Day: June 1, 2026

Takeaways The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed in July 2025, made significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s work requirements, especially those governing able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs). Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients will have to start complying with the new rules in 2026. What Is SNAP? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal… Continue reading New SNAP Work Requirements Will Now Affect More Older Adults

Takeaways Given the choice between remaining in their home or moving to a nursing home or similar long-term care facility, most older adults would choose to age at home. Home is not only comfortable and familiar but also may allow you to remain close to family and friends while maintaining your connection to your community. However, aging… Continue reading Simple, Practical Tips for Aging in Place Safely

Takeaways 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 remain in their own homes and their adult children’s equally strong desire to keep them safe. While cases like this are rare, they underscore a broader reality: older adults… Continue reading Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance: Keeping Older Adults Safe

Takeaways While local libraries are best known for their books, many are expanding their role to meet evolving community needs, including support for people affected by dementia. According to Columbia University, one in 10 Americans aged 65 and older is living with dementia, and an additional 22 percent have mild cognitive impairment. In response, many libraries… Continue reading Free Dementia Care Resources at Local Libraries