Taking it to the Net


1			How much Social Security income can you expect to receive when you are normal retirement age? First, ascertain what will be your normal retirement age—it depends on the year in which you are born—and see how much you will receive. How much will you receive if you retire early? What will you receive if you are under the normal retirement age (again, this depends on the year in which you were born). How much will you receive if you continue to work past your normal retirement age? http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/ANYPIA/




2			Ted is the activities director at an adult retirement community. A friend who is a social worker suggested that Ted might want to develop a program in which the residents engage in reminiscence and life review. What benefits could the residents gain from such an activity? http://www.caregiver.com/articles/general/linking_past_to_present.htm




3			Jessica, 33, a thirty-three single mother of three, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Just as a precaution, Jessica has made arrangements for her parents to raise the children if she dies. What types of services and financial assistance would be available to Jessica's grandparents if they need to take on the responsibility for their grandchildren? http://www.grandparenting.org/Grandparents%20Raising%20Grandchildren.htm