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Reports Says Medicare and Social Security Trust Running on Empty National concerns over the financial solvency of the nation’s two of the leading entitlement programs could once again be heightened with the annual release of the Trustees Report on Medicare and Social Security. The reports, published on May 1, found that the Medicare hospital insurance trust fund could be exhausted by 2018, while the Social Security trust would be exhausted by 2040. Click for the story

Geneology Speaking: Geneology Today These days genealogy is gaining the attention of young and old. Searching for information about your ancestors can not only uncover interesting family history but in today's modern world of medical science and genetics, genealogy can also provide answers to our own heath by looking at our ancestor's medical conditions, state of health and what contributed to their demise. Professional Genealogist and Historian Joan Koster-Morales joins the staff of American Retiree with her new regular series: Genealogically Speaking. Click for the story

Doctors Say: Fish Food for Thought The answer to keeping your brain functioning at full capacity well into old age may be as close as your local supermarket seafood counter. Click for the story

When it is Time to Take the Keys Away What happens when the occasional car accident that all become a part of the driving experience. That is, until occasional car accident becomes a more frequent event and one’s ability to continue driving comes into question. Click for the story

Researchers Wrestle with Earlier Detection of Alzheimer’s ( 1 Related Article - Top 10 Ways to Maintain Your Brain) Alzheimer’s currently affects 4.5 million people in the United States and it has been predicted that by 2050, 14 million people will have the disease, which symptoms include memory loss, wild mood swings, unpredictable behavior and difficulty speaking. Click for the story

Prescription Checklist Helps in Choosing Medicare Drug Plan This Fall, seniors will be receiving information in the mail about the new Medicare prescription drug benefit from both Medicare-approved private plans and from the Medicare agency. Click for the story

Medicare Prescription Drug Choices Due for Retirees in Fall 2005 Seniors receiving Medicare benefits who have prescription drug coverage through a former employer or union will begin getting letters as early as September that compare their current drug coverage to Medicare's. Click for the story

Seniors to Celebrate Healthy Lifestyles Realizing that inactivity poses potential health risks for older Americans in particular, this year’s national You Can! Celebration will encourage physical activity and other behaviors to promote senior health and wellness. Click for the story