seniors: Seniors Issues Group - Welcome and Posting Guidelines
- 06/27/08 04:12 PM
Welcome to the ActiveRain Seniors Issues Group!The intended purpose of this group is to provide a forum to share information and resources that are of specific interest to those of us dealing with seniors issues, either as a senior citizen or as a service provider to seniors. Our definition of a senior is anyone who qualifies for membership in the AARP. It's also for anyone who provides services to that age group, including real estate, legal, financial, property maintenance and even healthcare and eldercare.Whether you are approaching retirement or have already arrived at that phase in your life, there are special issues and challenges that are … (0 comments)
seniors: Free Tax Help at Vaughn Hall Every Tuesday Until April 15th
- 02/16/08 10:48 AM
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), sponsors a FREE income tax counseling service for taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older. Trained counselors will be in Vaughan Hall on Medford Lakes-Tabernacle Road at Powhatan Trail, in Medford Lakes every Tuesday morning from February 5, 2008 through April 15, 2008, 9:00AM until noon, to assist taxpayers. Appointments are not necessary. Counselors can prepare noncomplex federal and New Jersey income tax returns, prepare New Jersey real estate tax rebate forms for 2007, review returns prepared by taxpayers, or consult on specific questions … (0 comments)
seniors: IRS: Stimulus Rebate Payments In May Require Filing A 2007 Tax Return
- 02/13/08 03:50 PM
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) advised taxpayers that in most cases they will not have to do anything extra this year to get the economic stimulus payments beginning in May."If you are eligible for a payment, all you have to do is file a 2007 tax return and the IRS will do the rest," said Acting IRS Commissioner Linda Stiff.The IRS will use information on the 2007 tax return filed by the taxpayer to determine eligibility and calculate the amount of the stimulus payments.The IRS will begin sending taxpayers their payments in early May after the current tax season concludes. Payments to … (0 comments)
seniors: Senior Related Articles By Sub-Category
- 02/09/08 11:41 AM
The purpose of this entry is to attempt to group and sub-categorize my Seniors (over 55) related articles by main topic.These articles include information about homeownership, maintenance and remodeling, reverse mortgages, healthcare, eldercare... Seniors - GeneralEldercare / CaregiversHealthcareHome ImprovementMaintenanceMortgagesRemodelingRetirementReverse MortgagesSeniors Advantage CenterTax Deferred Exchanges[Return to Main Category Index]For real estate resources, help and support services in acquiring or selling properties in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Visit my web site: LawrenceYerkes.com and visit Besthomes-NJ.com to shop for the latest New Jersey Real Estate property listings (Residential, Commercial, Multi-Family, Farm, Land). Copyright 2008 by Lawrence Yerkes. All Rights Reserved. … (0 comments)
seniors: IRS Tax Information for Individuals, Businesses, Charities, Non-Profits and More
- 08/19/07 05:02 PM
The IRS web site has established online tax resources for Individuals, Businesses, Charities and Non-Profits, Government Entities and more.For example, the Individual resource section contains specific information for:Employees, Farmers, International Taxpayers, Military, Parents, Self-Employed, Seniors & Retirees, Students.The Businesses resource section contains specific information for:Corporations, International Businesses, Partnerships, Small Business/Self-Employed.The Charities and Non-Profits resource section contains specific information for:Charitable Orgs, Churches and Religious Orgs, Contributors, Other Non-Profits, Political Orgs, Private Foundations.Visit my web site for additional services and support: LawrenceYerkes.comand visit Besthomes-NJ.com to find the latest New Jersey Real Estate property listings (Residential, Commercial, Multi-Family, Farm, Land). Copyright 2007 by Timon, … (0 comments)
seniors: BreakTime: Tony Bennett - The Best Is Yet To Come
- 06/07/07 04:52 AM
My oldest daughter, knowing that I wanted to hear and see Tony Bennett perform live, gave me a combination Christmas, Birthday and Father's Day present and took me to see him in concert at Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA the other day. The concert is part of his "The Best Is Yet To Come" tour sponsored in part by the AARP. One of the many advantages of living in the South Jersey / Delaware Valley area is the ability to attend events and visit sights in the Washington - Baltimore - Philadelphia - New York metropolitan region, that can easily be done in … (1 comments)
