Ann Carrns reports for The New York Times that fewer and fewer people are opting to be buried after they die. Rather, cremation is becoming the new norm. The National Funeral Directors Association...
Diane Archer
What to do if someone you love struggles to use a computer
Modern technology can be a godsend for handling affairs speedily. But, there often comes a time when older adults struggle to use their smart phones, computers and tablets, and caregivers need to...
Five steps to get your affairs in order in case of emergency
Whatever stage of life you’re in, it is daunting to think about getting your affairs in order. But, it’s important to do so, especially in later life. You may be healthy today, but life...
How Biden, Sanders and Warren’s plans to strengthen Social...
Today, one in five older adults struggle to survive on an annual income of $13,500, And, 8.8 percent of older Americans live in poverty; half of Americans 55 and older have no retirement savings. The...
Office of Inspector General finds that Medicare Part D plans...
A new report from the HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) finds that Medicare Part D drug plans are inappropriately denying drug coverage to their members. Consequently, thousands of people...
Kaiser Health News sues CMS for Medicare Advantage audits
On September 26, Kaiser Health News brought a Freedom of Information Act suit (FOIA) against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in order to secure 90 Medicare Advantage audits...
The FAMILY Act would ensure paid leave to workers caring for...
Across the country, millions of working people must give up their jobs or take unpaid leave to be caregivers for older relatives, putting their financial well-being at risk. Advocates are now engaged...
You likely need more sleep than you think
As we age, we experience changes in sleep patterns. You might think you can get by with five or six hours of sleep every night. Believe it or not though, adults need between seven and eight hours a...
Medicare Part D plans often don’t cover new generic drugs
According to Stat, the Association for Accessible Medicines–the trade association for generic drugmakers–issued a report revealing that less than half of new generic drugs are available...
How to be smart about money you inherit
Susan Garland advises people on how to be smart about money they inherit, in The New York Times. No matter how much you inherit, she strongly recommends not doing anything with it for some period...