Can you imagine a home or apartment redesigned and retrofitted in ways that make us healthier? The Mayo clinic is partnering with Delos to test the proposition. They are designing a 7,500 square...
Diane Archer
MyRA, a new retirement savings option from the U.S. Treasury
Most older adults have limited savings. But, it’s estimated that seven out of ten older adults will need long-term services and supports at some point in their lives, typically for three years...
John Oliver: Republicans are blocking access to health insurance...
In this video segment, John Oliver explains how the Supreme Court hurt millions of Americans by not upholding the Affordable Care Act in its entirety, why elections matter, and how Republicans in 20...
Cutting edge small nursing homes: Green Houses
If you’re looking into nursing homes for yourself or someone you love, consider a Green House. Green Houses, conceived by Dr. William Thomas, are non-traditional nursing homes that transform...
Emergency room closures are hurting patient care
In the 13 years between 1996 and 2009, the number of emergency rooms has dropped more than 6 percent to 4,594, while emergency department (ED) visits have increased by 50 percent to 136.1 million...
Sen. Warren introduces law that would increase Social Security...
Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced the Seniors and Veterans Emergency (SAVE) Benefits Act today. If passed, people receiving Social Security benefits, veterans and others would get $581 more in...
Where will you live in later life? Your community matters
As we age, it’s typical to think about where we want to live in later life. Few among us want to end up in a nursing home. And, most of us would love to continue to live in our homes. There are...
One way to bring down the cost of drugs: Reference pricing
Prescription drug prices remain a top policy issue for the majority of Americans. Many life-saving drugs are too expensive. And, that’s largely because Congress has given drug companies a range of...
Social Security and Medicare benefits for people with...
About 10 million people qualify for Social Security and Medicare on the basis of a disability. Here’s what you need to know about Social Security and Medicare benefits for people with...
Social Security disaster averted in budget deal
Here’s where your Social Security contributions go and how Congressional opponents of Social Security tried to dismantle it during the budget negotiations, according to Nancy Altman, founder of...