BALTIMORE — Artificial intelligence (AI) voice agents helped older adults with high blood pressure to accurately report their blood pressure readings and improved blood pressure management, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025.…
In the past several months, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has made several changes that are impacting beneficiary experiences. Chatbots Earlier this year, SSA began using an AI-based Chatbot for its national 1-800 phone system. This means that immediately upon…
Many Americans are worried they won’t have enough money saved to retire, and a cohort of the oldest workers is proving this concern to be legitimate. Nearly half a million Americans over the age of 80 are still working, while…
When Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023 after a 2022 diagnosis of aphasia, his family faced the need to reassess how to best care for him. This past August, his wife, Emma Heming Willis, revealed that Bruce had…
Many retirees pride themselves on years of careful financial planning, yet one major area often catches them off guard: the cost of health care. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, even those who’ve saved diligently can be blindsided by…
As elder law attorneys, we see every day how families struggle to balance caregiving responsibilities with the need for organization and access to critical information. While legal planning documents provide the framework for decision-making, families often face challenges locating the…
Scams targeting older adults can result in significant financial losses. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), people in the United States lost $12.5 billion in scams in 2024, and older adults tended to lose more money than younger folks. Those in…
This article from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) highlights the importance of using personalized, engaging activities to enhance the day-to-day experience of individuals living with memory loss. Shonte Usman, AFA’s therapeutic program specialist, emphasizes that meaningful engagement fosters a…
While states such as Florida, North Carolina, and Arizona have seen the largest influx of retirees as of 2023, these states are not necessarily among the very happiest places for older adults in the United States, according to new data. Caring.com released its 2025 Senior…
Loneliness and social isolation among older Americans have been long-standing public health concerns — concerns that have only grown as the population ages. In a promising development this year, New York State has launched an innovative pilot program aimed at…