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• Social Security benefits recipients who receive overpayments after March 27, 2025, will have their entire monthly benefit withheld until the overpaid amount is fully recovered.

For the past year, Social Security beneficiaries have gotten a break from the sometimes-devastating Continue reading →

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• A new report finds that Americans overwhelmingly support preserving and strengthening Social Security benefits, even if it means paying more to address the program's long-term financing gap.

At a time when the nation is deeply divided across political lines, Americans Continue reading →

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• Aging in place involves making modifications to ensure safety, comfort, and accessibility for older adults.

• Home modifications, measures for preventing falls, and fire and carbon monoxide safety are crucial for creating a safer environment.

• Maintaining social and mental Continue reading →

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• The demand for long-term care services is rising due to an aging population and a shortage of health care professionals.
• The costs of long-term care have been escalating, including in-home care, assisted living care, and nursing home care.

As most of us go through our Continue reading →

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• Nursing home care costs have been rising over time, with many older Americans who require long-term care unable to afford it.

• With proper planning, seniors may be able to rely on Medicaid to pay for this care – and still retain some of their assets – by exploring several Continue reading →

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• Guardianships may be necessary to protect individuals with cognitive impairments, but they can also limit personal freedom and autonomy.

• Wendy Williams’ guardianship case highlights the importance of legal representation and proactive estate planning.

Dementia is on Continue reading →

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• Many seniors prefer to age in place with home care assistance.
• Medicaid can provide financial assistance for home care, but eligibility requirements vary by state and can be complex.
• Elder care lawyers can help seniors navigate Medicaid planning, the application process, Continue reading →

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• A lesser-known financial upside of Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRCs) is the potential tax deductibility of a portion of the entrance fee and monthly fees.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) provide the entire continuum of care under one roof for Continue reading →

Medicare is a program with many benefits but also with a great deal of complexity. Knowing about the options available to Medicare beneficiaries will help you understand and navigate the system. Let’s look at Medicare’s annual wellness visits.

What Are Annual Wellness Visits?

Medicare’s Continue reading →

The population of older adults in the United States has been growing steadily in recent years. According to the U.S. Census, the number of Americans who are age 65 and older grew more than 9 percent in just three years, from 2020 to 2023. By 2050, estimates suggest that the country Continue reading →