living Trust Scheme</a> Seniors bilked out of their life savings, state charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/walmart_rx02.html">Wal-Mart Expands $4 Generic Drug Program To 14 More States</a> Retail giant says the 314 drugs make up about 25 percent of all its prescriptions. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/ca_real_estate_scam.html">Los Angeles Scam Took Homes from Elderly, Infirm</a> Alleged scam artists jailed on felony charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/mayo_dhea.html">Anti-Aging Supplement DHEA Doesn't Work, Study Finds</a> Mayo Clinic study finds no effects -- good or otherwise -- from DHEA. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/outpatient_drug_use.html">Outpatient Drug Use Leads to 700,000 ER Visits Annually</a> Elderly most likely to be affected, study finds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/ma_nursing_homes.html">Nursing Home Operators Indicted on Fraud Charges</a> Operators of five nursing homes accused of "massive fraud." <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/lottery_scam_victim.html">Lottery Scam Victim: "No One Cares"</a> Kansas woman's father lost $300,000 in lottery scam. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/medicare_call_centers.html">Medicare Call Centers Inadequate, Report Charges</a> Seniors still can't get reliable information to help them sort through complex Part D options. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/rx_shopping.html">Report: Shopping Around Beats Medicare Drug Prices</a> Medicare clients could do better on their own, Consumers Union report finds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/wv_craftmatic.html">Craftmatic Settles WV Fraud Charges</a> Company agrees to make restitution, lets consumers keep their beds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/walmart_rx.html">Wal-Mart Expands Its Generic Drug Discounts</a> $4 prices go statewide in Florida today, company shoots to expand nationwide by end of the year. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/drugs_canada.html">Feds Give Up on Canadian Drug Crackdown</a> Customs agents will no longer seize Grandma's prescription. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/10/medicare_2007.html">Confusion Ahead: New Medicare Plans for 2007</a> Just when seniors thought they had it figured out, here comes a new round of confusion options. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/walmart_target_drugs.html">Target Matches Wal-Mart's $4 Generic Rx Price</a> Walgreens sits it out, smaller pharmacies rattled. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/rx_congress.html">Congress OKs Drug Shopping Trips To Canada</a> Americans would be able to bring a 90-day supply back from Canada with them. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/medicare_donut.html">Seniors Bemoan "Donut Day" - Medicare Drug Coverage Stops for Millions</a> Millions of elderly Americans find themselves without prescription drug coverage today. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/walmart_drugs.html">Wal-Mart Cuts Generic Rx Prices To $4 In Florida</a> Program starts tomorrow in Tampa, spreading to the rest of Florida by January. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/aarp_survey_id_theft.html">Identity Theft Issue Gaining Traction With Older Voters</a> AARP poll finds voters looking at issues, not just candidates' personalities and posturing. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/alzheimers_wine.html">Cabernet Sauvignon May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk</a> Researchers find lowered incidence of Alzheimer's in wine-sipping mice. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/pa_hearing_aid_abuse.html">Pennsylvania Sues Hearing Aid Firm For Elder Abuse</a> First complaint filed by the state's new Elder Abuse Unit. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/medicare_means_testing.html">Higher Medicare Premiums for Higher-Income Seniors</a> For first time in its history, Medicare's premiums will be "means-tested." <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/pubcit_eye_drops.html">Consumers Often Overdose on Prescription Eye Drops</a> Use just one drop at a time, Public Citizen advises. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/alzheimer_fruit_juide.html">Fruit Juice May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk</a> Study finds 76 percent reduction in Alzheimer's incidence among heavy fruit drinkers. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/il_annuity_fraud.html">Illinois Sues Annuity Salesmen for Using Deceptive Mailers</a> Mailings to seniors intended to extract personal financial data, state charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/alzheimers_test.html">Skin Test May Detect Alzheimer's Disease</a> Simple test could return a solid diagnosis in cases of early Alzheimer's. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/civic_council.html">Vicente Fox Wants Your Pension! Or Does He?</a> Fund-raisers use scare tactics to shake down America's seniors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/stroke_preventing_second.html">Statins Shown to Reduce Stroke Risk</a> Study finds reducing cholesterol significantly reduces the chance of a second stroke. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/seniors_debt.html">Credit Card Debt Sinking Many Older Consumers</a> Report finds seniors increasing their debt load above rational limits. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/08/apples_memory.html">An Apple A Day May Improve Memory</a> Apples, apple juice may be among the most effective memory enhancers. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/jhu_seniors_exercise.html">Seniors Shouldn't Fear Exercise, Study Finds</a> Study finds moderate exercise is safe for those who get their doctors' OK. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/older_drivers.html">Older Drivers Steer Clear of Nursing Homes</a> Nondrivers four times more likely to end up in long-term care. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/chase_survey.html">Chase Warns of Online Survey Scam</a> Survey is really an identity theft scheme, bank warns. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/alzheimers_australia.html">New Drug Reverses Alzheimer's Damage, Australian Researchers Report</a> PBT2 stopped the disease in mice and restored normal function in some cases. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/alzheimers_diabetes.html">Diabetes Drug May Help Treat Alzheimer's</a> Researchers find no serious side effects and significant benefit in diabetes drug already approved by FDA. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/seniors_exercise.html">Study: Never Too Late to Exercise</a> Researchers find that even those who start exercising late in life enjoy significant benefits. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/joanns_ada.html">JoAnn's Stores Agrees To Comply With ADA</a> Chain's 840 arts and craft stores will be more accessible to the disabled. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/flu_shots_seniors.html">Study Questions Benefits Of Flu Shots For Seniors</a> Review of recent studies finds vaccinations only modestly effective in preventing flu among older adults. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/seniors_investment_fraud.html">Senior Investment Fraud Increases as Population Ages</a> Annuities and unregistered securities the most common financial products involved in senior scams. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/alzheimers_weight_loss.html">For Women, Weight Loss May Precede Dementia</a> Researchers find that women who develop dementia experience a decline in weight as many as 10 years earlier. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/seniors_chores.html">Study: Everyday Chores May Promote Longevity</a> Study finds higher activity level lowers death rate among seniors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/scams_seniors.html">Anti-Crime Group Alarmed At Scams Targeting Seniors</a> Telemarketers target up to 80 percent of calls to seniors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/gao_medicare.html">GAO Faults Medicare Help Lines</a> Call center personnel are giving consumers wrong or incomplete answers, report charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/seniors_vision.html">Eating Fish, Not Smoking May Help Seniors' Vision</a> Study examines lifestyle effects on macular degeneration. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/alzheimers_peptide.html">Researchers "Closer" To Preventing Alzheimer's</a> Faulty molecule may be to blame, raising possibility of preventative treatment. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/fl_water_extraction.html">Florida Sues Water Extraction Company for Deceiving Seniors</a> Company allegedly increased prices more than 300 percent after last season's hurricanes. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/wa_insurance_scheme.html">Washington Shuts Down Bogus Long-Term Care Scheme</a> High-pressure sales used to push plan that sounded like long-term care insurance. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/medicare_waiting_period.html">Severely Disabled Still Stranded Without Medicare Coverage</a> Measure to speed delivery of desperately needed care languishes in Congress. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/ca_nursing_home_arrest.html">California Nursing Home Operator Arrested in Alleged Bribery Case</a> Residents allegedly neglected and abused while health inspectors offered bribes. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/06/seniors_storms.html">Helping Seniors Weather the Storm</a> As hurricane season opens, it's time to review arrangements for elderly and disabled family members. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/aarp_doctor_gifts.html">AARP: Consumers Being Gouged to Pay for Drug Maker Gifts To Doctors</a> Seniors group pushing for New York state law to require drug companies to disclose their gifts to physicians. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/pa_home_alarm.html">Pennsylvania Prosecutes Home Alarm Company</a> Company deceptively marketed and sold electronic in-home alarms the elderly and disabled, state charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/medicare_scam_fears.html">Medicare Scams Feared As Deadline Approaches</a> May 15th deadline may be used to pressure seniors into buying bogus coverage. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04//fishman/2006/statins_memory.html">Statins Help Memory in Older Women</a> Study finds statins lower LDLs and improve memory in women 70 and older. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/05/pa_living_trust.html">Pennsylvania Asks Court to Shut Down "Living Trust" Sales Scheme</a> Elderly consumers deceived into buying inappropriate investment products, state charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/nursing_home_dog.html">Researchers Test Robotic Dog As Companion for Nursing Home Residents</a> Will the "Stepford Dog" be a substitute for the real thing? Stay tuned. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/medicare_rx_deadline.html">Medicare Drug Plan: Big Win or Big Flop?</a> It depends on who you ask. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/congress_seniors.html">Congress Turning Against Seniors?</a> Alliance for Retired Americans vows to oust anti-senior politicians this fall. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/alzheimers_diet.html">Study Links Healthy Diet To Reduced Alzheimer's Risk</a> Mediterranean-style diet appears to be good for the brain. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/ar_drug_plan_fraud.html">Arkansas Consumers to Get Refunds From Bogus Prescription Drug Plans</a> Free Medicine Direct charged for assistance seniors could have gotten for free, state alleges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/fl_caregiver.html">Caregiver Accused of Defrauding Patients</a> Florida authorities say caregiver stole Social Security checks and other valuables from her patients. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/aarp_medicare.html">AARP Survey Finds Medicare Rx Is What the Doctor Ordered</a> Nearly 80 percent say they're satisfied with the program. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/seniors_dental.html">Survey: Seniors Lack Access to Dental Care</a> Only 11 percent surveyed had dental insurance. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/alcohol_older_men.html">Alcohol Linked To Higher Death Rates In Older Men</a> Study documents dangers of alcohol use by older men with health problems. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2006/leg_ulcers.html">A New Drug for Leg Ulcers</a> Drug previously used to treat leg cramps shown to be effective against leg ulcers as well. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/04/retirement_study.html">Americans Still Have High Hopes for Retirement</a> But study finds that hope may be the only asset many seniors have, as pensions and savings lag expectations. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/tea_aging.html">Tea May Help Combat Alzheimer's, Canadian Researchers Find</a> Findings could lead boomers to abandon that morning latte. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/299_medicare_scam.html">"$299 Scam" Exploits Medicare Drug Plan Confusion</a> Scammers try to extract $299 to enroll seniors in non-existence Medicare drug plan. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/annuities_fools_gold.html">Annuities: Fool's Gold or Fiscal Smarts?</a>An annuity can mean a secure retirement, if you make the right choices. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/nia_aging.html">We're Growing Older, Quickly; Study Highlights Changes Ahead as Boomers Age</a> Summary: lots more older people. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/03/ca_pleasant_care.html">California Fines Nursing Home Chain $1 Million</a> Pleasant Care required to improve the quality of care at its 30 facilities in the state. <a href="02/pa_protel.html">Company Allegedly Deceived Seniors with Prescription Drug Plan</a> Pro-Tel Planning settles Pennsylvania charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/glucosamine.html">Glucosamine and Chondroitin Show Mixed Results in Pain Relief Study</a> Results were better among patients with moderate to severe pain. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/tx_senior_mailers.html">Fraudulent Mailings Try to Pry Personal Info Out of Seniors</a> Texas sues three companies that bombard seniors nationwide. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/ftc_biz_directory.html">FTC "Delists" Business Directory Scam</a> A Canadian defendant is permanently banned from selling business directory listings to U.S. consumers. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/medicare_numbers.html">NY Consumer Group Challenges Medicare Enrollment Numbers</a> Medicare Rights Center says federal numbers don't add up. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/fl_securities_fraud.html">Florida Arrests Suspects in Securities Fraud Case</a> Duo allegedly defrauded elderly investors out of more than $9.1 million. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/scams_securities.html">"Unlucky 13" Investor Traps Lie in Wait for the Unwary</a> Securities warn seniors and soon-to-retire boomers of common scams. