SCSA Press Releases consist of timely insights and the latest news on issues affecting
older adults; Announcements of new professional resources such as white papers
and brochures, Upcoming educational webinars; and loads more!
December, 2010
How to Stretch Out an IRA
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) continue to be one of the most popular retirement financial planning instruments. Not only can they provide an excellent long-term source of income for the IRA owner throughout life, but they can also stretch the income over the beneficiary’s life expectancy as well.
How to Build a Positive and Healthy Relationship with your Doctor
Building a positive and healthy relationship with your doctor can be tough. The Society of Certified Senior Advisors has created this free guide that will help you increase the quality of care you receive.
New Program Helps the Senior Demographic Balance Expenses
At a time when income may be decreasing because of retirement and when expenses could be increasing because of medical bills, ‘match-up programs’ are helping seniors find different ways to offset expenses.
Free Guide - Planning Ahead for Long-Term Care
A new White Paper titled, "What You Need to Know About Long-Term Care", is now available. This guide was created by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors in order to provide you with the latest and most important information on long-term care.
Meeting the SEC’s New Disclosure and Brochure Requirements
As a professional in the securities industry or a registered investment advisor, you need to make sure you know about and understand the new changes coming to advertising and disclosure.
What’s New with Medigap (Medicare Supplement Insurance)
A guide to health insurance for people with Medicare
November, 2010
Free Guide - How Healthcare Reform Affects Seniors
The new Healthcare Reform Guide titled, How Healthcare Reform Affects Seniors, is now available for download.
Are you or a loved one susceptible to SAD?
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a cynical form of depression that can affect people, especially seniors, mostly in the fall and winter. As you interact with seniors in your care, it is important not to ignore potential SAD symptoms.
Most Often Asked Questions on Long-Term Care Insurance
An updated version of the BASICS brochure. BASICS discusses some of the most-often asked questions about Long-Term Care Insurance.
October, 2010
World Alzheimer's Report 2010
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) released a new report that includes the most inclusive and up-to-date information on the latest findings of dementia.
What You Need to Know About Senior Housing
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors has released an updated version of the BASICS brochure. BASICS answers some of the most often-asked questions about Social Security, Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Medicaid, senior housing, in-home care and long-term care insurance.
What You Need to Know About In-Home Care
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors has released an updated version of the BASICS brochure. BASICS answers some of the most often-asked questions about Social Security, Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Medicaid, senior housing, in-home care and long-term care insurance.
Degrees, Certificates and Designations - What's the Difference?
Professionals in any industry know the “alphabet soup” phrase as referring to the multitude of degrees, designations and certificates that are available to them for educational and marketing purposes. Many articles have been written on the varied use of these to gain business, earn respect and make their business card look important. But what really is the difference in the education and accreditation backing for each of these categories?
What You Need to Know About Medicare Supplements
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors has released an updated version of the BASICS brochure. BASICS answers some of the most often-asked questions about Social Security, Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Medicaid, senior housing, in-home care and long-term care insurance.
If You Have Alzheimer’s Disease - What You Should Know, What You Should Do
Professionals in any industry know the “alphabet soup” phrase as referring to the multitude of degrees, designations and certificates that are available to them for educational and marketing purposes. Many articles have been written on the varied use of these to gain business, earn respect and make their business card look important. But what really is the difference in the education and accreditation backing for each of these categories?
What You Need to Know About Medicare
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors has released an updated version of the BASICS brochure. BASICS answers some of the most often-asked questions about Social Security, Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Medicaid, senior housing, in-home care and long-term care insurance.
Age Branding in the 21st Century
Age branding can be compared to product branding - it is an expectation, a look, a message. Think "AARP" or "Geritol". The branding of these well-known products has determined the way senior consumers react to them - some more favorably than others.
September, 2010
What You Need to Know About Social Security
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors has released an updated version of the BASICS brochure. BASICS answers some of the most often-asked questions about Social Security, Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Medicaid, senior housing, in-home care and long-term care insurance.
