According to a 2024 study, nearly two-thirds of pre-retired individuals surveyed are underestimating their expected retirement health care expenses.

Medicaid can provide seniors with financial assistance for home care services. However, since the federal government and the individual states run Medicaid jointly, benefits coverage is different in each state.

A romance scam is when a fraudster creates a fake online persona to build a relationship with a victim, often via a social media or dating platform.

Understanding which digital accounts you can legally leave to your loved ones is crucial. However, legally gaining access to digital assets can present challenges for anyone other than the original owner.

Each experience with cognitive decline is unique. A person may have trouble with some aspects of their life but still be able to handle others adequately. Recognizing the signs of cognitive decline is key for early intervention.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living has released a report outlining a framework aimed at enhancing quality of life for older Americans.

Each year, the Administration on Aging releases its Profile of Older Americans. Understanding this data on older adults can help seniors and their families plan for the future.

Research by the American College of Financial Services sheds light on the need for improvements in retirement financial literacy. The overall retirement income literacy score was just 31 percent — a failing grade. 

Sadly, there are seemingly limitless financial fraud schemes that affect older Americans. The impact of financial abuse is enormous.

When someone struggles to assert their needs or feels confused by the health care system, patient advocates can provide crucial support. Championing the patient’s best interests, a health care advocate works to ensure that the patient receives appropriate care.