According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the number of Americans age 65 and older will increase to 82 million seniors by 2050. As the population of older adults in the United States rises, so will the need for long-term care.…
At a time when we are frequently confronting the rising cost of living, Medicare enrollees will soon see a rise in their premiums and deductibles. In mid-November 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Medicare Parts…
It can be easy to underestimate the amount of money we will need for health care and long-term care after we retire. Not knowing exactly what care we will need and with the costs of all types of care rising,…
When Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023 after a 2022 diagnosis of aphasia, his family faced the need to reassess how to best care for him. This past August, his wife, Emma Heming Willis, revealed that…
The Passage of the OBBBA On July 4, flanked by cheering supporters and with military jets soaring overhead, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. The signing ceremony, part of the Independence Day festivities…
Takeaways Advance directives, including health care powers of attorney and living wills, are crucial for outlining your medical wishes and appointing a surrogate decision-maker. Creating these documents involves personal reflection on quality of life, end-of-life preferences, and whom you trust…
Health care planning is a vital aspect of ensuring your wishes are respected when you’re unable to make decisions for yourself. However, selecting a health care surrogate and communicating your desires can be fraught with emotional and relational challenges—especially in…
The population of older adults in the United States has been growing steadily in recent years. According to the U.S. Census, the number of Americans who are age 65 and older grew more than 9 percent in just three years,…
Health care planning is a vital aspect of ensuring your wishes are respected when you’re unable to make decisions for yourself. However, selecting a health care surrogate and communicating your desires can be fraught with emotional and relational challenges—especially in…
A dementia diagnosis can feel overwhelming—for the individual diagnosed and for their loved ones. Questions about care, finances, and the future often come rushing in, leaving families unsure of where to begin. The good news is that with proactive planning,…