The financial strain of caregiving
A recent survey by Edward Jones found that more than 53 million Americans provide unpaid care, and the financial burden
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Older Adults
Which Federal Agencies Make Medicare Work and How Were They Affected by Recent Changes Made by the Trump Administration?
(By Nancy Ochieng, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jun 04, 2025) At the start
Read MoreWhat to Know About the Older Americans Act and the Services it Provides to Older Adults
(By Meredith Freed, Juliette Cubanski, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jun 03, 2025) Since the enactment
Read MoreWhen is the Medicare initial enrollment period?
Medicare initial enrollment period (IEP) occurs three months before your 65th birthday, the month of your 65th birthday, and the
Read MoreMemory cafes offer camaraderie and fun for people with dementia — and their caregivers
(By Lydia McFarlane for NPR) Rob Kennedy mingled with about a dozen other people in a community space in Clarks
Read MoreCan this nasal spray slow down Alzheimer’s? One couple is helping scientists find out
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Joe Walsh, 79, is waiting to inhale. He’s perched on a tan recliner at the
Read More5 Key Facts About Nursing Facilities and Medicaid
(By Priya Chidambaram, Alice Burns, Tricia Neuman, and Robin Rudowitz for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May 28, 2025) The
Read MoreH.R. 3467 Reforming Medicare Advantage
The Medicare Advantage Reform Act, H.R. 3467, would make changes to the Medicare Advantage health plans. The changes would include
Read MoreImproving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act
‘Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 was reintroduced by U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Mark Warner
Read MoreHealth Provisions in the 2025 Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill
(Source – The Kaiser Family Foundation published May 20, 2025) On May 18, the House Budget Committee advanced a budget
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