London, May 16 : They are known for gossiping in the office and spend a lot of time in the loo, but when it comes to getting work from the female employees, a lot has to be kept in...

Federal Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson says Prime Minister Kevin Rudd should meet with pensioners who are demanding an increase in their payments. There were protests in Melbourne yesterday where...

reporting Back in September, we told you about a company going door-to-door in Sun City Anthem, offering free home inspections. Those inspections were to see if your home is eligible for a Chapter 40...

An 81-year-old woman found dead at her home had suffered multiple stab wounds, post-mortem tests have revealed. The victim, who police believe is Joyce Cregeen, was found by a member of the public...

In this Feb. 22, 2008 file photo, Willie Parker poses at the Sampson County jail in Clinton, N. C. An ailing 81-year-old North Carolina man who escaped from a Maryland prison 43 years ago was taken...

FRIDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Low levels of vitamin D and high levels of a hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands may increase the risk of depression in older adults, according to a new...

The Centers for Disease Control is recommending older adults be vaccinated for shingles to help prevent outbreaks and the painful side effects. Anyone who had had the chickenpox is at risk for...

Wachovia Corp. has appointed John Papadopulos president of its retirement and investment products group, one of three businesses within Wachovia's capital-management division. Papadopulos succeeds...

More viewers over the age of 65 watch American Idol than those who are 18-24, according to an audience analysis of the show by Nielsen Media Research. As reported by Broadcasting & Cable...

Public sector pensioners in Newfoundland and Labrador have launched a new campaign for indexed pensions and better health benefits. Seven different groups, representing a total of about 22,000...

TWO boys have been charged in France for the rape of a 10-year-old girl that they recorded on mobile phone video and showed to friends at their Paris area school, a judicial source says. The rape...

Barbarella star John Phillip Law has died at the age of 70. The US actor was best known for playing a blind angel opposite Jane Fonda in the cult science-fiction film. He made his debut as a...

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says any changes to the pension system may have to wait until the completion of a comprehensive review of Australia's tax system.The review is being undertaken by the...

U.S. ambassador and his wife Thursday stunned neighbors at an upscale retirement home in Northwest Washington who saw them as a dashing, vibrant couple. The bodies...

A juvenile suspect will be charged with attempted murder, aggravated burglary, kidnapping and false imprisonment after allegedly forcing an elderly Knox County woman into the trunk of his...

- A 2-year study released today shows that older Arkansans, the young and Hispanics will make up larger parts of the state population 12 years from now. The Arkansas 2020 study, released by the...

At least two out of five U.S. workers don't have retirement plans through their employers, according to the trade group Investment Company Institute (ICI). The issue particularly affects low- to...

May 16, 2008 Parliament - Legislation doing away with gender discrimination in old age pensions was approved by the National Assembly on Friday. The Social Assistance Amendment Bill provides for...

"A Place Called Canterbury: Tales of the New Old Age in America" by Dudley Clendinen Viking, 371 pp., $24.95 Canterbury, an apartment tower and nursing wing for seniors, is a place filled with...

"The Story of a Marriage" by Andrew Sean Greer Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 195 pp., $22 Our mental images of the post-World War II era are not painted in sepia tones, but they might as well be....

PROTESTING pensioners have stripped off and blocked central Melbourne in protest at being ignored in the Federal Budget.Thousands of elderly citizens crammed the steps in front of the Flinders St...

In the 1960s, they burnt their bras, but today they had them back on - and not much else. Some wore bright pink bras on the outside of their clothes, but others shed their outer layers altogether...

A new exhibition shows how older people recovered from the Asian tsunami of 2004 - through relief, recovery and rehabilitation. The photographs, by Penny Tweedie and John Cobb, highlight the spirit...

The Arthritis Foundation today announced a continuation of its Let's Talk RA® program, sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb, based on success demonstrated through a recent survey of rheumatoid...

A new exercise system from BigBand Fitness, LLC provides a convenient, effective, and affordable product designed to improve the strength and flexibility older Americans need to get up and down...

