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Holiday 2008 Print Edition
Download the print edition of the Minnesota Senior News for Holiday 2008 |
Volunteer with the Federation helping Minnesota seniors
The Federation has many volunteer opportunities, but among our most urgent needs are to have volunteers help staff the front desk at the St. Paul office. Another urgent need is for volunteers to work our phone bank to welcome new members. |
Federation has provided workplace retirement seminars for 20+ years
Federation retirement planning seminar facilitator Nancy Nonini coordinates several seminars during the year for employers. |
Effect of state property tax relief yet to be seen
Separate hearings are held by the county, school district and city in early December to discuss budgets and proposed tax assessments. Here are examples of questions you may want to ask at these hearings. |
November Medicare Part D presentations
The following presentations will answer your questions about Medicare Part D and how to review your plan during Open Enrollment. |
Now is the time to make changes to your Medicare
Every year from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31, people with Medicare are able to make changes to their health care and medical coverage. |
Should you change your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan?
The opportunity to change your Part D prescription drug coverage is Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. Here are some points to consider. |
Senior Partners Care helps with the Medicare gap by waiving co-pays
Senior Partners Care was developed to assist people who could not afford a Medicare supplemental insurance policy and who did not qualify for medical assistance. |
Is your medication regimen affected by the economy?
Reducing or stopping the use of medications can put one at risk of immediate and potentially serious health consequences. |
Programs provide energy assistance
Grants range from $100 to $1,325 depending on family size, income and fuel consumption. |
U of M’s Lifelong Learning offers computer classes for older adults
Those who have not used computers at work may avoid computers and may even feel threatened around them. |
Pioneer Press seeks input for long-term care series
What are your needs? What are your struggles? What are your stories? |
Arts network uses the internet to help seniors find art opportunities
“Our site is for and about artists interested in serving older adults, and for older adults interested in exploring their creativity, but who may be unsure about how to get started.” |
Roundtable highlights state convention
The 2008 Minnesota Senior Federation convention Oct. 20 drew 254 attendees to Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center. |
New officers elected at state convention
Delegates elected two outstate and three at-large members to the MnSF Board of Directors. |
MnSF Issue Priorities
National and State issues |
MnSF State Board Chair
I think I love fall for its own virtues. |
Economy is the state legislature’s greatest challenge in 2009
With the housing market in severe trouble, unemployment up, and a recession all but certain, the state’s revenues are sure to fall short. |
Combining reverse mortgages with annuities raises questions
Recent publicity has spotlighted the growing problem of seniors being aggressively sold on the idea of taking out reverse mortgages to pay for financial products like annuities. |
New law makes reverse mortgages more affordable
Starting Nov. 1, the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, may make reverse mortgages more attractive because it cuts fees and raises the maximum borrowing amount. |
Senior Federation receives four grants to continue its service to Minnesota seniors
To these and other community minded foundations that support us, we give a big thank you and our sincere appreciation for your support! |
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