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Date Added: 18-11-2005

New York State teachers get advice on retirement.  Read the excerpt below.

NYSUT.org - Latham,NY,USA

Nov. 17, 2005

This column examines ways in which New York State United Teachers' Social Services Department helps union members with decisions about counseling, elder care and other social issues — including tapping into networks of services in communities around New York state.

The advantages of a retirement community can be countless — expanded social, recreational and cultural opportunities as well as substantially reduced expenses.

Nonetheless, selecting the community that best fits your needs and predilections is a pivotal and sometimes irreversible life decision. Fortunately, you can avoid the common pitfalls by doing your homework.

Read the entire article:

http://www.nysut.org/newyorkteacher/2005-2006/051117socialservices.html