On Thursday, May, 15, 2008, the Baby Boomers Retirement Club (BBRC) opens up the doors on its new Platinum Membership with an unprecedented one day only bounty of valuable sign-up bonuses valued at...

46 million people have a doctor-diagnosed case of arthritis in America. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report one of the leading causes of arthritis is obesity. Aaron Dawkins,...

braved the autumn weather in a 150-strong protest against this week's federal budget, which offered them little despite a 21.7 billion dollar (20 billion US) surplus. Most at the "Fair Go...

They found that those born with at least one older brother were on average lighter at birth and also shorter in adulthood than those born with one or more older...

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) ― Sacramento police say a woman stole more than $13,000 from her elderly neighbors. The elderly woman says she trusted the woman and told people she was like her own...

AN 83-year-old man who was enjoying an evening coffee was bashed with a vacuum cleaner pipe by an intruder in his home. The man was in his kitchen in south Perth last night when he heard a noise...

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- If you're like most people, chances are you are feeling the effects of the slowing economy. While you may be tempted to short-change your retirement to meet present needs,...

Politicians from all parties agreed it was wrong that eight councils continue to charge for assisting with food preparation due to a loophole in the free personal care legislation of 2002. The vote...

Is your retirement being ruined by repeated interest rate cuts? Are you living on a fixed income and relying on stable interest rates to keep your income at a reasonable rate? Have you seen your...

THURSDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Statins appear to be associated with a lower risk of the heart rhythm abnormality known as atrial fibrillation in postmenopausal women with coronary disease. "Our...

Six reasons 'Lazy Portfolios' beat market timing First impressions matter, so it's fair to say that most workers probably don't have a high opinion of their company-sponsored retirement plans. ...

Michael Strahan retirement watch marches on, though Strahan says he's "pretty much" decided on whether he'll play in 2008. It appears he's in no hurry to let us in on that decision, though. ...

The National Implementation Body has recommended that RTÉ management and the RTÉ Trade Union Group should jointly refer their dispute over pensions to the Labour Court. Staff recruited since 1990...

Maria Sharapova will take over as the top-ranked women's player The top spot was occupied by Justine Henin, who retired Wednesday Sharapova is 24-2 this year, including an Australian Open...

PARIS (Thomson Financial) - French rail unions have joined their counterparts at Air France in calling for a strike on May 22 as part of a protest against government plans for pensions reform, Agence...

May 15, 2008 -- ALBANY, N.Y. - Gov. David Paterson says he won't support the Legislature's annual effort to sweeten pensions and other benefits for Albany's powerful labor unions. ...

Homestead Hills , a retirement community in Winston-Salem, will celebrate the opening of a new clubhouse and villas on Thursday. Placed as a centerpiece of the 37-acre community, the multi-million...

Two health care information exchange programs spearheaded by Erickson Retirement Communities and a group of suburban Washington, D.C., hospitals each received $250,000 from the state Thursday to...

They seem trustworthy but they're actually crooks. We're talking about a band of burglars that police say are preying on the elderly. If this story sounds familiar, that's because the...

View all Macworld blogs There's some confusion surrounding what you can and can't do with music videos purchased from the iTunes Store. Need proof? Try this message from reader Greg...

Posted on: Thursday, 15 May 2008, 06:00 CDT By Korky Vann, The Hartford Courant, Conn. May 15--Old age brings a number of physical challenges, including arthritis, diabetes, hearing loss or high...

The Federal Community Services Minister Jenny Macklin says she understands that some seniors and carers are disappointed by the Federal Budget. Some pensioner groups have criticised the Government...

The Federal Government announced a $407.6 million boost for the aged care industry, bringing the total additional payments to $2 billion over four years. The Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) says...

MARION COUNTY, Fla. -- A Marion County man who needed an oxygen tank to help him breathe died Thursday morning when his house caught on fire. Investigators said the victim was found on the porch of...

Tourism Minister Ed Bartlett said his Ministry is moving to address the vexed issue of pensions for workers in the sector. Making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in Parliament on...