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Learn about the steps to take to enroll in Medicare and decisions you need to make about coverage   From AARP – By Kimberly Lankford –  If you’re nearing your 65th birthday, it’s time to start thinking about enrolling in Medicare, the federal health insurance...

You may have all your documents in order, but don't skip the critical step of informing people about your wishes   From Next Avenue – By Christine D. Moriarty – If you are one of the 45 percent of Americans with an estate plan, congratulations. You are prepared...

Noticing changes in weight, energy or activity levels can help you intervene early and preserve your ability to stay active and independent   From AARP – By Michelle Crouch – For most of us, a key goal as we grow older is to stay strong and independent for as...

From ElderLawNews.com — By Lee Pruitt —   The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed in July 2025, made significant changes to SNAP's (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) work requirements, especially those governing able-bodied adults without dependents...

From DisabilityScoop.com— By Michelle Diament — As the U.S. Department of Education accelerates efforts to dismantle the agency, the implications for special education students remain murky. The agency said that it reached two new agreements late last month to...

If you are caring for an unwilling participant, several strategies may shift the dynamic in a positive direction. If not, it's OK to walk away. From Next Avenue — By Sheryl Stillman — When you think back to childhood and the make-believe roles you may have dressed up...

From AARP — By Kenneth Terrell — Age discrimination on the job happens all over America, but a new analysis of federal data suggests that the state in which you are employed might make it more likely you’ll encounter ageism at work. Seniorly, a company that provides...

From IRS.gov –  For the 2025 tax year, many older Americans can take advantage of a new tax benefit due to a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Act created a new annual tax deduction of up to $6,000 for taxpayers age 65 and older. An explanation of the...

From Disability Scoop – By Michelle Diament –  In a new twist in a long-running lawsuit, a coalition of states is challenging the right of people with disabilities to live and receive services in the community as opposed to institutions. Nine states are arguing that...