Tag: seniors

Sanders and Cummings blast Drug Company obstruction of Generic Drug price hike probe

August 14, 2019August 21, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sanders and Cummings blast Drug Company obstruction of Generic Drug price hike probe Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent letters to Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Mylan N.V., and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., opening an investigation…

Baby Boomers, Federal, Health, National, News

WalletHub: Best and worst states for retirement

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

WalletHub: Best and worst states for retirement A new report from WalletHub.com ranks Illinois at only 28 in terms of the best states for individuals to retire. The number one state is Florida, followed by South Dakota, Colorado, New Hampshire and Virginia. The survey measures a range of benefits including taxes, home service costs, senior…

Baby Boomers, Chicago, General Topics, Health, News, Orland Park, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland, Taxes

Social Security to increase slightly over 2018

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Social Security to increase slightly over 2018 Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2019 Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 67 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2019, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more…

Baby Boomers, Health, National, News, Seniors, Taxes

31,000 Cook County seniors could qualify for lower property taxes

June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

31,000 Cook County seniors could qualify for lower property taxes County Treasurer Maria Pappas: 31,000 senior citizens could apply for money-saving Cook County property tax exemptions As many as 31,000 senior citizens could save hundreds of dollars immediately on their property tax bills due August 1 by applying for exemptions they previously received, Cook County…

Government, News, Taxes

OFPD program June 28: Improving brain functions for seniors

June 4, 2018June 4, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

OFPD program June 28: Improving brain functions for seniors OFPD program June 28: Improving brain functions for seniors The Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Senior Advisory Council and Aishling Companion Home Care will offer a presentation called “Ageless Grace” to help seniors and attendees better understand ways to improve brain functions during aging. The presentation,…

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Bridgeview treats seniors to Halloween lunch

November 3, 2017November 3, 2017 Steve Metsch No Comments

Bridgeview treats seniors to Halloween lunch About 300, some in costumes, attend Toyota Park event By Steve Metsch The day after the Chicago Fire lost a playoff game, Toyota Park was still a festive place to be. That’s because a Halloween luncheon, sponsored by Mayor Steve Landek and the village board and free to Bridgeview…

News, Suburban Chicagoland

RTA approves projects for Seniors and disabled

August 24, 2017October 30, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

RTA approves projects for Seniors and disabled RTA Board Approves Projects to Benefit Seniors and People with Disabilities The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board has approved funding for twelve projects through the federally-funded Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program. The RTA will administer a total of $14,936,856 million, including $8,756,052 in federal…

Baby Boomers, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Travel

Seniors need to be treated better

August 20, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Seniors need to be treated better Despite all the expressed concern for senior citizens from the business community, the truth is they are not treated very well. Every time a business claims to give a benefit to a senior, it is often just a slick manipulation that actually costs more. From food to cruises, seniors…