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/calcium_supplements.html">Study Questions Value of Calcium Supplements</a> Calcium and vitamin D supplements in healthy postmenopausal women provide modest benefits, at best. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/spousal_illness.html">Spouse's Hospitalization Increases Partner's Risk of Death</a> Risk remains elevated for up to two years. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/alzheimers_education.html">Education May Accelerate Alzheimer's Effects</a> Alzheimer's may begin later but progresses more quickly in highly-educated people. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/senior_scam.html">Scam Targets Seniors with Phony Medicare Plan</a> Scam artists in Northeast offering fictitious "lifetime Medicare coverage." <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/alzheimers_genetic.html">Alzheimer's Found to be Mostly Genetic</a> Alzheimer's disease has a genetic cause in up to 80 percent of cases, study finds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/ca_medicare.html">States' Suit Challenges Medicare Drug Plan</a> Feds unlawfully shifting expenses to states, suit charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/aarp_medicare.html">AARP Wants Changes in Medicare Rx Plan</a> Wants government to help control drug prices. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/wa_spyware.html">Washington, Microsoft Pursue Alleged Spyware Scammers</a> Suit charges New York company sells spyware "removal" program under false pretenses. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/alzheimers_exercise.html">Exercise May Reduce Risk of Dementia in Older People</a> Six-year-long study finds less dementia in regular exercisers. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/fl_intrust.html">Florida Sues Home Care Provider Targeting Elderly</a> Intrust Home Care took seniors' money but provided no services, state charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/alzheimers_gene.html">Researchers Find DNA Link to Alzheimer's</a> St. Louis researchers zero in on gene tied to late-onset Alzheimer's disease. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/mi_elderly_embezzle.html">Michigan Financial Advisors Plead Guilty to Chiseling Seniors</a> Restitution of more than $900,000 ordered. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/medicare_chaos.html">New Medicare Drug Benefit Descends into Chaos</a> Frail seniors unable to fill prescriptions as complex drug benefit program gets under way. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2006/meditation.html">Study: Transcendental Meditation Lengthens Lifespan</a> Transcendental meditation reduces the death rate among the elderly and prolongs life, study finds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/az_ponzi.html">Defrauded Investors To Split $21 Million</a> Seniors scammed by "European bank trading program" to get some of their money back. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/ny_nursing_homes.html">Hidden Cameras Reveal Neglect at NY Nursing Homes</a> Nineteen employees arrested in crackdown on patient abuse, neglect. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/living_wills.html">Seniors to Get Refunds for Living Trusts</a> Washington State wrests agreement from financial company allegedly preying on seniors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/il_drug_shop.html">Illinois Safeguards Comparison Shopping for Prescriptions</a> New law requires pharmacies to post all drug prices. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/medicare_nejm.html">Medicare Drug Benefit: For Good or Ill?</a> Medical researchers differ on whether Medicare Part D will help or harm the elderly. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/flu_elderly02.html">Do Flu Shots Really Help Seniors?</a> Healthy seniors more likely to get vaccine, which skews statistics, study finds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fl_free_meds.html">Free Medicine Direct Settles Florida Charges</a> Company claimed to help consumers get free prescription drugs. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/az_drug_prices.html">Arizona Sues Major Drug Companies For Inflating Prices, Cheating Taxpayers</a> Companies' drug-pricing scheme discriminates against individuals, governments, state charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/medicare_response.html">Disappointing Reponse to Medicare Part D</a> Only 660,000 of an estimated 4.6 million eligible senior citizens have signed up for the confusing new plan. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/prostate_how_old.html">Prostate Surgery: How Old is Too Old?</a> With proper evaluation, benefits outweigh risks, study finds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/alzheimers_washu.html">Brain Scan, Fluid Analysis May Help Predict Alzheimer's</a> Researchers say new technique may be first to predict Alzheimer's before symptoms become apparent. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/medicare_suit.html">Lawsuit Says New Medicare Program a "Calamity" for Poorest Americans</a> Transition may leave millions of the oldest, poorest and sickest without vital drugs. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/exercise_study.html">Exercise Extends Life, Improves Cardiovascular Health</a> Long-term study confirms benefits of exercise in those aged 50+. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_stewart.html">Stewart Finance Agrees to Shut Down</a> Georgia company allegedly vitimized elderly consumers with predatory lending practices. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/pa_peoples_benefit.html">States Sue Peoples Benefit Services</a> First major prosecution of allegedly fraudulent Medicare Part D offering. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/aarp_drug_prices.html">AARP: Drug Prices Still Rising</a> Coupled with rising energy costs, rising prescription bills will have a chilling effect, AARP warns. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/arranon.html">FDA Approves New Cancer Drug</a> Arranon fights T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL) in children and adults. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/pa_hearing_aids2.html">Pennsylvania Sues Hearing Aid Dealers</a> Firms allegedly refused refunds to elderly consumers whose hearing aids were defective or unsatisfactory. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/statins_memory.html">Statins May Prevent Memory Loss</a> Elderly women who use statin drugs may have better memories, a new study finds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_bonds.html">Canadian Scam Sold Phony Bonds to U.S. Seniors</a> Victims were told they had a chance to win the lottery. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/viagra_blindness02.html">Public Citizen Wants Stronger Blindness Warning on Erectile Drugs</a> Wants FDA to order a "black box" warning on Viagra, Cialis, Levitra. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_myfreemedicine.html">Court Halts "Free Prescription" Claims</a> Myfreemedicine.com targeted seniors with high drug costs. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/medicare_drug_fraud.html">Rampant Fraud Feared as Medicare Drug Benefit Ramps Up</a> Private companies involved in the program include many that have bilked the government before. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/medicare_confusion.html">Biggest Medicare Drug Benefit Challenge: Understanding It</a> Program is so complex few seniors can understand it. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/strokes_aspirin.html">Aspirin Can Help Prevent Recurring Strokes</a> Study finds aspirin more effective than coumadin. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/spinach.html">Spinach and Strokes</a> Spinach and other fruits and vegetables can help prevent strokes, researchers find. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/soft_bones.html">Preventing Soft Bones</a> Do it now, not later. Treatment late in life not as effective as good nutrition in youth. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/alzheimer_fish.html">Eating Fish Associated With Slower Cognitive Decline</a> Study finds 10 percent slower rate of decline in seniors who eat fish once weekly. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/medicare_drug_scams.html">Watch Our for Medicare Drug Scams</a> How to spot Medicare prescription drug scams. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/lipitor_suit.html">Suit Charges Pfizer Misled Seniors About Lipitor</a> No evidence drug is beneficial for older persons who do not already have heart disease, suit claims. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/medicare_d.html">Deciphering the New Medicare Drug Program</a> It's not easy to understand but the new Medicare prescription drug program could save you big bucks. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/nursing_home_101.html">Nursing Home 101: Being an Effective Advocate</a> Federal and state rules you should know to protect your loved one. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/pa_hearing_aids.html">Pennsylvania Fines Hearing Aid Company $190,000</a> Firm ordered to stop doing business in the state. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/medicare_b.html">Medicare Premiums and Deductibles Rising</a> "Part B" premiums and deductibles going up at same time seniors face new premiums for drug program. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/clot_busters.html">Clotbusters and the Elderly</a> Clot-busting drugs used to treat heart attacks can have adverse effects in the elderly. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/bvitamins_alzheimers.html">B Vitamins May Help Ward Off Alzheimer's Disease</a> Study finds folate may have protective effect against Alzheimer's. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ca_sun_healthcare.html">Sun Healthcare to Pay $2.5 Million and Improve Care at its Calif. Nursing Homes</a> Firm violated terms of earlier injunction. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/katrina_nursing_home_drownings.html">34 Louisiana Nursing Home Residents Drown; Owners Charged</a> Owners failed to evacuate elderly patients, leaving them to drown. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/il_forest_park.html">Chicago Nursing Home, Doctor Charged with Abuse</a> Elderly patient dies after large area of bedsores discovered. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/alzheimer_word_recall.html">Word Recall An Alzheimer�s Tip-Off?</a> Researchers find simple word tests can detect early Alzheimer's. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/lipitor_counterfeit.html">Alleged Lipitor Counterfeiters Indicted</a> Phony pharmaceutical brewed in Central America, sold to unsuspecting U.S. consumers, feds charge. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/medicare_scams.html">Seniors: Beware of Strangers Offering Help with Medicare</a> New prescription drug benefit is breeding ground for scams. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/tx_rescue.html">Texas Halts Foreclosure Rescue Scam</a> Scam artists preying on troubled homeowners, many of them elderly, state charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ca_drug_companies.html">California Accuses Drug Companies of Inflating Prices</a> Big drugmakers gouge taxpayers by overcharging Medi-Cal, state charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/wv_grant_scams.html">Government Grant Scammers Promise Help with Prescription Drugs</a> Latest twist targets seniors worried about drug costs. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ncpa_otc.html">FDA Falling Behind in Approving OTC Drugs, Study Finds</a> European regulators allow about four times as many drugs to be sold over the counter. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fishman/2005/drinking_elderly.html">Problem Drinking Knows No Age Barriers</a> One-sixth of elderly Americans drink too much, a study finds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cspi_salt_assault.html">"Salt Assault" Aggravates America's Health Woes</a> Packaged and restaurant foods vary widely in salt content; hard for consumers to identify low-sodium foods. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/exercise_seniors.html">Genetics May Affect How Older Adults Respond to Exercise</a> An enzyme may influence how the body responds to exercise, researchers find. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/apnea.html">Nighttime Dying Linked to Sleep Apnea From Brain Cell Loss</a> Older people may stop breathing due to a loss of brain cells, UCLA study finds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ma_ltc.html">Massachusetts Reviews Long Term Care Insurance Marketing</a> Consumers need straight talk, not sales pitch, attorney general warns. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ltc_npos.html">Non-Profit Long-Term Care Facilities Outrank Profit-Making Centers</a> Government statistics show fewer problems at non-profit centers. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_canadian_scammers.html">Canadian Scammers Permanently Banned from Telemarketing</a> Duped consumers into revealing their bank account information and debited hundreds of dollars from their accounts. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/celebrex_blockbox.html">Celebrex Gets Black Box Label</a> Only COX-2 painkiller still on the market will carry FDA's toughest warning. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/alzheimers_onset.html">Alzheimer's Disease Reveals Itself Earlier, Study Finds</a> Study finds early signs are tip-offs to later problems. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ftc_fraud_report.html">Older Americans Hit Hard by Consumer fraud, ID Theft</a> $152 million scammed form seniors in 2004, FTC tells Congress. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/caregiver_shortage.html">Caregiver Shortage Predicted</a> As ranks of older Americans grow, professionals warn of a dire shortage of caregivers. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/aarp_confidence.html">AARP Finds Confidence In Retirement Benefits "Alarmingly Low"</a> Worldwide survey finds little confidence in government's ability to deliver on retirement benefits. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/mi_financial_advisors.html">Financial Advisors Charged With Embezzling $1.1 Million From Seniors</a> Victims of alleged Michigan swindles included nursing home patients and assisted-living residents. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ny_nursinghome_theft.html">Long Island Nursing Home Officials Charged with Stealing $400,000</a> Defendants allegedly used unqualified persons to perform higher-paying jobs and shared in the proceeds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/il_nursing_home.html">New Illinois Law Protects Nursing Home Residents</a> Provides for better identification of sex offenders and felons housed in nursing homes. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/bypass.html">Coronary Bypass 82.5 Percent More Expensive in U.S. than in Canada</a> Study finds no significant difference in medical outcomes. