Many employees reduce their hours or stop working to help ailing family members. But it may be years before they fully return to the work force, studies indicate. An estimated…

Lack of social interaction is linked to increased risk of dementia, poorer physical health, lower psychological wellbeing and reduced cognitive functioning Time alone can seem like an absolute luxury in…

A November 24 article by Merritt Whitley in the newsletter of aPlaceforMom, gift giving is challenging because older adults have diverse and evolving needs. Some seniors don’t want a lot…

A small drop in monthly premiums to roughly $31.50 from $32.08 is expected for Part D prescription drug coverage in 2023, the government announced in August 2022. The maximum deductible…

The 12 states holding out against Medicaid expansion are laggards in job-market strength and income growth. Even the ones that signed up late are doing better. Obamacare gave Americans a…

The Food and Drug Administration decided on Tuesday to allow hearing aids to be sold over the counter without a prescription to adults, a long-sought wish of consumers frustrated by…

Many of our clients are involved in the admission of a spouse, parent or grandparent to a nursing home. It is a traumatic experience. The emotions of sorrow, guilt, and…

Social Security beneficiaries will likely to receive a record high cost-of-living adjustment in 2023 due to inflation. Based on new consumer price index data for June, The Senior Citizens League,…

Researchers who study elder abuse have long believed that when older adults face loneliness or relationship problems, they are more likely to fall victim to monetary scams and exploitation. But…

Older Americans are sacrificing basic necessities to afford costly health services, according to a survey that shows how many elderly people cut personal expenses to take care of medical needs. …