5 Common Mistakes When Enrolling in Medicare Advantage & Prescription Drug Plan
Navigating Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Prescription Drug Plans (Part D) can be complex, especially with the numerous options and regulations. Making mistakes during enrollment can have significant financial and healthcare implications. Here are five common pitfalls to avoid and tips to ensure you make informed decisions in 2024:
What We Can't Burn
Climate change draws passion-- and in many cases, action-- from younger and older generations alike.
Workplace Age Bias Still Prevalent, Yet Long Term Study Reveals Decline
From the perspective older adults in the workforce, age bias is considered a major obstacle, but that’s finally changing.
Costs and Considerations for In-Home Elder Caregiving
As the population ages, the question of how to provide care to older adults is increasingly on people's minds. Whether the best care is provided at home by loved ones or professional care providers is a question many struggle with. If the choice is made to care for loved ones at home, what is the financial and emotional impact?
Crafting Your Legacy: Diverse Perspectives on Making a Meaningful Impact
Leaving a legacy can mean vastly different things to different people and is a highly personal concept. Overall, most say it boils down to how you are remembered. For example, do people feel that you made a positive contribution? Were you connected to something bigger than yourself?
Survey Says: 2024 Most Age-Friendly States
Based on 75,000+ user-submitted star ratings, these are the top 20 states for age-friendly living. How does your state rank? See the full list and add your own star rating and comments on your community.
Navigating Dementia: Insights and Expertise
Explore the profound insights and expert advice shared in our webinar, "Navigating Dementia". The webinar, hosted by Gayle Thieme, LSW, Senior Director of Client Care at Mature Caregivers, featured coauthors Tom Harrison and Dr. Brent Forester, offering practical tips and valuable perspectives on dementia care.
What Really Motivates Individuals Age 50+ to Work?
Study reveals employers and employees are out of sync.
Employers Serving Up Benefits for Part-Time Workers
Employers are beginning to step up efforts to attract and retain age 50+ workers. In addition to flexible schedules (the #1 ask from older workers), they’re offering benefits to part-timers.
How to Communicate Better With a Loved One With Dementia
If you’re talking with a loved one who has dementia, providing context is the key to a successful interaction, according to Brent Forester MD and Tom Harrison, authors of The Complete Family Guide to Dementia, published by Guilford Press. Here’s some advice from the authors