How are Seniors Partnering Up?
Fearing that a romantic attachment in later life will lead to full-time caregiving, many couples are choosing commitment without sharing a home.
What Does Cleveland Clinic Say about the New Alzheimer’s Drug?
Cleveland Clinic recently published an article about a patient who received Aduhelm at the hospital, which served as a clinical trial site.
Elder Financial Abuse is on the Rise
Do you suspect, or know, that somebody has been stealing from you? Maybe it’s items from your home? Or maybe it’s your money? Or perhaps you’re being pressured by someone to keep giving them cash. If so, you are not alone. It’s called elder abuse.
Power of Attorney Dos and Don’ts
We see recurring confusion about what it means to be appointed with authority over money in a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) for aging parents.
Should You Claim Social Security Early?
Experts often recommend postponing claiming Social Security. However, there are situations in which you should claim sooner.
What’s the Criticism of the New Alzheimer’s Drug?
The controversy surrounding the Biogen drug, including its potential cost, comes against a landscape of massive, unmet need for dementia treatment and a disease that costs the U.S. as much as $259 billion annually. More than six million Americans have Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, according to estimates from the Alzheimer’s Association, and by 2050 that number could reach over 12 million people at a cost of $1 trillion annually.
How Did COVID Push Medicaid to Record Enrollment?
A record 80.5 million Americans have health coverage through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program, largely because states have had to keep people enrolled during the coronavirus pandemic, according to new federal data released Monday.
Should You Add Someone to Your Bank Account?
I know of someone who was joint account holder with his dad for many years, then later his dad then appointed him as power of attorney. How does that work? Is the son still a joint account holder?
Walmart Introduces Free and Discounted Prescription Program
If you rely on prescription medications to stay healthy, Walmart is offering a new perk that could cut your costs.
What Should I Do in Retirement?
Many people identify themselves with their work — but when someone is no longer working, they default to labeling themselves as “retired.”