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/vioxx_canada.html">Canada May Allow Resumption Of Vioxx Sales</a> Risk of heart disease from Vioxx same as similar painkillers, gastrointestinal risks less, advisory panel finds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fda_viagra_02.html">FDA Issues Blindness Warning for Viagra Users</a> Agency acts more than 13 months after learning of blindness incidents in Viagra users. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/tx_nursing_homes.html">Court Trustees Take Over 13 Texas Nursing Homes</a> Facilities are owned by bankrupt Foremost Care Inc. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fda_viagra.html">FDA Knew of Viagra Blindness Link for More Than a Year</a> Senator charges agency again moves too slowly to warn public of drug dangers. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/canada_rx.html">Canada Threatens to Ban Prescription Drug Exports</a> May require Canadian doctors to examine Americans in person before writing prescriptions. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/in_nursing_home.html">Indiana Nursing Home Fined After Resident Burns to Death</a> Elderly resident, not a smoker, dies after his clothing is ignited. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/medicare_survey.html">Seniors Try to Decipher Complex Medicare Changes</a> Poll finds increasing support for Medicare changes but many seniors are still in the dark about the details. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/hytrin.html">Consumers Eligible for Refunds in Hytrin Antitrust Settlement</a> Companies conspired to drive up price, antitrust suit charged. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/medicare_2006.html">Seniors with Limited Incomes Should Apply for Medicare�s Extra Help</a> New prescription assistance program starts in January 2006. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ibuprofen.html">Study Links Ibuprofen, Other Pain Relievers To Heart Risk</a> Risk similar to that for Vioxx, researchers find. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ny_home_health.html">NY Wins Overtime Pay for Home Health Care Workers</a> At least $3 million owned to employees of Special Touch. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/mi_nursing_homes.html">Michigan Finds Hundreds of Criminals Working in Nursing Homes</a> Nearly ten percent of employees studied had criminal records. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/caremark_whistle.html">Feds Side With Whistleblower In Caremark Case</a> Pharmacy benefits company allegedly chiseled Medicaid. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/az_id_theft.html">Arizona AG Calls for Identity Theft Action by Congress</a> Time to remove Social Security numbers from Medicare, Veteran's Administration and other cards, attorney general argues. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2005/ia_nursing_home.html">Iowa Nursing Home Charged With Consumer Fraud</a> Owners of home accused of using duplicate corporations to drain funds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/il_emerald_park.html">Drug Use, Violence, Sexual Threats Reported At Troubled Illinois Nursing Home</a> Court-appointed managers say the facility needs massive resources to be turned around. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cvs_counterfeit.html">CVS Takes Measures to Block Counterfeit Drugs</a> Nation's largest drugstore chain won't buy from wholesalers trading in the secondary market. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ar_medical_aid.html">Medical Aid Scam In Arkansas</a> Company promises free or reduced-cost prescription drugs but doesn't deliver. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ny_nursinghome.html">Nurse Convicted of Sexually Abusing Nursing Home Patient</a> Nurse molested a bedridden female patient at Monroe Community Hospital. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ny_erie_nursinghome.html">Three New York Health Care Workers Charged with Abuse</a> Tied elderly patient to wheel chair and left him unattended. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fda_mexico.html">FDA Warns that Mexican Drugs May Be Counterfeit</a> Bogus Lipitor, Vioxx and Evista found in border pharmacies. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/il_nursing_home.html">Illinois Bill Would Protect Nursing Home Residents</a> Convicted sex offenders and parolees would be identified to nursing home and long-term-care facilities. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fl_nursing_home.html">Florida Nursing Home Employee Arrested For Neglect</a> Nurse failed to provide medications and falsified records, state charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/alzheimer_beta_amyloid.html">Interrupted Alzheimer's Trial Produced Promising Results</a> Vaccinating patients with beta amyloid showed promise but caused complications. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/medicare_scooters.html">Medicare Adopts New Wheelchair, Scooter Criteria</a> New standards expected to weed out fraud and abuse. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ok_nursing_home.html">Oklahoma Nursing Home Shocks Inspectors</a> Residents relocated after inspectors find widespread infestation of rodents and insects. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/medicare_debacle.html">Consumers Fear a Medicare Drug Debacle</a> Little information as deadline for new Medicare drug plan nears. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/rx_ads.html">Consumer Drug Ads May Influence Doctors' Rx Decisions</a> Study finds patients often get the drugs they asked for. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/dementia.html">Variety of Activities May Ward Off Dementia</a> Little bit of this, little bit of that may be best regimen. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/alzheimer_gene_therapy.html">Gene Therapy May Offer Hope For Alzheimer's Patients</a> Experimental gene controls production of nerve growth factor, a naturally occurring protein that protects brain cells. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/aricept.html">Aricept Shown to Slow Progression to Alzheimer's</a> First time a controlled study has found any benefit from drug treatment for mild impairment. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fda_antipsychotic.html">FDA Says Elderly Shouldn't Take Some Drugs</a> Antipsychotic drugs may have lethal effect in seniors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fda_bextra.html">FDA Asks Pfizer to Withdraw Bextra</a> Agency wants strongest possible warning on Pfizer's other COX-2 drug, Celebrex. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/timeshare_elderly.html">Time Share Scam Targeted The Elderly</a> Massachusetts hits promoters with $1.3 million penalty. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ohio_rx.html">Ohio Launches Rx Comparison Shopping Site</a> Site helps consumers find best prices on prescription drugs. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cu_drug_costs.html">Lower-Cost Drugs Can Help Heart Patients</a> Consumers Union identifies low-cost generics that are as effective as expensive brand-new drugs. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/il_elder_abuse.html">Illinois Creates Elder Abuse Squad</a> Illinois recorded a 31 percent jump in reported cases of elder abuse statewide between 1997 and 2003. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/nursing_home_study.html">Nursing Home Patients Sicker Than a Decade Ago</a> Ohio study finds few patients able to return to the community. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/diabetes_smylin.html">New Diabetes Treatment Approved</a> Smylin injections can be used in conjunction with insulin to control blood sugar. