With an estimated one in 10 older adults in the United States living with dementia, there is a growing focus on early detection and prevention. Dementia encompasses diseases that impair memory and cause cognitive decline. Common types of dementia include Alzheimer’s disease…
At a time when we are frequently confronting the rising cost of living, Medicare enrollees will soon see a rise in their premiums and deductibles. In mid-November 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Medicare Parts A and B premiums…
Most Americans aged 65 and older will need some form of long-term care in their later years. The cost of such care has been steadily increasing. In 2024, the average monthly cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home…
Realizing that you or a loved one needs to move into a nursing home can be stressful. Just the process of looking for the right facility can seem daunting. You want to make sure the facility you choose is a…
Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related deaths for U.S. adults 65 and older, with one in four falling each year, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Falling can have devastating consequences for older adults, leading to…
Long-term care insurance can provide necessary financial support when someone needs help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, or eating, whether they live at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing home. However, when the time…
Mental and emotional health affect every stage of life — especially older adulthood. For millions of older Americans, especially those living in long-term care settings such as nursing homes, assisted living communities, or memory care facilities, emotional wellness is vitally…
On October 24, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. This raise will apply to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security recipients, a group that includes retirees,…
Medicare is rolling out several important changes in 2026 that are intended to lower prescription drug costs, strengthen consumer protections, and test new ways of managing care. If you’re enrolled in Medicare, or will be soon, here’s what you need…
When an older adult with dementia or another cognitive disability can no longer make important decisions for themselves, such as how to manage their money or what kind of care they need, a trusted person may have to step in…