Relief for Supplemental Security Income Recipients in 2025
In 2025, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who qualify for a waiver under the Campos v. Kijakazi settlement will likely receive them by this summer.
What Impact Could the HHS Downsizing Have on Older Adults?
Recent restructuring at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is raising concerns among advocates and some lawmakers regarding their potential effects on older adults and people with disabilities.
The Social Security Fairness Act: Will It Affect You?
The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on January 6, 2025, by President Biden. The bill will boost monthly Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million people.
Four Key Medicare 2025 Changes You Need to Know
Medicare is constantly evolving to adapt to the needs of older Americans, and several significant changes have been incorporated into the program for 2025.
Unpaid Family Caregiving Is Worth a Six-Figure Salary
As the population ages, the number of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia continues to rise. For family caregivers, this role comes at a substantial cost.
What to Know About Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
Medicare is a complex program with many benefits. Knowing about the options available to beneficiaries will help you understand and navigate the system. Let’s look at Medicare’s annual wellness visits.
Notarizing Documents for Seniors With a Dementia Diagnosis
An Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis can be a challenging journey for the person and family alike. When the diagnosis occurs, a ticking clock begins on the timeline for getting proper and sound notarizations done for crucial legal documents.
Is an Independent Living Facility Right for Me?
An independent living facility is a housing arrangement that caters to older people, usually aged 55 and older. Some people may refer to these facilities as 55-and-over communities, active adult communities, or retirement communities.
What Will Your 2024 Social Security Benefits Look Like?
In 2023, recipients of Social Security benefits saw the biggest increase in decades in their monthly checks. Although their payouts will indeed rise again in 2024, the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be considerably more modest.
Medicare Part B Premiums, Deductibles Going Back Up in 2024
In 2023, seniors were happy to see their Medicare Part B standard monthly premiums and annual deductibles go down for the first time in more than a decade. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for 2024, when these charges will be back on the rise.
