Beginning next year, in a pilot program being tested in six states – including Washington State, home to Life Point Law and AgingOptions – people enrolled in traditional Medicare will be faced with the requirement to get advanced approval, called prior authorization, for some procedures. Federal officials will contract with private firms who will use … Read more
If we were to pick a theme song that exemplifies the baby boomers’ approach to retirement, we would probably choose the Frank Sinatra hit, “I Did It My Way.” Face it, the baby boomers – the oldest of whom is about to turn 80 – don’t want to be told what to do. They prefer … Read more
Editor’s Note: Then following article was posted on the Blog last month. We’re re-posting it this week in honor of Rajiv’s special guests – a couple who for five decades has demonstrated the staying power of love and commitment. This is definitely worth another read! ——————————- Last month here on the Blog, we shared an … Read more
As the U.S. population ages, demand for assisted living and skilled nursing care is sure to grow. But there’s an obvious problem that care providers must solve: a chronic and growing shortage of workers to fill positions as critically-needed caregivers. Industry executive Cliff Porter was quoted in an early-2025 article from trade source Provider magazine … Read more
Amid all the controversy regarding the crafting and eventual passage of President Trump’s signature piece of legislation, dubbed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” perhaps the most contentious issue concerned proposed new work requirements for those receiving medical coverage through Medicaid. Now that the bill is law, we’re getting a clearer picture of just what those requirements … Read more
Imagination is a wonderful thing. Sometimes our imagination can take us on flights of fancy into dream worlds that could never really exist in real life. Imagination is what allows us to daydream and to create. But our imagination can also be a productive real-life tool if we put it to good use. For example, … Read more
Do you want to live to be 100 years old? If living longer is your goal, then your odds are improving. According to the National Council on Aging, the U.S. is home to nearly 105,000 centenarians – and believe it or not, says Pew Research, that figure is projected to quadruple over the next 30 … Read more
There are two realities facing most seniors today. One is that the odds are good we’ll need long-term care someday. The other is, it’s going to be expensive. We’ve written articles here on the Blog before about how to pay for long-term care, but it’s clearly a topic worth revisiting because few of us will … Read more
We write a lot here on the Blog about aging in place. The “why” of aging in place is obvious – our home is familiar and we want to preserve our independence as long as we can. But it has been a while since we talked about the “how” of aging in place. The specific … Read more
This week on the Blog, we’re examining the critical (and often unsung) role family caregivers play in our nation’s healthcare system. There are roughly 53 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S., and at least half that number are caring for older adults in a residential setting. The annual value of their labor totals about $600 … Read more
Will your plan for retirement lead to disaster if your health fails? Will you end up forced into institutional care, go broke paying for care, or become a burden on your family?
For millions of Americans, the answer is yes. This video explains why retirement turns into a nightmare for so many people and how completing this course can keep these nightmares from happening to you.
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