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 Communities
Three Aging-related Issues on the Ballot Today Without Political Commentary
Texas: 3 Billion for Dementia Research Infrastructure
https://www.kut.org/health/2025-11-03/texas-constitutional-amendments-proposition-14-dementia-alzheimers-research
Washington: 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-a209dec2c8bf92615434bb00df7a7ae1

Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
GetSetUp 10-21-25 2025 Active Aging Report
https://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-a0680d2e5c39dcec5d497faaae17e84e

Debbie Howard's summary of this show

Discussion hosted by: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard

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