Social Security Online Webinar in Spanish! On Thursday, February 23 at 2 p.m. EST, Social Security will host the agency’s first-ever Spanish-language webinar, entitled ”Online Services from Social Security – in Spanish!” The webinar will feature the agency’s new Spanish-language Internet services, including applications for retirement, Medicare, and Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs. There will be a live question and answer session. Participants can register and view the webinar here.
Tips for avoiding scams targeted at seniors - the National Council on Aging (NCOA) provides eight ways to protect yourself or an older adult you may know. There's also a list of the top ten kinds of scams to be aware of.
Are you still getting your federal benefits by check? By March 1, 2013, everyone getting Social Security or other federal benefits by paper check must switch to direct deposit or another electronic payment option. Don't delay - Go Direct today.
Diet can help reduce 
brain shrinkage, researchers say. The best current advice is to eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables, not smoke, take regular exercise and keep blood pressure and cholesterol in check, said Alzheimer's Research UK.
2010 Census shows 65 + group is growing faster than the total U.S. population
The 65-plus group is now the largest in size and percent of the population compared with any previous census, according to a
new 2010 Census brief. The group grew faster than the total population from 2000 to 2010 and now represents 13% of the population.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) launches Go4Life campaign
Just 25% of people age 65-74 engage in regular physical activity. NIH is reaching out to Baby Boomers and their parents to take steps in maintaining their health and independence. Go4Life encourages sedentary adults to make physical activity part of their daily lives.