Election Day Aging-related News, GetSetUp Active Aging Report, Retirement Relocation 11-4-25

Benjamin Surmi highlighted three election day ballot items: a $3 billion dementia research center in Texas, a proposal to invest Washington's payroll taxes into the stock market, and a change in Maine regarding absentee voting for older adults. Debbie Howard shared insights from GetSetUp's 2025 Active Aging Report, emphasizing the importance of digital literacy and health literacy for older adults. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury led the discussion on the complexities of relocating after retirement, including considerations for living abroad. Co-hosts Linda Sherman and Ray Gordon added commentary.Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch CommunitiesThree Aging-related Issues on the Ballot Today Without Political CommentaryTexas: 3 Billion for Dementia Research Infrastructurehttps://www.kut.org/health/2025-11-03/texas-constitutional-amendments-proposition-14-dementia-alzheimers-researchWashington: Can Payroll Taxes Designated for a Long Term Care Fund Be Invested in the Stock Market by the State?https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/10/31/voters-to-decide-if-wa-cares-tax-dollars-can-be-invested-in-stock-market/Maine: Should Seniors and People with Disabilities Be Able to Request Absentee Ballots Perpetually Without Renewal?https://apnews.com/article/voter-id-noncitizen-voting-maine-texas-a209dec2c8bf92615434bb00df7a7ae1Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International GetSetUp 10-21-25 2025 Active Aging Reporthttps://www.cbs42.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/859927945/getsetup-releases-its-2025-active-aging-report/Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning AP News 8-8-25 Holistic Approach to Retiring by Leanne Italie https://apnews.com/article/retirement-relocation-a0680d2e5c39dcec5d497faaae17e84eDebbie Howard's summary of this showDiscussion hosted by: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie HowardBoomerTechTalk.com episode page 11-4-25 LinkedIn Show PostWe continue to record new News for the Ages podcasts live on Tuesdays. How to join live.Please follow both of our podcasts including Rethinking Aging Club Podcast.Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman