Donald Trump promised 

tax-free Social Security 

for seniors. 

So what’s the holdup?

While the President has declared that Social Security benefits are now tax-free many times, the reality of what the Act actually allows is rather different.

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Health officials urge

 2nd COVID vaccine dose

 for older adults,

 immunocompromised

We started seeing an increase in flu and RSV over the last couple weeks pretty tremendously. 

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The Frailty Factor: 

Rethinking Diabetic Foot Care 

and Limb Preservation

 in Older Adults

By David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD

Diabetic foot ulcers in this population are more than a local problem; they are systemic signals of frailty, cognitive decline, and reduced physiologic reserve.

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This Daily Coffee Habit 

May Help Slow 

the Aging Process

Research ... reports that drinking up to 3-4 cups of coffee a day may help slow the biological aging of people with severe mental illness. 

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If you enjoy these 8 hobbies,

 you're probably aging 

better than your peers

By Adam Kelton

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11 Ways Seniors 

Can Continue To Save

 on Groceries

By Laura Beck

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Health insurance started confusingly. Employers took on the role long ago. World War II wage limits made companies offer health coverage as a job perk. Now, more than half of us depend on job plans. Your insurance is chained to your payroll.

Many groups pay for care. Private companies insure most working people. Medicare helps those over sixty-five. Medicaid assists families with lower incomes. Each of these groups makes separate rules and sets their own prices.

State laws add another layer. Coverage rules change vastly between states. A plan that works in one state often fails across the border.

Insurance terms create confusion. A deductible is the cash you pay upfront. A copay is your smaller cost at every visit. Prior authorization means the insurer must approve care beforehand. Red tape equals frustrating delays and paperwork.

The ACA tried to fix things back in 2010. It created new online health markets. The law stopped insurers from denying sick people. It also limited how much costs could reach over a lifetime. Still, it added more choices and confusing fine print.

This difficult system was a choice. America decided on a market-based setup. We rely on private competition, unlike other countries that use single-payer plans. This choice drives costs higher. Admin tasks eat twenty-five percent of every health dollar spent. Other wealthy nations spend much less on simple paperwork.

You must learn how to protect your wallet. Know your plan's network before you need care. In-network doctors and clinics cost far less. Go outside the network, and huge surprise fees follow. An emergency visit can easily add thousands to your bill.

Look closely at your out-of-pocket maximum. This is your yearly spending limit. Once you hit that cap, the insurer pays everything else. Always check coverage ahead of time. Call your insurer before any test or surgery. Ask if the doctor is in your network. Confirm if the visit counts toward your deductible total.

Change is coming soon. Lawmakers are discussing price caps and new systems. Voters want simpler access to health services. Demand plain rules and fewer headaches now. Reach out to your elected officials today.

Until those changes happen, stay ready. Pull out your plan documents right now. Review your networks, benefits, and spending limits. A quick look today saves you major stress later. Small steps help you master this complex maze. ….Arthur.

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Frankincense is a resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia, primarily Boswellia sacra, Boswellia carterii, and related species. It is valued for its aromatic properties and has been used for thousands of years in religious rituals, meditation, perfumes, and traditional medicine. The resin is harvested by making cuts in the tree bark, allowing the sap to exude and harden into droplets or tears, which are then collected.

Mehr (or Mehr) can refer to different things depending on the context, but commonly it is a term used in Persian and Arabic cultures that means "affection," "love," or "reward." In some contexts, Mehr also refers to a mandatory payment or gift from a groom to a bride in Islamic marriage traditions.

Same physician, 

fewer hospital stays 

for older adults

By Austin Littrell

Continuity with the same primary care physician reduces acute, potentially preventable hospitalizations in older adults.

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Are GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

 safe for older adults?

By Bridget Balch

These blockbuster medications have been associated with a range of health benefits, but a lack of data about how the drugs impact adults age 65 and up has clinicians proceeding with caution.

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Medicare’s new

 AI experiment sparks alarm 

among doctors, lawmakers

By Anna Claire Vollers

A Medicare pilot program will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans’ requests for certain medical care — and will reward the companies when they deny it.

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9 activities 

that turn lonely retirees 

into the most popular people 

in their community

By Jordan Cooper

Retirement doesn't have to mean isolation. The activities you choose can completely transform your social life.

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Here’s What Retirees Wasted 

the Most Money On in 2025

 — and How To Avoid It in 2026

By Brooke Barley

One of the biggest expenses for retirees is healthcare, and many retirees underestimate what they’ll spend on medical care in their later years

You might not see a dorm-sized room with cheap motel decor as ideal for seniors. But for me and thousands of others, it's almost perfect.

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Should seniors get

 preventative MRIs?

By Rob Taub

According to Tesla MRI, such preventative scans offer several advantages for seniors dealing with multiple health issues at once.

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Study Reveals 

The Age You Hit 

The 'Tipping Point' 

Into Frailty

By Michelle Starr

Past the age of around 75, our bodies can no longer easily recover from injury or illness – a sharp decline in resilience that comes with a corresponding rise in the risk of dying, according to researchers at Dalhousie University in Canada.

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Scientists claim 

eating this specific thing 

once a week could help

 reduce your risk

 of Alzheimer's by 47%

By Niamh Shackleton

Just one small change to your weekly diet could have huge benefits

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A smaller share 

of older U.S. adults 

live alone today

 than in 1990

By Richard Fry

Older Americans who live alone tend to fare worse than those who don’t live alone on a variety of measures – from emotional and physical wellbeing to material hardship to overall longevity. 

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How Do Mementos 

From Loved Ones Serve Us?

By Patricia Corrigan

A grief expert explains the power of treasured objects

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- The tradition of decorating trees during winter dates back to ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Romans, and Druids, who used evergreen branches to symbolize eternal life.

- The modern Christmas tree tradition started in Germany in the 16th century, with Martin Luther reportedly creating the first decorated tree by adding candles to a pine tree.

- The most common Christmas tree varieties are Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, Balsam Fir, and Noble Fir, chosen for their pleasant scent and sturdy branches.

- Real Christmas trees are biodegradable and can be recycled into mulch or compost, making them an eco-friendly option compared to artificial trees.

- The tradition of decorating trees with ornaments, lights, and tinsel became popular in the 19th century, especially after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert displayed a decorated tree in Windsor Castle.