The SSA has overpaid billions of dollars in benefits to Social Security recipients. An overpayment occurs when Social Security gives you more money in a month than you should have gotten. What can you do when they want those payouts back?
If you are a senior on a fixed income, you may worry that you will not have the money to fill your fridge. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) exists to help people make ends meet.
The Lifeline Program is a federal program that works to lower the cost of phone and internet services for low-income American households. With the reduced costs that Lifeline provides its customers, seniors can stay connected on a budget.
Most people receiving Medicare enroll in voluntary prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D). Fifty million beneficiaries selected medication coverage in 2023.
While new knowledge becomes available each year about promising potential treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, recent research is also focusing on the prevention of the disease or mitigation of its symptoms.
There is usually a long preclinical phase to Alzheimer’s disease, which gradually worsens over time. Initial symptoms are often mistaken for normal aging and include problems with language, mood swings, disorientation, loss of motivation, poor self-care, and behavioral issues. There…
According to the Senior Safe Act, which became effective on May 24, 2018, financial institutions and regulators will be able to report instances of potential financial exploitation of senior citizens. Those who are covered by this law include financial institutions,…
The 65th birthday is a milestone for many Americans, but ahead of this milestone is a long list of things to do to ensure successful aging. Overall, the most crucial thing to do before turning 65 is to invest your…
A ward of a guardianship proceeding could lose their right to vote, which is a fundamental right for all US citizens. You could also lose control of your finances to someone you don’t fully trust. By nominating an agent and…
When you lose a spouse or long-term partner, it is difficult to think beyond your grief. However, it is crucial to understand there are important and timely decisions you need to make regarding your finances and personal estate plan. In…
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