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 …
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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 …
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As the nation ages, the demand for long-term care and support services will continue to grow. Nearly 70% of people who reach the age of 65 will need care at …
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Older adults have been a frequent target of fraudulent investment schemes. The FBI reports a 74% increase in losses suffered by older fraud victims since 2020. In 2021, more than …
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Most older Americans receive Social Security and participate in Medicare. Those programs help people meet their financial needs while assuring that they receive affordable healthcare. Yet those programs, combined with …
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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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Rising inflation is squeezing the budgets of seniors with a fixed income. While seniors search for strategies to cope with inflation, there is little they can do about healthcare costs. …
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Few things are uglier than the spectacle of children or other relatives arguing about an inheritance. The law respects the right of individuals to decide who should inherit their property. …
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Ideally, as workers gain experience in a job, their wages increase and their savings grow. When employers don’t offer pension or retirement benefits, workers can still take advantage of individual …
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Errors in medical records are relatively common. Helping older relatives review their medical records may uncover mistakes that could cause future harm. It is worth investing the time to make …
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