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12 ESSEX MEDIA GROUP SENIOR LIVING FALL <strong>2018</strong> At what age is your self esteem at its highest? By Karen D'Souza THE MERCURY NEWS PHOTO | TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE A recent study suggests self-esteem peaks around age 60. In our youth-obsessed culture, where ageism has never been stronger and looking younger is next to godliness, it may be easy to assume young people feel happier than older ones. Nope. According to science, at least one thing gets better with age and that’s your self-esteem. In fact, a paper published recently in the journal Psychological Bulletin, selfesteem seems to peak around age 60 and that uplifting feeling may well last for an entire decade. So maybe 60 really is the new 40? “Midlife is, for many adults, a TIME of highly stable life circumstances in domains such as relationships and work. Moreover, during middle adulthood, most individuals further invest in the social roles they hold, which might promote their self-esteem,” study co-author Ulrich Orth, a professor of psychology at the University of Bern in Switzerland, told TIME. “For example, people take on managerial roles at work, maintain a satisfying relationship with their spouse or partner, and help their children to become responsible and independent adults.” Researchers examined 191 articles about self-esteem, which included data from almost 165,000 people, for a comprehensive look at how self-esteem changes with age, exploring different demographics and age groups. Apparently, self-esteem begins to rise between ages 4 and 11, as children develop and revel in a sense of independence. Those feelings level off in the teenage years and hold steady until mid-adolescence. After that, self-esteem grows substantially until age 30, then more gradually throughout middle adulthood, before peaking around age 60. Unfortunately, sometime after age 70, it seems to take a hit, a factor which gets more worrying as you approach 90. It should also be noted that women tended to have lower self-esteem than men in young adulthood, but gain parity as the decades wear on. Sadly, it also appears that people in happy relationships experience the same drop in self-esteem during old age as people in unhappy relationships. So much for romantic bliss. “Although they enter old age with higher self-esteem and continue to have higher self-esteem as they age, they decline in self-esteem to the same extent as people in unhappy relationships,” said co-author Kali H. Trzesniewski, PhD, of the University of Western Ontario, as the American Psychological Association noted. “Thus, being in a happy relationship does not protect a person against the decline in self-esteem that typically occurs in old age.” The upside is that the years between 60 and 70, generally speaking, appear to be as golden as they have been made out to be. Social Security: You’ll feel like you’re on vacation with how easy this is By Nicole Tiggemann TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE August might be the last of the months that people think of when we say “summer vacation,” but it’s by no means the least. People are still taking trips and hosting family while enjoying America’s beaches and national parks. Social Security might not be on the top of your to-do list when you’re on vacation, but we’ve made it so easy to do business with us online that you can connect with us pool-side or on the go. We are constantly expanding our online services to give you freedom and control in how you wish to conduct business with us. Our online services help you plan for the future and keep you in control of your benefits. You can go online to: • Find out if you qualify for benefits; • Use our benefit planners to help you better understand your Social Security protection; • Estimate your future retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future; • Apply for retirement or Medicare quickly and easily; and • Open your personal https://www. ssa.gov/myaccount/ my Social Security account. It is a powerful tool to help you stay in control of your Social Security record. If you don’t receive benefits yet, you can: • Get your Social Security Statement to review your earnings and make sure they’re recorded correctly; • Get a https://www.ssa.gov/hlp/ mySSA/df-beve.htm benefit verification letter to prove you don’t receive Social Security benefits or that you applied but haven’t received an answer yet; • Request a replacement Social Security card if you meet https://www. ssa.gov/ssnumber/#issnrc certain requirements; and • Check the status of your application or appeal a decision. If you receive benefits, you can: • Change your address and phone number; • Get a https://www.ssa.gov/hlp/ mySSA/df-beve.htm benefit verification letter to prove you receive Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Medicare; • Change your direct deposit information at any time; • Request a replacement Medicare card; and • Get a replacement https://www. ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10057.pdf Benefit Statement (SSA-1099 or SSA- 1042S) for tax purposes. Kick your feet up and grab your laptop or even your cellphone. You can access our online services page and do much of your business with us when you’re on the go at www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices. Remember, you can easily share our webpages and resources by copying the link and messaging a family member or friend. Now, go enjoy that vacation or start planning your next one knowing that, at Social Security, we’re securing your today and tomorrow. "You can access our online services page and do much of your business with us when you’re on the go at www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices."
SENIOR LIVING FALL <strong>2018</strong> ESSEX MEDIA GROUP 13 Make Your Money Last! Brooksby Village is the best financial option for your retirement. We’ve done the math! Brooksby Village is a smarter choice than senior rental communities and other retirement living options on the North Shore. Choose Brooksby Village and: PRESERVE your hard-earned savings PAY LESS for monthly fees ENJOY MORE amenities and services Brooksby Village apartment homes are more affordable than you think! Let us show you why we’re the best decision for your future, your family, and your finances. Call 1-800-614-6998 to learn more or to request your free 54-page brochure. 12982544-DISS North Shore BrooksbyVillage.com
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