Immigration Policies Threaten Care for the Elderly
The United States population is aging rapidly, and it is projected that there will be a shortage of over 150,000 direct care workers for the elderly by 2030. Many of…
The New Reality of Old Age in America
People are living longer, more expensive lives, often without much of a safety net. As a result, record numbers of Americans older than 65 years of age are working —…
We Need to Be Careful with Tax Reform
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) was introduced in the House of Representatives last week. This is the first major tax law overhaul since the 1986 Tax Act,…
Holiday Helps for Alzheimer's Caregivers
November and December are holiday months. The holiday season is a time for visiting and reconnecting with family, friends and neighbors. Sometimes this season can be sad or stressful for…
VA Gives Veterans (and Their Widows) Money to Pay for Care at Home
As Veterans Day approaches this week, we honor those faithful men and women who have served our country in military service. Many of those veterans have become old enough to…
Supporting People with Dementia and Their Caregivers in the Community
Caregiving for family members with dementia is costly. Caregivers often lose income from lost work opportunities, and they experience higher health care costs resulting from the physical stress of caring…
What is a Health-Care Surrogate?
Many times a person may suffer an injury or illness and require medical decision-making for their care. If that person is unable to understand the doctors or medical professionals and…
Sicker Seniors More Likely to Drop Medicare Advantage Plans
When Sol Shipotow enrolled in a new Medicare Advantage health plan earlier this year, he expected to keep the doctor who treats his serious eye condition. “That turned out not…
Preventive Measures Might Help Delay Dementia or Cognitive Decline
In a landmark report, scientists have endorsed three strategies for preventing dementia and cognitive decline associated with normal aging — being physically active, engaging in cognitive training, and controlling high…
Medicare Milestones
On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare, a health insurance program for elderly Americans, into law. At the bill-signing ceremony, which took place at the Truman Library…
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