Seniors News Monitoring

Letter: Reducing Medicare Costs

The administration say they want to reduce the deficit, and so do I. Here are two easy ways to reduce the cost of Medicare without reducing the service to a single person. Allow Medicare to negotiate all drug prices with all pharmaceutical companies for …

DWP's two payments for state pensioners born before 1959 that are worth £9,640

Pensioners can claim two benefits, which can provide over £9,640 annually. The benefits, Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit, are available to eligible recipients born before 1959. Pension Credit supplements the income of those over state pension age, …

UK considers taxing pensioners to claw back winter fuel payment

Pensioner arrested during pro-Palestinian protest

Two women, including a pensioner, have been arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest in Belfast city centre. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said they were called to the demonstration in Castle Place on Saturday morning. The women, one aged …

Rachel Reeves slammed for taking pensioners' money that 'does not belong' to her

Rachel Reeves has faced criticism for “forcing” pension money which “does not belong to the government” into new schemes. Under a new agreement called the Mansion House Accord, up to £50 billion of investment for UK businesses and major infrastructure …

Will Social Security be taxed in 2026? What retirees should know about the GOP budget bill

As the 2026 tax landscape begins to take shape under President Trump's newly released budget proposal, one key question has emerged for millions of retirees: will Social Security income still be subject to federal taxes? Despite early campaign promises …

‘You feel useful to society’: Italy’s busybody pensioners go professional

Among his circle of friends, Roberto Cremona says there are one or two umarell – a word coined to describe retired Italian men who spend their time peering through the mesh fencing of construction works, casting judgment and offering up unsolicited advice. …

How much Social Security do middle-class retirees get?

Spencer Platt/Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Social Security is an important piece of the retirement puzzle, particularly for middle-class retirees who count on the …

Killeen man arrested for scheming elderly people out of nearly $200 thousand across Texas

KILEEN, Texas (KXII) - The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Bryan Brundidge, 47, of Killeen, Texas following an investigation into a complex fraud scheme targeting elderly victims across Texas. Brundidge is believed to be tied to seven …

Gov Otu tells retirees to be ambassadors of enterprise not just recipients of knowledge

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has told 1500 graduands of retiree training programmes not to go home and flaunt their certificates as recipients of knowledge but to actually become entrepreneurs and ambassadors of enterprise. The governor gave …

Pensioner drowns at Olukonda in Omusati region

A 76-year-old man identified as Matheus Shongola Shou reportedly drowned at Olukulo village in the Tsandi Constituency, the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has reported. According to NamPol’s Omusati Regional Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, the …

Medicare Brokers Steered Retirees Into Worse Plans to Earn Higher Commissions

Personal Finance Ihar Halavach / Shutterstock.com Key Points Insurance companies and brokers are being accused of an illegal kickback scheme. The DOJ has filed a lawsuit claiming that large insurers paid brokerage firms to steer retirees to their …

Pensioner, 92, died ‘after getting stuck in the mud’ on walk through boggy field

William Morris Jones died after becoming trapped while crossing an ‘incredibly boggy’ field (Picture: North Wales Daily Post) An elderly man died after getting stuck all night in thick mud while taking his regular country walk, it is believed. William …

Home Health Care in 2025: How Much You’ll Really Pay (Even With Medicare)

If you’re exploring home health care—maybe for yourself, a parent, or someone you care about—it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. Health care costs can be confusing, especially when you’re trying to figure out what Medicare actually pays for, and what comes …

State pensioners born before key year told of two benefits they can claim worth £9,640

Recipients of the State Pension have been told of two benefits worth thousands of pounds they can claim if they were born before a certain year. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offers extra payments to pensioners born before 1959 in the form of …

Forgotten mosquito coil causes pensioner’s house to go up in flames

A for­got­ten lit mos­qui­to coil is be­lieved to have caused a fire that de­stroyed the Moru­ga home of 67-year-old pen­sion­er John Brave­boy. “I was at home sleep­ing. I heard crack­ling and re­alised the house was on fire,” Brave­boy re­called. He …

Major boost for Galway pensioners as online application system goes live

There will be a major boost for Galway pensioners as a new online application system has gone live. The announcement was made by Minister Dara Calleary, who revealed that the MyWelfare.ie platform now offers a simplified, user-friendly way to apply for …

Pensioner furious after being slapped with 'ridiculous' £170 parking fine... but claims there is a big catch

A pensioner is furious after being hit with a 'ridiculous' £170 fine for overstaying in a car park - even though he wasn't parking. Garth Burden, 80, pulled into an Esso Garage in Rickmansworth to get his car washed and waited patiently in a …

President Donald Trump Wants to Give Half of All Social Security Retirees a Raise -- but It Can Backfire

Popular solutions aren't always the right answer. For an overwhelming majority of retirees, Social Security represents more than just a monthly check. It's a financial lifeline that they'd struggle to make do without. According to the Center on …

