Innovative Long-Term Care Housing Solutions for Seniors
America has three major housing issues for seniors: affordability, physical accessibility, and access to medical care and other services. There is a need for creative solutions to housing.
The Misconceptions Millennials Have About Social Security
On August 14, 1935, the US federal government launched its social insurance program to provide retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. Since that time, in part due to the disappearance of extended family networks, an increase in population, and a profound…
An Aging Workforce Can Help Alleviate Labor Shortages
While many older Americans want to work, the April 2020 unemployment rate for those 55 and older reached 13.6 percent. COVID-19 restrictions and associated layoffs account for some unemployment increases, but so does the lack of employment opportunities among older…
The Health Care Industry’s Push Into Your Privacy
There is a battle for the healthcare market in the US between Amazon, Apple, and Google, and to a lesser extent, Microsoft and Facebook, which are all stepping up their efforts. Some of the businesses are underway, like storing medical…
Is Your Doctor No Longer Covered By Your Health Insurance?
Visiting the doctor involves more than just casual small talk. Often, you must explain your ailment quickly and succinctly, trust that your doctor has your best interests at heart and will keep your confidentiality; and make yourself vulnerable and talk…
What Seniors Can Do to Protect Against Identity Theft
Senior adults are more likely to fall victim to identity theft, and this is a crime that is on the rise. It involves a criminal stealing personal identifying information to create a new identity or to steal money from the…
Hackable Devices That Are in Everyday Use
Many seniors are taking advantage of the internet of things (IoT) thanks to embedded electronic devices, and these technologies have created many conveniences. It is becoming increasingly common for everyday items like refrigerators, thermostats, and doorbells to be internet-connected making…
Older Americans Who Are Isolated Are More Likely to Neglect Themselves
As a result of the Coronavirus, elderly people are experiencing isolation from family and extended community, which increases their risk of neglect. With the flu season fast on approach this isolation and the possibility of a resurgence of COVID-19, older…
Being There for a Loved One Who Is in a Nursing Home
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, advocating for your loved one in a nursing home has become more demanding and complicated. Both residents and staff in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 outbreaks.…
Beware of Widespread Genetic Testing Scams
There is a widespread fraud scheme involving genetic testing sweeping the country prompting the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General to issue a national alert. The warning is for Medicare beneficiaries across the nation, and…