In May, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced what it called an “aggressive nationwide crackdown” on fraud in two corners of the health care system that serve millions of older Americans: Medicare hospice care and home health care. CMS imposed two…
When we’re young, the idea of needing help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, or eating seems so distant that it’s hardly worth thinking about. However, most of us will require this kind of assistance at some point in…
For some time now, families have been warned about scams with familiar advice. Do not give personal information to strangers. Be suspicious of an unexpected request for money. Hang up and call the person yourself. Artificial intelligence is making those…
If you’ve logged into a MyChart account or a bank app recently, you’ve probably had to confirm your identity with a text message or an authentication app. That kind of extra security step, known as multi-factor authentication (MFA), has become…
The final chapter of life is deeply personal. It can be shaped by family, faith, medicine, and the wishes a person carries about dignity and comfort. Beginning September 12, 2026, some terminally ill adults in Illinois will have a new…
Most people know the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) as the law that bans housing discrimination based on race or national origin. Fewer people realize how often it is relevant for older adults. Though the FHA does not list age itself as…
How the Alzheimer’s Society’s “Microbes and Minds Garden” Became One of the Most Thought-Provoking Installations at the 2026 Chelsea Flower Show Every spring, a remarkable tradition unfolds on the grounds of London’s Royal Hospital Chelsea. For five days, some of…
Rick and Mary Williams had happily lived in their home in California for 22 years but began to question whether it was the right place for them to grow old. That question sits at the heart of Senior Spaces, a new…
New research suggests that helping care for grandchildren may improve memory and strengthen overall brain function, and you don’t have to babysit every day to benefit. These benefits may be modest, but they may still prove meaningful over time. If…
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…