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09/01/2026

Critics worry that possible work-requirement rules for low-income Americans may disproportionally affect seniors and those just about to reach "senior" status.

For millions of Americans, federal housing assistance means the difference between a stable home and living on the street.

08/25/2026

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.

08/18/2026

With tightening margins, thousands across the US are having their Medicare Advantage plans canceled. Good article below on what to do if you find yourself in this situation --

Imagine opening your mailbox and finding a letter that says your Medicare Advantage plan won’t be available next year.

08/03/2026

You may have to find it on YouTube, but a thoughtful new housing show explores the tough later-life decisions on aging in place vs. the alternatives.

07/27/2026

Four things that tell you it may be time to hire in-home care for your aging loved one --

For seniors and their families, hiring a home-care service can support independence for the older adult while reducing stress on the family unit.

07/20/2026

A new report suggests that the long-term care system in the U.S. is failing older Americans in their final years while systematically draining the wealth of middle- and lower-income families, making it nearly impossible for the next generation to get a financial foothold.

The long-term care system in the United States isn’t just failing older Americans in their final years but systematically draining the wealth of ...

07/07/2026

More people are finding that assisted living is a good fit for loved ones with dementia who need help with daily activities and supervision, but not yet 24/7 medical care.

Assisted living is playing a growing role in dementia care. According to a recent report from AARP, more people 85 and older now reside in assisted living than in nursing homes.

06/29/2026

Negotiated Medicare drug prices have cut slim profit margins for the Long-Term Care pharmacies that supply nursing homes, and the LTC pharmacies are warning of a pending crisis without new legislation.

Long-term care (LTC) pharmacies are specialized pharmacies that have no walk-in customers or front-of-store merchandise. Their sole purpose is to serve the roughly 2 million Americans who live in nursing homes ...

06/15/2026

Starting in 2028, older adults in high-cost housing markets may face a difficult choice between their home and their care -- because most won't qualify for Medicaid's nursing home benefit (LTSS) when their home equity exceeds $1 million. Check the details here --

A federal law signed in 2025 sets a $1 million limit on how much home equity a person can have and still qualify for Medicaid long-term care. Starting in 2028, older adults in high-cost housing markets may face ...

06/08/2026

A 2025 federal budget law was promoted in part as a way to protect Medicaid for those who truly need it. But for the roughly 12 million people who rely on both Medicare and Medicaid, the law creates immediate risks.

A 2025 federal budget law could affect people who depend on both Medicare and Medicaid by cutting Medicaid funding and adding new administrative barriers