Best Gift Ideas for Elderly Loved Ones
A November 2022 article by Merritt Whitley in the newsletter of aPlaceforMom says that gift giving is challenging because older adults have diverse and evolving needs. Some seniors don’t want…
Social Security makes major change to application process
Starting in December, first-time applicants between the ages of 18 and almost 65 who never married and are concurrently applying for Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income, or SSI,…
7 Medicare Changes You’ll See in 2025
Expensive medications? You’ll save thousands. Dementia or mental health care? More options Key takeaways Changes from Inflation Reduction Act will take effect next year. Lower out-of-pocket limit in Part D…
Court Addresses Penalties for Elder Financial Abuse
The Supreme Court of Kansas holds that a man who financially mistreated a dependent older adult does not have to pay an outstanding nursing home bill because the bill was…
2024 Election: Harris, Trump on Social Security and Medicare
Keeping track and making sense of government policies and presidential candidates’ promises can be daunting during any election year. This year is no exception. Consider Social Security and Medicare, two…
Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids?
Hearing loss is common in older adults, but many still don’t wear hearing aids. In addition to helping people to hear better, hearing aids have been demonstrated to have a…
Medicare Open Enrollment – and New Benefits – Are on the Way
Medicare open enrollment is on the horizon. Now is the time to start thinking about any changes you may want to make to your Medicare coverage. Thanks to the Inflation…
Understanding Medicaid: What Does Medicaid Cover?
In the complex and frequently changing landscape of health care in the United States, Medicaid stands out as a vital program. Since 1965, it has provided essential coverage to millions…
Preventing Elder Abuse
Every year on June 15th, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is commemorated in United States and worldwide. In the U.S., an estimated 1 in 10 adults over the age…
Alzheimer’s Takes a Financial Toll Long Before Diagnosis, Study Finds
Long before people develop dementia, they often begin falling behind on mortgage payments, credit card bills and other financial obligations, new research shows. A team of economists and medical experts…