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Takeaways More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. A significant and often overlooked portion of them live alone — without a spouse, family member, or paid caregiver present in the home. For these individuals, the challenge of eating well is not simply a matter of preference or budget. It can… Continue reading How Dementia Drives Food Insecurity for Older Adults

Takeaways Over 4 million U.S. adults are expected to reach age 65 in 2026. For those planning to retire in the coming years, location matters. Your place of retirement can affect your budget and living expenses, health, and quality of life. Retirees often seek out better weather, more affordable living, or proximity to family. According to AARP,… Continue reading Free Online Tools for Choosing Where to Retire

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

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 challenges, reduced income, or caregiving responsibilities. The good news is that a denial is not the end of the road. Many people who are initially denied benefits are later approved… Continue reading SSI & SSDI Appeals Guide for Older Adults

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 diseases that impair memory and cause cognitive decline. Common types of dementia include Alzheimer’s disease (the leading cause), Lewy Body dementia, and vascular dementia. Most forms of dementia worsen over… Continue reading New Findings on Dementia Risk Factors

Recent research findings highlight widespread concerns about long-term care planning. In October 2025, Lincoln Financial’s Consumer Sentiments Tracker found that a staggering 82 percent of people surveyed said they are concerned about paying for long-term care for themselves or a family member. Almost half (42 percent) said they were highly concerned. While most people said they… Continue reading Financial Planning for LTC: Questions to Ask

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 NJ Nursing Home Owners Face Fraud, Abuse Charges