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/senior_consumer_warnings.html">Consumer Warnings Often Backfire with Seniors</a> Older persons tend to misremember details, making them more susceptible to scams and frauds, study finds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/crestor.html">FDA Issues Crestor Advisory</a> Popular statin drug can cause kidniey damage. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/chrion.html">Chiron To Resume Flu Vaccine Production</a> Problems at British plant cleared up, production resumes. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cox2_panel.html">FDA Panel Members Indebted to Drug Companies</a> Ten of the 32 (FDA) advisers who voted to continue marketing Vioxx, Bextra and Celebrex have been paid consultants for the drugs' manufacturers in recent years, The New York Times reported. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cox2_eu.html">COX-2 Painkillers Restricted in Europe</a> Risk of stroke and heart attack too high, European Medicines Agency finds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/justice_mercer_county.html">Feds Settle With New Jersey Nursing Home</a> Mercer County facility failed to provide adequate care, Justice Department charged. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ca_living_trust.html">California Sues "Living Trust Mill"</a> Seniors allegedly tricked into investing their retirement savings in inappropriate annuities and living trusts. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/vioxx_redux.html">FDA Panel Gives Vioxx a Yellow Light</a> Merck should be allowed to bring drug back to market, but with no advertising and a strong black box warning, FDA panel finds. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ocular_nutrition.html">Ocular Nutrition Promoter Settles FTC Charges</a> Company claimed its nutrition supplement could reverse macular degeneration. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/cox2_cspi.html">Researchers Ignored Early COX-2 Warnings</a> Most research was aimed at finding new uses for popular pain-killers, CSPI charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/elderly_injuries.html">Elderly Injuries Rise Dramatically</a> Falls in the home, sports injuries on the rise. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/flu_elderly.html">Flu Shots' Benefit to Elderly Questioned</a> New study questions whether flu shots save as many lives as claimed. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/il_pharmas.html">Illinois Sues 48 Drug Companies</a> Suit charges drug companies inflated prices to gouge state-funded programs and their poor and elderly beneficiaries. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ar_vitamins.html">Vitamin Settlement Benefits Arkansas Food Programs</a> Unusual class action settlement funds food programs for the poor and elderly. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fl_contractor.html">Florida Contractor Sued Over Hurricane Service Plans</a> Company allegedly failed to perform hurricane preparedness tasks. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/medicare_delays.html">Medicare Enrollment Delays Costly to Seniors, Study Finds</a> Complexity and confusion create lifelong losses. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/al_drugs.html">Alabama Sues Drug Firms For Overcharging</a> State accuses 79 pharmaceutical companies of massive overcharges to the Alabama Medicaid Agency. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/diabetes.html">Scientists Find Diabetes "Switch"</a> Best prevention is to avoid gaining weight, exercise moderately. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/vioxx_lancet.html">Vioxx May Have Caused 140,000 Heart Attacks</a> FDA researcher David Graham publishes study in British medical journal. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/vioxx_refunds.html">States Win Expansion Of Vioxx Refunds</a> Merck is expanding its Vioxx refund program under pressure from state attorneys general. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/fda_cox2_meeting.html">FDA Convenes Meeting on COX-2 Drugs</a> Agency is studying benefit-to-risk ratio of Vioxx, Bextra and Celebrex. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/celebrex_ban.html">FDA Blasts Ads For Celebrex, Bextra</a> Agency warns it may ban drugs entirely because of safety risk and unproven effectiveness. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/medicare_toad.html">Toad Outsmarts Medicare Representatives</a> A government study finds Medicare representatives give the wrong answer 96% of the time. In a controlled experiment, a toad was right 50% of the time. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ohio_telemarketer.html">Telemarketer Gets Three Years For Scamming Elderly Woman</a> Scam involved supposed "winnings" in the Canadian lottery. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/hailstorm_chaser.html">Illinois Charges Storm Chaser with Home Repair Fraud</a> Company collected more than $225,000 for repairs that were never completed. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cox2_fda.html">Feds Issue Caution On All COX-2 Drugs</a> Food and Drug Administration signals heightened concern over Vioxx, Bextra, Celebrex. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cox2_uk.html">British Heart Patients Told to Stop Taking Cox-2 Drugs</a> British health agency notes increased risk of heart attack and stroke in patients using Bextra, Celebrex and Vioxx. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/rx_reimport_report.html">Report: Importing Drugs Wouldn't Save Money</a> Federal panel finds little economic benefit in reimporting drugs but many consumer groups disagree. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/naproxen.html">Aleve Ingredient Seen as Health Risk</a> Naproxen the latest to be linked to heart attacks and strokes. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/celebrex_ban.html">Can Pfizer Prevent Celebrex Ban?</a> Pfizer could find itself in straits as dire as those Merck now navigates. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/vioxx_celebrex2.html">Pfizer Finds Health Risk With Celebrex</a> Two long-term cancer trials call safety of Celebrex into question. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ny_pay_phone.html">Settlement Reached in NY Pay Phone Scam</a> Seniors tricked into "investing" in pay phone leasing scam will get settlements of up to $20,000. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/fda_bextra.html">FDA Strengthens Bextra Warnings</a> Agency sees danger of life-threatening skin reactions and complications in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/wv_nursing_home.html">Nursing Home Agrees To Refunds for Residents Who Die</a> Facility reneged on promise to refund unused portion of lease to families of the deceased. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/medicare_gao.html">Medicare Help Line Falls Short, GAO Finds</a> Provided accurate answers only 61 percent of the time. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/tx_tax.html">Texas Ices Tax Freeze Scam Aimed At Seniors</a> Promoters were selling free information about homestead exemption to seniors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/vioxx_celebrex_study.html">Study Finds Celebrex Safer Than Vioxx</a> Risk of heart attack about three times greater for patients taking Vioxx. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/aarp_home_depot.html">AARP Will Review Home Depot Items</a> the giant retirees organization and the giant hardware store chain see seniors ripe for advice on grab bars, ramps, etc. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/vioxx_baycol_fda.html">FDA Opens Baycol Probe</a> Agency feeling the heat after Vioxx withdrawal. