Realizing that you or a loved one needs to move into a nursing home can be stressful. Just the process of looking for the right facility can seem daunting. You want to make sure the facility you choose is a…
Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related deaths for U.S. adults 65 and older, with one in four falling each year, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Falling can have devastating consequences for older adults, leading to…
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,…
Medicare is rolling out several important changes in 2026 that are intended to lower prescription drug costs, strengthen consumer protections, and test new ways of managing care. If you’re enrolled in Medicare, or will be soon, here’s what you need…
BALTIMORE — Artificial intelligence (AI) voice agents helped older adults with high blood pressure to accurately report their blood pressure readings and improved blood pressure management, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025.…
In the past several months, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has made several changes that are impacting beneficiary experiences. Chatbots Earlier this year, SSA began using an AI-based Chatbot for its national 1-800 phone system. This means that immediately upon…
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…
When Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023 after a 2022 diagnosis of aphasia, his family faced the need to reassess how to best care for him. This past August, his wife, Emma Heming Willis, revealed that Bruce had…
Many retirees pride themselves on years of careful financial planning, yet one major area often catches them off guard: the cost of health care. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, even those who’ve saved diligently can be blindsided by…
As elder law attorneys, we see every day how families struggle to balance caregiving responsibilities with the need for organization and access to critical information. While legal planning documents provide the framework for decision-making, families often face challenges locating the…