Taxes on Social Security benefits: Five things to know

Taxes on Social Security benefits: Five things to know

From Kiplinger — By Kelley R. Taylor —    Social Security is a vital source of income for millions of people. However, when it comes to taxes on Social Security benefits, confusion and misinformation often come into play. One common misperception is that Social...
Disability advocates sound alarm over possible Medicaid cuts

Disability advocates sound alarm over possible Medicaid cuts

From Disability Scoop — By Michelle Diament —    With Republicans set to assume control in Washington, disability advocates are warning that proposals are in the works to drastically reshape Medicaid and undermine the nation’s system of home and community-based...
Millions of aging Americans are facing dementia alone

Millions of aging Americans are facing dementia alone

From the KFF Health News — By Judith Graham —    Sociologist Elena Portacolone was taken aback. Many of the older adults in San Francisco she visited at home for a research project were confused when she came to the door. They’d forgotten the appointment or...