seniors: Getting Ready for Retirement - You Can't Begin Too Soon
- 05/15/07 11:52 AM
Introduction - Looking at RetirementQuote: "Retirement at 65 is ridiculous. When I was 65 I still had pimples." - George BurnsIn ancient times, there was no such concept as "retirement". In fact, it is a fairly recent development from about the 1900's, effected in large part by our increasing life expectancies. Retirement as we understand it today, involves a major adjustment in our lives and those around us. It requires thorough consideration and careful planning to enable a successful, satisfying transition.People have many fears and expectations about their retirement. Many long for their coming retirement as being one big vacation, free of … (1 comments)
seniors: Manufactured and Mobile Homes In New Jersey - Buying, Owning and Selling
- 05/07/07 07:19 PM
Manufactured (or mobile) homes are handled differently in New Jersey than other types of homes. If you currently own and plan on selling, or are considering buying a manufactured home, you need to understand the process that you will undergo and the conditions that will effect you when selling and/or buying. Here are some important points: 1. New Jersey treats manufactured homes as movable (mobile) units and they are therefore licensed by the NJ motor vehicle commission (MVC). Any licensed NJ real estate agents can handle their sale and the homes can be listed on the local MLS just like any other type of home. … (4 comments)
seniors: Book Review: Moving In The Right Direction
- 04/25/07 08:28 AM
Subtitle: The Senior's Guide to Moving and DownsizingI recently received a promotional copy of the book "Moving in the Right Direction", by Bruce Nemovitz. Nemovitz is a Milwaukee area Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and Certified Senior Adviser (CSA). His soft cover book was written to help people transition from family homes to senior oriented housing.The 78-page book is an easy read covering the basic issues that all seniors face when considering a downsize from their present homes -- perhaps loaded with years of fond memories -- to a more suitable form of housing that will better serve them in their senior years.This guide provides practical information and … (0 comments)
seniors: One In Five Adults Not Planning For Retirement
- 04/12/07 05:15 PM
According to a Wall Street Journal Online / Harris Interactive Personal Finance Poll, 90% of U.S. adults plan on retiring, but 22% of those adults have not started making any retirement plans. If you look at single households, then the number of adults who have not made plans jumps to 41%. The mean age for beginning retirement planning is 33.3 years old.The study looked at retirement planning by U.S. adults within age brackets, income level, marital status and educational level.According to Harris Interactive, "These results are consistent with other research we have done on consumer retirement planning. People simply are not taking … (0 comments)
seniors: More Resources for Seniors
- 03/13/07 01:19 AM
Here are resource links for senior that was provided compliments of the Seniors Advantage Real Estate Councel (SAREC) that can help seniors and those preparing for that phase in their life with making informed decisions, planning, financing and downsizing:General coverage of issues and resources for seniors: http://www.aarp.org/ AARP's complimentary reverse mortgage booklet "Home Made Money":http://www.aarp.org/revmort or call 800-209-8085 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB):To find a specialist, enter "aging in place specialists" in the search box of http://www.nahb.org/directory National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association:http://www.reversemortgage.org/ From the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) -- Top Ten Things to Know if You Are Interested in a Reverse … (3 comments)
seniors: Elder Abuse - Prevention and Support Resources
- 03/05/07 03:48 PM
Below are resource links for helping prevent Elder Abuse and providing support to Elder Abuse victoms: National Center on Elder Abuse: http://www.elderabusecenter.org/ National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse: http://www.preventelderabuse.org/ Their list of national organizations in the field: www.preventelderabuse.org/additional/organizations.html Help for victims: http://preventelderabuse.org/help/help.html The Directory of Crime Victim Services: http://ovc.ncjrs.org/findvictimservices American Psychological Assn: www.apa.org/pi/aging/eldabuse.html
If you have any suggestions or know of any other resources, please add to the list.
Visit my web site for additional services and support: LawrenceYerkes.com
and visit Besthomes-NJ.com to shop for the latest New Jersey Real Estate property listings (Residential, Commercial, Multi-Family, Farm, Land).
