Effective March 27, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reinstates the 100 percent policy to recover overpayments, reverting from the previous 10 percent withholding rate established in early 2024.
The latest annual cost of care survey by Genworth and CareScout offers insight into the cost trends of long-term care in the United States.
Aging in place safely can involve making modifications to ensure well-being, comfort, and accessibility for older adults. Check out some practical tips to create a safer living environment for aging loved ones.
With the exorbitant cost of nursing home care, many families worry about depleting their loved ones’ life savings to pay for the care they need.
Medicaid can provide seniors with financial assistance for home care services. However, since the federal government and the individual states run Medicaid jointly, benefits coverage is different in each state.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) - which offer the entire continuum of care under one roof - are an appealing retirement housing option, but they can be very expensive.
Medicare is constantly evolving to adapt to the needs of older Americans, and several significant changes have been incorporated into the program for 2025.
On January 2, 2025, President Biden signed into law the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.
The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on January 6, 2025, by President Biden. The bill will boost monthly Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million people.
Winter can be an enjoyable time of the year, but it can bring challenges, especially for older adults. Here are some ways seniors can stay safe and warm during the winter months.