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…
As we age, maintaining our cognitive function and overall well-being becomes increasingly important. While we often think of brain health in terms of memory exercises or mental stimulation, recent scientific understanding reveals a profound and often overlooked connection: the intricate…
WASHINGTON—Today, there are roughly 38 million people ages 55 and older in the labor force, more than two and a half times the number that were in the workforce 40 years ago. But many older professionals feel that age discrimination…
In 2025, Americans born in 1960 are reaching age 65, a milestone that for decades has been associated with retirement. Many people still think of 65 as the age to claim full Social Security retirement benefits. But for those born…
After decades of handling our daily personal care needs without giving them a second thought, it is hard to imagine needing help with these tasks. However, research shows that about one in seven adults aged 65 or older will need help with…
If you or a loved one are among the 71.6 million people receiving Social Security benefits, be careful of downloading email attachments. You could receive a dangerous email from hackers pretending to be the Social Security Administration (SSA), and the…