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Nutrition plays an essential role in the healthy aging. The American Medical Association (AMA) reports that healthy eating reduces mortality by 20 percent. Adequate nutrition is of particular importance for older adults with complex medical needs who reside in long-term care facilities. Yet, a recent journalistic investigation has identified problems with food in nursing homes across the United States.

    Takeaways President Biden has signed legislation that will boost monthly benefits for nearly 3 million people in 26 states who rely on Social Security. The Social Security Fairness Act abolishes two decades-old rules that have reduced or altogether axed benefits for some retirees. The Social Security Fairness Act addresses long-standing issues with some

If you are looking for a nursing home for yourself or a loved one, you want to choose a good facility. But what makes a nursing home good? Though good can be hard to define, some qualities are key to take into account. A nursing home could be considered good if it is clean, well-staffed,

The population of older adults in the United States has been growing steadily in recent years. According to the U.S. Census, the number of Americans who are age 65 and older grew more than 9 percent in just three years, from 2020 to 2023. By 2050, estimates suggest that the country will have more than 82 million seniors.

Keeping track and making sense of government policies and presidential candidates’ promises can be daunting during any election year. This year is no exception. Consider Social Security and Medicare, two 2024 election issues that are top of mind for older Americans. As with any election, the political landscape is always changing, and candidates’ views and

A free and secure online account can be used to manage Social Security benefits. Account users can also check application status, request a replacement Social Security card, and view notices online. By 2022, more than 64 million people had a my Social Security account, per the Social Security Administration (SSA) blog. On July 12, 2024, the SSA announced

Missing numerous bill payments can damage a person’s credit score. But they could also signal a much bigger problem: damage to the brain from Alzheimer’s disease. Families often miss the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s in a loved one. Symptoms may not start to show until the disease has progressed to later stages, at which