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Takeaways When you think of a nursing home, you may picture smiling seniors sitting around a table in a sunlit room or walking in a park-like setting. Though this may be true for some nursing home residents, for others the reality is very different. As more private equity firms and individual investors have gotten involved in the… Continue reading Two N.J. Nursing Home Owners Accused of Fraud, Elder Abuse

Takeaways For seniors and their families, hiring a home care service can support independence for the older adult while reducing stress on the family unit. A home carer can assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), like bathing, dressing, preparing meals, chores like laundry and dishes, medication management, and transportation to and from appointments and outings. Skilled… Continue reading When to Hire a Home Care Service for an Older Adult

Takeaways Though many Americans have adequate retirement savings, many others plan to work longer – or feel they cannot stop working – simply to afford retirement. However, about 40 percent of workers will have to quit their jobs earlier than expected because of a disability. Leaving the workforce early can devastate a worker’s financial security in retirement.… Continue reading Potential Changes to SSDI Benefits May Affect Older Adults

Takeaways Most Americans aged 65 and older will need some form of long-term care in their later years. The cost of such care has been steadily increasing. In 2024, the average monthly cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home was $9,277. Thankfully, Medicaid provides a safety net for millions of older adults who need… Continue reading 2026 Medicaid Long-Term Care Benefits When You Are Married

Takeaways Mental and emotional health affect every stage of life — especially older adulthood. For millions of older Americans, especially those living in long-term care settings such as nursing homes, assisted living communities, or memory care facilities, emotional wellness is vitally important, yet often overlooked. The Growing Challenge Older adults in long-term care face notable… Continue reading Emotional Wellness Among Older Adults in Long-Term Care

Takeaways 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 to offer attendees a brief overview of the housing pressures currently facing older Americans. The presenters also outlined the federal policy threats that exist and potential opportunities for improving… Continue reading Affordable Housing Is Getting Scarce for Older Adults

Takeaways In recent years, private equity (PE) firms have been buying more nursing homes and companies that own nursing homes. What seems at first like a simple shift in ownership can have significant consequences for residents, staff, and families trying to find safe, compassionate care. According to a Private Equity Stakeholder Project report, some nursing homes… Continue reading Private Equity and Nursing Homes: What Families Need to Know

Takeaways On October 24, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. This raise will apply to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security recipients, a group that includes retirees, their spouses and survivors, as well as those who receive disability benefits. The COLA, which… Continue reading 2.8 Percent COLA Increase for 2026 Social Security Benefits

Takeaways 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 cultural touchstones, social memories, and general values. Certain phases of life often coincide as they grow older together, as they may share similarly timed career paths and enter retirement… Continue reading The Effects of Family Caregiving on Older Adults

Takeaways 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 legitimate. Nearly half a million Americans over the age of 80 are still working, while the 75-plus demographic is the fastest-growing segment of the workforce. For some, the choice… Continue reading Baby Boomers and Beyond: Working Far Past Retirement Age