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Seniors Bemoan "Donut Day" - Medicare Drug Coverage Stops for Millions - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Millions of elderly Americans find themselves without prescription drug coverage today.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/09/medicare_donut.html

AARP Launches Annuity Program for its Members - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Program offers guaranteed income for life to AARP's 37 million members.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/aarp_annuity.html

Do Older People Need More Sleep - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Columnist Fred Cicetti answers questions about seniors' health concerns.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/geezer004_sleep.html

Loneliness Associated With Increased Risk of Dementia - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Study finds lonely adults more likely to develop Alzheimer's-like dementia in old age.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/02/loneliness_alzheimers.html

Note to Seniors: Grapefruit Juice Can Cause Trouble - (Found July 2, 2008 )

It can interact with prescription medications and make them ineffective or harmful.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/03/geezer008_grapefruit.html

Consumer Reports Pushes For Generic Cholesterol Drug Use - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Consumer group counters campaign by Pfizer to encourage use of higher-priced Lipitor.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/cu_statins.html

Seniors Bear Brunt Of Predatory Lending - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Seniors losing their homes to predatory refinance scams.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/04/seniors_predatory.html

Risk of Diabetes Increases with Age - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Not everyone expriences symptoms so regular check-ups important for seniors.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/05/geezer018.html

Senate Eyes Medicare Advantage Marketing Abuses - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Deceptive sales practices and outright fraud reported.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/05/senate_medicare_advantage.html

Insurance Companies Pledge Medicare Marketing Reforms - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Companies accused of abusive tactics in signing up seniors.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/06/medicare_marketing.html