Jun 17, 2025 | News
From Elder Law Answers — By Lee Pruitt — Takeaways Full Social Security Retirement Age (FRA) is 67 for those born in 1960 or later, not 65 as it once was, due to legislation adjusting for increased life expectancy. Claiming Social Security benefits before FRA results...
Jun 10, 2025 | News
From Disability Scoop — By Michelle Diament — U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he wants to get to the bottom of surging autism rates, but a new analysis finds that the Trump administration has cut funding for such research by...
Jun 3, 2025 | News
An official agreement can protect you and your family from legal issues, miscommunication From AARP — By Amanda Singleton — I count my lucky stars for the day I met Peggy. I’d spent the previous three months caregiving for my mother, practically 24 hours a day. My...
May 30, 2025 | News
From KFF Health News — By Julie Appleby — When people call large insurance brokerages seeking free assistance in choosing Medicare Advantage plans, they’re often offered assurances such as this one from eHealth: “Your benefit advisors will find plans that match your...
May 20, 2025 | News
From Military.com — By Patricia Kime — The Department of Veterans Affairs has changed its process for veterans to get medical care from non-VA providers, removing a requirement that referrals to community care be reviewed by another VA doctor. The VA announced Monday...
May 13, 2025 | News
From KFF Health News — By Paula Span — A prime example of elderspeak: Cindy Smith was visiting her father in his assisted living apartment in Roseville. An aide who was trying to induce him to do something — Smith no longer remembers exactly what — said, “Let me...
May 6, 2025 | News
From ClevelandMagazine.com — By Kristen Hampshire — With ongoing research unpacking neuro insights, retirement communities are reassessing how modern memory care should look and feel for dementia. Missing keys, oopsing a credit card payment, searching for a word...
Apr 29, 2025 | News
From DisabilityScoop.com — By Michelle Diament — The future of the nation’s disability services is on the line, advocates say, as Congress reconvenes to consider legislation that could chop billions from Medicaid. Earlier this month, the U.S. Senate and House of...
Apr 22, 2025 | News
From GoBankingRates.com — By Chris Ozarowski — Inflation can add new challenges to estate planning. It can increase asset values, legal fees and everyday living costs. That means you may need to revise your estate plan, or set one up sooner than you expected, to...
Apr 15, 2025 | News
Depending on the document, it could be 3, 6 or 7 years — or longer From AARP — By Cameron Huddleston — After you file your tax return, you may be wondering how long you need to hold on to your tax records. You might be tempted to shred everything and toss the debris...