Copyright 2007 by Timon, Inc. All Rights Reserved. … (3 comments)
seniors: FTC Enforcing Recorded Sales Calls Prohibition In 2007
- 01/05/07 08:05 AM
Just received an email update from my state Realtor association (NJAR) reminding me about the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) ban on pre-recorded sales calls that the FTC begins enforcing in 2007. I'm posting it here to let everone know whether you're a Realtor or engaged in any other business...According to the reminder notice, "The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will begin to enforce its rules against pre-recorded sales calls, unless the calls meet a narrow exception. The FTC announced, pending resolution of further petitions, that it would not begin enforcement proceedings against an entity who placed a prerecorded sales call to a consumer with whom it … (0 comments)
seniors: New Jersey's Maggie LeNois Tells All
- 01/03/07 03:30 AM
Author Margaret M. LeNois, a resident of New Jersey, is hosting her own hourly radio show on the Internet Radio every Thursday night at 7 pm, called "Maggie's Tell All". Maggie's show is targeted for adults forty-five and older and will deal with all subjects of interest to the older set. Listeners may call in on 641-297-7250 and use access code 387587 to get in on the discussions. Maggie's guests range from doctors to lawyers to authors and products that fit your pocket. This out-spoken woman, who walks on the dark side of writing, will be stating her opinions off the cuff as … (0 comments)
seniors: SRES To Become Part of REBAC and the NAR
- 11/08/06 09:45 AM
According to the latest announcement made through the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC), an NAR subsidiary, which offers and administers the ABR designation program, has signed a letter of intent to take over the nationally recognized SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) designation program from the California Association of Realtors®, making it an official part of the NAR's professional certifications and designations program.REBAC, an NAR subsidiary since 1996, was founded in 1988 to promote superior buyer representation skills and services. REBAC awards the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation to Realtors® who have completed educational and experiential requirements. This means even broader … (10 comments)
seniors: Housing for All Ages: Safety and Design
- 11/01/06 01:57 AM
As baby boomers age and enjoy longer lives than their previous generation, there is becoming more awareness of, and emphasis on, the need to have living environments that allow people to be independent for as long as possible. This includes looking at home safety as will as design issues to better enable comfort, safety and convenience both now and later in life. Many people are building new homes, or remodeling their existing homes, with more "universal design" concepts so the home will be appropriate for all stages of the residents' lives, allowing maximum usefulness and minimizing costly changes and upgrades over time. Here are some … (1 comments)
seniors: Baby Boomers: Changing Housing Needs, Uncertain Retirement According to NAR Study
- 10/16/06 12:42 PM
"Baby boomers have a wide variety of housing needs in the future, depending on their retirement plans – or lack thereof," according to a recent study announced by the National Association of Realtors®(NAR). Most of the 78 million baby boomers are far from retirement, with diverse plans and timelines, resulting in different housing requirements and significant shifts from patterns established by earlier generations. The comprehensive study is based on a survey of nearly 2,000 American baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 – the largest generation in U.S. history; the survey was conducted for NAR by Harris Interactive®." (Source: NAR)Click here for the … (1 comments)
seniors: Tips For Saving Money On Healthcare for Older Adults and People With Disabilities
- 10/13/06 04:11 PM
The Medicare Rights Center has five basic tips to help older adults and people with disabilities save money on their health care. 1. Go Online. The internet is a good source of health care information, including prescription drug price comparison web sites. For example, Medicare Interactive, your one-stop, interactive web site provides older adults and people with disabilities, their caregivers and professionals user-friendly consumer information about health care benefits, rights and options at no charge. 2. Prevention. Did you get your “Welcome to Medicare Physical,” tested for diabetes and screened for cardiovascular disease? All these services are fully covered by Medicare Part B. For … (0 comments)
seniors: Eldercare Resources For Caregivers
- 10/05/06 06:33 PM
Here are resources for elder caregivers that we hope will be useful. As Senior Real Estate Specialists (SRES), we are committed to supporting you...Low-Calorie Diet Tops Exercise for Staying Young New research suggests that while exercise helps ward off chronic ailments such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease that can shorten a normal lifespan, only cutting calories appears to slow down the primary aging process. Anxiety Common in Elderly, Yet Often Undiagnosed and Under-treatedAnxiety may be the most common mental disorder experienced by older adults, affecting one in ten people over the age of sixty. As many as seven percent of people in this age … (0 comments)
seniors: Alzheimer Resource Links
- 09/26/06 04:36 PM
For those of us that have loved ones that may be suffering from the effects of Alzhiemer's Disease and/or are caregivers of Alzhiemer's Disease sufferers, here are some resources that we hope will help...
Order Online: Free Identify Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Kit The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is pleased to provide a free "Identify Alzheimer's Disease" ("ID.A.D.") resource kit on behalf of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and the National Family Caregivers Association. http://www.alzfdn.org/brain-health/IDADKit.shtml
Alzheimer's Disease: Unraveling the Mystery. A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE. Free! Speakers Kits, Videos, Handbooks Why are so many more people suffering from chronic diseases (like arthritis and Alzheimer's disease) today? One reason may be our … (3 comments)
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Welcome to the ActiveRain Seniors Issues Group!The intended purpose of this group is to provide a forum to share information and resources that are of specific interest to those of us dealing with seniors issues, either as a senior citizen or as a service provider to seniors. Our definition of a senior is anyone who qualifies for membership in the AARP. It's also for anyone who provides services to that age group, including real estate, legal, financial, property maintenance and even healthcare and eldercare.Whether you are approaching retirement or have already arrived at that phase in your life, there are special issues and challenges that are … (0 comments)
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