The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially released its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) figures for 2025.

Proponents of raising retirement age argue that it would help address the Social Security deficit. Opponents say there are better ways to fix the program. Most Americans, polls show, are against raising the retirement age.

Social isolation can lead to significant health risks. For older adults who prefer to live at home rather than a nursing home, enrolling in an adult day service can provide the social interaction they need, as well as other health benefits.

Medicaid can provide seniors with financial assistance for home care services. However, since the federal government and the individual states run Medicaid jointly, benefits coverage is different in each state.

The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program is one of four types of Medicare Savings Programs. This fall, a new rule will ensure that many more people gain access to this valuable program.

Medicare open enrollment is on the horizon. Start thinking about changes you may want to make to your coverage. Some significant changes have come along for Medicare, with more taking effect in the near future.

Hearing loss is common in older adults, but many still don’t wear hearing aids. In addition to helping people to hear better, hearing aids have been demonstrated to have a positive impact on physical and mental health.

Keeping track and making sense of government policies and presidential candidates’ promises can be daunting during any election year. This year is no exception.

Hoarding disorder disproportionately affects older adults. While about 2 percent of the general population struggles with accumulating too many objects, hoarding impacts over 6 percent of people aged 65 and older.

One of the key concerns for older adults considering the shingles vaccine is whether Medicare covers the cost. The answer depends on the type of Medicare coverage an individual has.