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/nursing_home_neglect.html">Study: Nursing Home Residents Dying Of Hunger, Thirst</a> Federal records indicate malnutrition and dehydration killed at least 13,890 nursing home residents between 1999 and 2002. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/american_travel.html">Travel Promoters Scammed Seniors, Illinois Charges</a> Promoters took Midwest seniors for a ride, attorney general charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/green_house.html">A Future Without Nursing Homes</a> Baby boomers' last public act may be to replace nursing homes with small group-living arrangements, expert predicts. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/xtel.html">FTC Charges Scammers Victimizing Elderly Consumers</a> Xtel Marketing, masquerades as Social Security or Medicare representatives to get seniors' bank account information. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/baycol.html">Studies Allege Bayer Was Too Slow Withdrawing Baycol</a> Risk of harm was much higher than originally thought, researchers say. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/medicare_low_income.html">Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries at Congress' Mercy</a> Program that pays monthly premiums for disabled and low-income beneficiaries expires Nov. 20. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/viagra_ads.html">Devilish Viagra Ads Pulled</a> FDA sharply criticizes "Wild Thing" commercials. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/dnc_postal_service.html">Telemarketers Upset by Postal Service Ads</a> They're offended by Postal Service ads warning of telemarketing fraud. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/vioxx_bextra2.html">Bextra Doubles Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, Study Finds</a> High-risk patients are "canaries in a cage," researcher warns. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/vioxx_justice.html">Merck Faces Criminal Probe in Vioxx Case</a> Pfizer may add "black box" warning to Bextra. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/eln.html">Consumer Interests Fared Poorly in Election</a> Health care and financial services industries the big winners, analysis indicates. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/medicare_naic.html">State Regulators Object to Medicare Hard Sell</a> Feds using sales techniques that state insurance commissioners object to. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/celebrex_canada.html">Celebrex Implicated in 14 Canadian Deaths</a> Pfizer drug is a leading replacement for Vioxx, withdrawn because of health risks. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/il_disability.html">Illinois Sues Senior Housing Developer</a> Units are not accessible to individuals with mobility problems, lawsuit charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/vioxx_estimates.html">FDA Estimates Vioxx Caused 27,785 Deaths</a> Estimate based on number of prescriptions filled before drug was withdrawn. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/pa_living_trust.html">Pennsylvania Sues Living Trust Scheme</a> Older Pennsylvanians deceived into buying Revocable Living Trusts, long term annuities or charitable gift annuities that were costly, not in their best interest or unnecessary, suit charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/actra_rx.html">Actra-RX May Be Dangerous, FDA Warns</a> Contains same active ingredient as Viagra. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/vioxx_wsj.html">Merck Knew of Vioxx Dangers, Report Charges</a> Wall Street Journal says internal documents show company knew of problems as early as 1997. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/pbms.html">Pharmacy Benefit Managers Scrutinized</a> Do PBMs put profits before patient health and safety? <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/flu_vaccine_who.html">Who Needs a Flu Shot?</a> Despite the uproar, most folks will do just fine without a flu vaccination. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/flu_vaccine_fl2.html">Meds-Stat Surrenders Vaccine to Florida</a> Company also faces suits by feds, Texas and Kansas. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/age/elder_rage.html">Elder Rage - Why Long-Term Care Insurance is Important</a> A daughter's tale makes the point. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/vioxx_pain.html">Vioxx Pain Worsens</a> Doctors, patients, drug companies, regulators look for solutions to COX-2 drug risks. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/flu_vaccine_tx.html">Texas Sues Two Flu Vaccine Distributors</a> Suit charges ASAP Meds and Dubin Medical charged "unconscionable" prices for flu vaccine. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/flu_thompson.html">Enough Vaccine, Medicine, Thompson Says</a> Additional vaccine coming in January and ample stores of antiviral medicine, according to HHS chief. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/flu_vaccine_hhs.html">Feds to Join Florida in Flu Vaccine Pricing Lawsuit</a> HHS Secretary Thompson vows to prosecute price gougers. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/nexium_suit.html">Consumers Sue AstraZeneca Over Nexium Ad Campaign</a> Company tried to push Nexium as a superior replacement for Prilosec. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/assisted_living.html">Assisted Living Residents Not Getting Proper Meds, Study Finds</a> Undertreatment appears "prevalent" in retirement communities and assisted living facilities <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/nursing_home_terminal.html">Support for Dying Patients Often Lacking</a> Studies fault nursing homes and hospitals. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/vioxx_type_drugs.html">Researchers Warn of Dangers of Other Vioxx-Type Drugs</a> Celebrex may pose similar risk of cardiovascular damage. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ca_nursing_home_deaths.html">Improper Tube Feeding Blamed in California Nursing Home Deaths</a> Report finds at least 14 deaths over 20 months. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/roaming_charge.html">135 Arrested in Telemarketing Scams</a> Justice Department announces scores of arrests worldwide in "Operation Roaming Charge." Many scams targeted seniors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/flu_priority.html">Government Prioritizes Who Should Get Flu Shots</a> Loss of half the expected vaccine supply takes officials by surprise. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ohio_active_business.html">Ohio Sues Active Solutions</a> Company misrepresents sales, ignores warranties, deceives elderly and disabled, state charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/rx_reimport_problems.html">FDA Finds Problems in Reimported Drugs</a> Some drugs were not manufactured in the United States and had been subject to Canadian recall. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/nursing_home_costs.html">Nursing Home Cost Hits $70,000 Per Year</a> Longer life span carries higher risk of chronic disease and dementia. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/icds.html">Medicare To Cover More Defibrillators</a> Nearly 500,000 Medicare patients expected to be eligible for $25,000 implants. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/medicare_rx_scam.html">Illinois Sues Medicare Discount Card Scammers</a> Canadian telemarketers scammed elderly residents looking for prescription savings, state charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/senior_scam.html">Seniors Targeted by Telemarketing Scam Asking for Bank and Identity Info</a> Arizona asks for help in tracking down Phoenix scam operators. