When the surviving spouse is older than age 70, the Social Security claiming regimen is simple. But it’s trickier if the surviving spouse is younger. The recent crackdown on Social Security claiming strategies used by married couples left widows and widowers unscathed. Surviving spouses can still mix and match benefits to boost lifetime income by… Continue reading How to Boost Social Security Benefits for Surviving Spouses
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Hospice Use May Ease Depression in Surviving Spouses
An Institute of Medicine's report on improving the quality of care near the end of life highlights the need for supporting family caregivers. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York found a modest reduction in depressive symptoms among some surviving spouses of hospice users compared with nonhospice users. The article,… Continue reading Hospice Use May Ease Depression in Surviving Spouses