Happypot Launches as Switzerland’s First Fully Localized Platform for Online Money Pots and Crowdfunding

ZüRICH, ZüRICH, SWITZERLAND, May 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZURICH, Switzerland, A new Swiss platform is transforming how individuals and communities across Switzerland come together to fund gifts, causes, and collective events. Happy pot, a …

iChange Nations™ Selects Dr. Sonya A. Robinson of ICN the USA as a Modern Day Hero and Commissions an Award in Her Name

iChange Nations™ Special Envoy Dr. Ruben West Set to Present the Dr. Sonya A. Robinson Visionary Leadership Award In Nairobi Kenya GRAND BLANC , MI, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iChange Nations™ is a Culture of Honor System; …

Washington DC International Advisory Firm Establishes Presence in South Africa

GPS Moves to Offer Legal/Lobbying/Business Advisory Services to African Governments & Private Sector Markets WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Political Solutions ™ LLC (GPS) a Washington, …

Now Accepting Applications: iHope Genetic Health Clinical Sites

Pass it on! DAMASCUS, MD, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Genetic Alliance is now accepting applications for new clinical sites to join the iHope Genetic Health (iGH) program, which provides no-cost genomic testing to families from low …

Metal Majic Launches to Provide Auto Hail Damage Repairs in Texas

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As severe hailstorms continue to impact communities across Texas, newly launched auto repair provider Metal Majic is offering specialized hail damage repair services to help vehicle …

‘Ukraine: For the Children’ Trailer Premieres at Cannes Doc Day

A Woman’s Perspective on Peace, War, and Hope from ELYSIAN’s Karen Floyd, Now Garnering Nearly 30 International Film Awards CANNES, FRANCE, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marking a powerful beginning to ELYSIAN’s next decade of storytelling, …

Caring For Others’ CEO Presented Honorary Doctor of Humane Letter by The Interdenominational Theological Center

Nonprofit CEO Eslene Richmond-Shockley honored at ITC 2025 Commencement Ceremony ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Caring For Others, a 501c3 with a mission of eradicating poverty, is excited to announce that Mrs. …

Bar Hofman, AI Lead at theGist, on Avoiding AI Hype: 'If AI Was Axe Body Spray, Startups Would Suffocate'

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bar Hofman, AI Lead at theGist, offers a no-nonsense perspective on the AI startup boom, urging entrepreneurs to treat AI as a practical tool rather than a marketing ploy. With a career …

12x12 Cardstock Shop Unveils New Cardstock Paper Collection for Father’s Day

12x12 Cardstock Shop launches a new Father’s Day cardstock paper collection with bold tones and sturdy textures for handmade card projects. PROVO, UT, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 12x12 Cardstock Shop has announced the …

ASIS&T and SLA Announce Merger Negotiations to Explore Unified Future for Information Professionals

The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) and the Special Libraries Association (SLA) announced that they have entered into negotiations MOUNT LAUREL, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association for …

Meteora Capital’s Kevin Gahwyler to Represent Firm at Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas

Kevin Gahwyler will represent Meteora Capital at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, highlighting the firm’s commitment to the growing digital asset sector. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meteora Capital’s Kevin Gahwyler …

Strategic Leadership and Mentorship: Lata Gullapalli Shares Insights with Xraised on Innovation and Social Change

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- https://xraised.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/latagullapalli/ In an exclusive interview with Xraised, Lata Gullapalli, a renowned financial consultant …

Global Diamond Market Outlook 2025-2034: Growth Drivers, Share, And Trends

The Business Research Company’s Diamond Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- So, what's behind the incredible growth of the diamond …

Global Proton Pump Inhibitors Market Insights 2025: Key Trends, Market Size, and Growth Forecast

The Business Research Company's Proton Pump Inhibitors Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s …

In-Depth Analysis Of The Global Hazardous Goods Logistics Market: Key Drivers, Trends, Growth Opportunities

The Business Research Company’s Hazardous Goods Logistics Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What is the current projection for the …

Contract Furniture Global Market Report 2025: A Comprehensive Guide To Market Trends And Drivers

The Business Research Company’s Contract Furniture Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How Has The Contract Furniture Market Grown In …

Global IVF Services Market: Key Trends, Market Share, Growth Drivers, And Forecast For 2025-2034

The Business Research Company's IVF Services Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest …

Microbiological Testing Of The Water Market Forecast 2025: Analyzing Growth Drivers, Share, Segments And Emerging Trends

The Business Research Company's Microbiological Testing Of Water Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research …

Centrifugal Separator Market Analysis: Key Trends, Share, Growth Drivers, And Forecast 2025-2034

The Business Research Company's Centrifugal Separator Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest …

Top Growth Driver In The Psoriasis Market 2025: Growing Geriatric Population Boosting Market

The Business Research Company's Psoriasis Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest Report …