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/iowa_sweepstakes.html">Iowa Busts Sweepstakes Scheme</a> State charges Canadian scammers deceived seniors and built lists of future targets. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/or_charities.html">Two Charities Agree to Leave Oregon</a> Global Mindlink and Select International Donors sold expensive "memberships" to seniors. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ma_hearing_aid.html">Massachusetts Hearing Aid Dealer Ordered to Pay Restitution</a> Firm accused of deceptive practices. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ny_rx_prices.html">NY Survey Shows Value of Comparison Shopping for Rx Drugs</a> Survey finds price variations of more than 100% for commonly-prescribed drugs. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/lottery_scams_seniors.html">Lottery Scams Snagging Seniors</a> Elderly lose millions to bogus lotteries. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/senior_sleuths.html">"Senior Sleuths" Enlisted to Combat Senior Fraud</a> Illinois effort based on Florida program. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/madigan_disability.html">Illinois Charges Video Chain Denies Access to Disabled</a> Every one of Family Video's 70 stores is inaccessible, Attorney General's lawsuit alleges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/hme_scam.html">Nigerian Scams Use TTY Lines</a> In latest Nigerian-prince rip-off, scammers place large orders using teletype lines reserved for use by the hearing-impaired. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cross_border_lottery_scams.html">Judge Orders Canadian Lottery Scam Artists to Pay $19 Million</a> Two other lottery scams also run afoul of the law. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/companion_care.html">New York Sues Companion Care Service</a> Failed to screen job applicants as required by law, suit charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/medicare_obesity.html">Medicare Removes Barriers to Treating Obesity</a> Treatments must be scientifically shown to be effective to be covered. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/senior_moment.html">"Senior Moment" Promoter Settles Federal Charges</a> Promises not to make unsubstantiated claims in the future. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/pfizer_pfriends.html">Pfizer Will Offer Deep Discounts to Uninsured</a> Drug giant's move puts pressure on others to follow. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/uninsured.html">Uninsured Older Adults More Likely to Die</a> Study find lack of insurance third-leading cause of death. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/rx_prices_rise.html">Drug Prices Rise; Medicare Bill Blamed</a> AARP report sees sharp increase in prescription drug prices following passage of Medicare drug discount bill. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/health/hearing/hearing_aids_01.html">Hearing Aids Becoming Easier & Cheaper to Buy</a> But danger lurks for those who act in haste. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/az_kirby.html">Arizona Sues Kirby Vacuum Distributors</a> Sales teams preyed on elderly consumers, state charges. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/senior_scams.html">Investment, Real Estate Scams Target Seniors</a> Imaginary tax liens, inappropriate long-term investments used to defraud seniors, authorities allege. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/nursing_home_liability.html">Nursing Home Insurance Crunch</a> Nursing homes dropping liability insurance as lawsuits rise. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ca_nursing_home.html">Low Staffing, High Turnover Blamed for Poor Nursing Home Care</a> Increasing number of facilities are losing money or are in bankruptcy. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/life_alert.html">Life Alert Drops 2 of 3 Claims Against Consumer Site</a> Home alarm company continues to claim trademark infringement. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/age/ca_strike_motion.html">ConsumerAffairs.com Moves for Dismissal of Life Alert Suit</a> Filing cites First Amendment and alleges Life Alert "could not demonstrate a probability of prevailing on any of its causes of action." <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/medicare_rx_demand.html">U.S. Demand for Drugs Would Overwhelm Canada, Study Warns</a> Texas researcher says Canada's drug supply would last only 38 days if U.S. opened floodgates. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/medicare_rx_task_force.html">Task Force Hears Testimony on Drug Reimportation</a> "It's only a matter of time before a horrific tragedy occurs involving imported drugs," researcher warns. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/medicare_advantage.html">Medicare Boosts Payments to HMOs</a> HMOs provide more care at less cost, HHS claims but critics call program a giveaway to insurers. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/retirees_ebri.html">Retirees Underestimate Health Care Costs</a> Seniors wrongly assume Medicare and employer health plans will pick up the tab. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/rx_reimport_cbo.html">Legalized Drug Reimportation Effect Would Be Minimal - CBO</a> However, it might force other nations to pick up their fair share of costs. <a href="/web/20100419173125/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/alzheimer_gene.html">Researchers Find Genes Involved in Early Alzheimer's Disease</a> Could lead to better early detection and treatment. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/medicare_cards_monday.html">Medicare Discount Card Sign-Up Looms</a> Seniors can sign up starting Monday, May 3. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/medco_settlement.html">Medco Settles Drug-Switching Suit</a> Company will pay $29 million to settle charges brought by 20 states. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/aging_reverse_mortgages.html">Reverse Mortgage Can Help with Long-Term Care</a> Many elderly could escape nursing homes with cash from home equity. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/medicare_cards_deadline.html">Medicare Drug Discount Sign-Up Starts in May</a> Many seniors confused by program. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/medicare_chronic.html">Medicare Launches Chronic Care Initiative</a> HHS wants to improve care of those with multiple chronic disorders. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/alzheimer_lipitor.html">Studies Finds Statins and Anti-Inflammatories May Slow Alzheimer's</a> Two studies report encouraging results. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/novartis_free.html">Novartis Launches Drug "Giveaway"</a> Will give popular blood-pressure drug to seniors until Medicare benefit kicks in. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/grassley_drug_reimport.html">Senate Bill Would Allow Drug Re-Importation</a> Grassley's measure would give FDA 90 days to implement re-import program. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/medicare_discount_card_tools.html">New Medicare Tools for Choosing Drug Discount Cards</a> HHS struggles to meet May deadline. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/alzheimer_drugs.html">Alzheimer's Drugs Seldom Effective, Researchers Say</a> Pfizer-funded study faulted. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100419173125/http://consumeraffairs.com/news04/alzheimer_theory.html">A New Alzheimer's 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