A new report issued by the Census Bureau reflects a depressing reality for older Americans. Between 2020 and 2021, the official poverty rate increased for people who were 65 or …
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If “you are what you eat,” many of us are junk. Most people know that junk food is low in nutritional value but high in calories. That knowledge does not …
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To avoid late enrollment penalties, seniors who are eligible for Medicare usually sign up at their earliest opportunity. Seniors rarely have a reason not to enroll. Retirees earned Medicare’s hospitalization …
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High drug prices can be a problem for every American whose health condition requires medication. However, older people are disproportionately affected by high drug prices. While about half of all …
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Pharmaceutical companies are exploring drugs to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s disease with increasing urgency. About 6.5 million Americans who have reached the age of 65 are living with Alzheimer’s. That …
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While some people embrace the experience of growing older, the process of aging is often unwelcome. In his older years, Mark Twain quipped that “life would be infinitely happier if …
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While some people embrace the experience of growing older, the process of aging is often unwelcome. In his older years, Mark Twain quipped that “life would be infinitely happier if …
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Most people love gadgets. While older people are often seen as unwilling to master new technology, that stereotype might cause younger people to avoid giving gadgets as gifts to their …
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Record heat waves have been sweeping the world in 2022. Countries in Europe and Asia experienced extended periods of unprecedented high temperatures in June. As the climate continues to warm, …
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Most seniors understand that Medicare provides various kinds of health insurance. Seniors who are eligible for Social Security benefits paid for Medicare coverage through their payroll taxes during their working …
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