Every year, federal officials release a report on the Social Security program's finances. According to the 2026 report, the reserves used to pay retirement and survivor benefits are being depleted faster than expected. Congress must act before the program becomes unable to pay all scheduled benefits.
Receiving a Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage can feel alarming, especially while you're recovering from an illness or surgery.
Learn what the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act (EAPPA) is, what changed after it passed, how AI and crypto scams target older adults, and to report suspected abuse or fraud.
Many older adults are protected from housing discrimination through the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA)'s disability protections.
If your Medicare Advantage plan is terminated or leaves your area, you'll revert to Original Medicare, but you must act to keep drug coverage. Learn deadlines, options, and how to get free help.
Medicare law says that services are covered if they are reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury -- language that does not turn solely on whether someone will get better.
A new TV show explores the emotional landscape of exploring housing options later in life: the attachments people carry, the family conversations that don't always go as planned, and the relief that often follows a decision everyone was afraid to make.
A new report suggests that the long-term care system in the U.S. is failing older Americans in their final years while systematically draining the wealth of middle- and lower-income families, making it nearly impossible for the next generation to get a financial foothold.
Is it time to consider in-home care for an aging loved one? Here are some ways to tell.
Many free online tools can be a good starting point for researching possible retirement locations and helping you to reflect on your preferences or needs.