Medicare & You 2010 - The Official Government Handout
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of the 2010 Medicare handout, Medicare & You 2010, to our website. Provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this official government handbook is the most credible source for all of your Medicare questions and concerns.
Top 5 Estate Tips You Can't Die Without - Educational Webinar
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors announces a new educational webinar that will guide you through the Top 5 Estate Tips You Can’t Die Without.
How to Have Effective Conversations with Seniors
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors acknowledges that there is an ever-growing need for understanding how to effectively communicate with aging adults today on topics that are critical to their health and wellbeing. We want to help our CSAs break that barrier of communication to better provide their senior clients with the meaningful support they deserve. We’ve created this one-page handout that will provide CSAs with the tools necessary to plan and structure their conversations more effectively.
What You Need to Know About Medicaid
An updated version of the BASICS brochure. BASICS answers some of the most often-asked questions about Social Security, Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Medicaid, senior housing, in-home care and long-term care insurance.
August, 2010
SCSA Announces a New Member Benefit - The CSA Blog
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors is excited to announce the launching of the new CSA Blog. Created just for our members, the CSA Blog has been designed to act as a platform for bringing the latest information relating to the senior market as well as a networking opportunity between our CSAs and members of the public.
10 Tips for Growing Your Senior Business via the Social Web - Educational Webinar
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors announces a new educational webinar that provides you with invaluable tips for growing your senior business via the social web.
Online Legal Document Sites Bring Potential for Errors
Senior citizens and boomers are quickly becoming one of the largest users of the internet. With this increased use also come increased opportunities for them to be misled and become victims of fraud.
July, 2010
Transitioning Roles from Parent to Adult Child
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors announces a new handout that we hope will help you and your loved ones as you begin your journey into a "reveresed role."
How to Make the Most of Your CSA Designation - Educational Webinar
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors announces a new educational webinar that shows you how to use the free CSA benefits to increase your visibility in the senior market.
June, 2010
Marijuana Use Increasing with Boomers
A growing number of seniors have found a new way to relieve pains that are associated with aging -- smoking marijuana.
CSA Locator Helps Seniors to Find Ethical Business Professionals
Senior citizens represent 30% of scam victims, as estimated by the U.S. Subcommittee on Health and Long Term Care. In order to assist seniors with finding ethical professionals to do business with, SCSA has created a CSA Locator.
Marketing Lessons from Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga's genius marketing techniques have made her one of the top most twittered superstars today. Marketers should take lessons from this infamous popstar and learn how to truly connect with customers in their own market.
May, 2010
Surprising Things You Don't Know About Wills - CSA Webinar
Estate planning is an essential step in preparing for your future. Learn how you can protect your family and your assets and avoid causing them undue stress by attending this live one-hour webinar, presented by Author and Lecturer, J. Mark Fisher.
Importance of Use of Certified Senior Advisor Disclosure Statement
Disclosure statements are used in industries to inform the consumer of the restrictions products or professionals should be performing within. Certified Senior Advisors are one example of professionals who must use a specific disclosure statement.
Former Commissioner of Social Security Joins SCSA Board of Directors
Dorcas R Hardy joins the Society of Certified Senior Advisors Board of Directors. Her experiences include US Commissioner of Social Security, President of DR Hardy & Associates and author of book on The Crisis in America's Social Security System
Is Your Website Senior Friendly?
Number of senior users on internet has increased by more than 55% in last 5 years. It's more important than ever to make your website senior-friendly. SCSA shares a guide, written by the National Institute on Aging, on how to do this.
How to Increase Your Referrals - Educational Webinar
In today’s tough economy, quality referrals are essential for building your business. Author, Dean Lindsay, shares proven ways to build a list of referrals & how being connected to the right people opens up bigger business opportunities.
April, 2010
Connecting With Loved Ones via Online Media
Communication via online video conferencing has become a “commonplace” to connect with family and friends, especially with the 65+ demographic.