Medicare Open Enrollment Scams: How to Protect Yourself
Medicare's open enrollment period, which runs from October 15 through December 7, brings a surge in Medicare-related scams, as fraudsters exploit a confusing health insurance system and [...]
Overcoming Challenges in Guardianship Cases for Older Adults
Petitioners in guardianship cases can anticipate and avoid these common challenges in several ways.
2.8 Percent COLA Increase for 2026 Social Security Benefits
On October 24, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026.
Playdates With Death: Spirited Chats on End-of-Life Planning
Every few weeks, Dr. Lea Schweitz brings together a group via Zoom for an online "playdate." This warm and engaging community gathering, typically a mix of first-timers and regulars, is [...]
Emotional Wellness Among Older Adults in Long-Term Care
Older adults in long-term care face notable emotional health challenges. According to data from 2022, depression affects more than 25 percent of residential care community recipients. A [...]
How the Government Shutdown Could Affect Older Adults
The effects of the federal government shutting down may not always seem direct or immediate, but the risks and disruptions are real.
Estate Planning: Funding Your Revocable Living Trust
Trust funding is the process of transferring the ownership of your accounts and property to your trust during your lifetime.
Can Oregon Launch Universal Health Care in the U.S.?
Oregon's lawmakers are cautiously working toward establishing a single-payer universal health care plan.
Private Equity and Nursing Homes: What Families Need to Know
Research and reporting have shown mixed outcomes, but many studies suggest troubling patterns when private equity enters the nursing home sector.
Will a Revocable Living Trust Reduce Your Estate Tax?
Many people assume that when they establish a revocable living trust, property held in the trust will completely avoid federal estate taxes after their death, when in fact living trusts [...]
