Practical articles on Medicaid, estate planning, elder care, and the legal questions families in Pennsylvania face every day.
Imagine having to choose between eating dinner and filling a prescription. For tens of millions of Americans, that is no longer a hypothetical — it is a daily reality. A survey recently released by the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America painted a stark picture of how deeply health care costs
New research suggests that helping care for grandchildren may improve memory and strengthen overall brain function, and you don’t have to babysit every day to
The number of adults over age 65 is growing, and most want to age in their own homes rather than moving to a nursing home or long-term
The recent disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her home in Catalina Foothills, Arizona, has highlighted the difficult balancing act many families face: older adults’ strong desire to
Receiving a denial for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can feel discouraging, especially for older adults who may already be dealing with health
Older adults lose billions of dollars each year to financial abuse and exploitation. In 2025, adults aged 60 and older in the United States reported
As of the 2025 tax year, many older Americans may realize a new tax benefit thanks to a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
With an estimated one in 10 older adults in the United States living with dementia, there is a growing focus on early detection and prevention. Dementia encompasses
Realizing that you or a loved one needs to move into a nursing home can be stressful. Just the process of looking for the right
At a time when we are frequently confronting the rising cost of living, Medicare enrollees will soon see a rise in their premiums and deductibles.
When an older adult with dementia or another cognitive disability can no longer make important decisions for themselves, such as how to manage their money
Medicare’s open enrollment period, which runs from October 15 through December 7, is the time for millions of Americans to review their health coverage, compare
In a recent webinar about the status of federal housing assistance for older adults in the United States, nonprofit organizations Justice in Aging and the National Low Income Housing Coalition partnered
When an aging parent shows signs of memory loss, confusion, or cognitive decline, getting them to seek help can be a challenge. Delays in obtaining
Most people tend to marry someone who is within a few years of their own age. As a result, many married couples share the same
Many Americans are worried they won’t have enough money saved to retire, and a cohort of the oldest workers is proving this concern to be
Many retirees pride themselves on years of careful financial planning, yet one major area often catches them off guard: the cost of health care. According
Scams targeting older adults can result in significant financial losses. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), people in the United States lost $12.5 billion in scams
Takeaways While states such as Florida, North Carolina, and Arizona have seen the largest influx of retirees as of 2023, these states are not necessarily among the very happiest
In June 2025, House Democrats Jimmy Gomez (CA) and Don Beyer (VA) reintroduced the Choose Medicare Act, with Senators Jeff Merkley (OR) and Chris Murphy (CT)
Takeaways Durable medical equipment (DME) plays a crucial role in helping people manage chronic conditions, recover from injuries, and maintain independence at home. But
