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It’s Time to Update Historic Laws that Benefit Older Americans
The last White House Conference on Aging was held in 2015. It commemorated the 80th anniversary of Social Security and the 50th anniversary of Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act. Those landmark laws have improved the lives of countless older Americans. At the time the Conference was held, the Older Americans Act (OAA) was […]
Everyone Can Join the Fight Against Ageist Stereotypes
Efforts to combat prejudice based on race, sex, gender identity, and national origin have raised awareness of the harm caused by stereotypes. When people are not seen as individuals but are judged because of their immutable characteristics, they are deprived of fair treatment and equal opportunities. Sadly, while America has made progress in educating its […]
Make the Most of Healthy Aging Month
September is Healthy Aging Month— a time to focus on wellbeing during the process of aging. Developing habits that promote good health before retirement will maximize the opportunity to thrive after retirement. Maintaining those habits is the key to a healthy senior lifestyle. Physical Health Regardless of age, different people have different capacities for exercise. […]
Will Florida Retirees Find Affordable Housing with Live Local Act?
Florida has a growing population. It also trails Maine with the second highest population of residents who are 65 or older. Finding affordable homes for the state’s influx of older residents has become a serious issue. Florida’s Affordable Housing Crisis Long seen as a warm-weather retirement destination, Florida’s popularity with seniors comes with a cost. […]
Demand for Housing Affordability for Older Adults
Developers and housing authorities are investing in senior housing projects. Investments are essential as members of the baby boomer generation grow older. Affordable housing is an increasing concern for seniors who are entering their retirement years. Older homeowners may have mortgages that they will continue to pay with Social Security and other post-retirement income. In […]
How Do Nurses Help Residents of Assisted Living Facilities?
Assisted-living facilities offer care to residents who need help with their activities of daily living (ADL), such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Care is generally provided by certified nursing assistants (CNAs), a position that is sometimes identified as a care assistant or nurse’s aide. Assisted-living facilities do not provide the same level of healthcare that […]
Should Retired Americans Worry About a Decline in Life Expectancy?
Baby boomers — people born between 1946 and 1964 — were once America’s largest generation. Boomers held that demographic status until 2019, when Millennials became the largest living generation. By 2029, all baby boomers will have reached the traditional retirement age of 65. Many boomers have already retired. Many other have reached retirement age but […]
Should the Government Pay for Long-Term Care?
Guarding Against Predatory Guardians
Updated May 2025 Parents are familiar with guardianships in the context of making wills. When parents have minor children, lawyers encourage them to nominate a guardian who will care for their children if both parents die at the same time. The guardian of a minor manages the minor’s finances and makes the same decisions about […]
Heat Waves May Endanger Older Adults
Heat Waves May Endanger Older Adults Extreme heat has been sweeping across the United States. The summer of 2023 has been the hottest on record. A recent (2023) study attributed the heat wave to climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Since those emissions continue to grow, heat waves will become an expected part of […]