MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026





KEY NEWS FOR YOU TO USE


Even If Social Security 
Were Going Bankrupt 
(It's Not), 
Retirees Wouldn't Care


By John Tamny


The many predicting doom ignore that Social Security is all about general revenues, not what’s in a “lockbox” that has never existed.
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Blood test “clocks” predict 
when Alzheimer’s symptoms
 will start


By Shawn Ballard

The researchers demonstrated that their models predicted the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms within a margin of three to four years. 

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Why taking Social Security 
at 62 
might make sense for you.
 Even if the ‘basic math’ 
says otherwise



While it’s true that waiting longer increases your benefit, your total lifetime payout could be lower if you don’t live as long as expected.

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How to Maintain
 Friendships
 Without Overcommitting



Instead of trying to see friends more often than you can reasonably manage, choose a rhythm you can maintain. A standing monthly lunch, a weekly phone call, or a short check-in message.


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The Emotional Side 
of Using a Cane or Walker
 and How to Manage It


By Sarah Azman

It is not just about walking slower or learning to lift a frame. It is about learning to live differently in a world that often overlooks the quiet challenges of aging.


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 “If I had asked people what they wanted,
 they would have said faster horses.”

 – Henry Ford
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One of the questions people considering a move to an assisted living facility (A.L.F.) ask is, “Will there be enough activities to keep me busy?” The simple answer to that is, “Yes.” However, the real question should be, “Are the activities something I’ll be interested in?” For me, and for many of my fellow residents here at the Asylum, the answer is a resounding “No.”

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT


Medicare Patients 
are Increasingly 
Leaving Hospitals
 Against Medical Advice


By Jenna Anderson

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Diabetes Care 
in the Digital Age: 
Addressing Telehealth 
Barriers in Older Adults


By Oladimeji Ewumi 

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What Is the Impact
 of Chronic Illness
 on Older Adults?

 

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What to consider 
if you’re a ‘solo ager’ 
without 
a family support net


By Helen Dennis 

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Older adults 
who don’t participate
in many social activities
just might want to be alone



By Kimberly Bonvissuto

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WHO REALLY INVENTED
 THE AUTOMOBILE?

The invention of the automobile cannot be attributed to a single individual, as it was the result of numerous innovations and contributions by various inventors over time. However, Karl Benz is widely credited with creating the first true automobile in 1885-1886, when he developed the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, which was powered by an internal combustion engine. His design set the foundation for modern cars and earned him the recognition as the inventor of the automobile, although earlier devices and prototypes by inventors like Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot and others played crucial roles in the evolution of motorized transportation.










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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026



KEY NEWS FOR YOU TO USE


$40 million ‘dementia village’ 
will include a restaurant, spa
 and grocery store — 
and housing for caretakers


By McKenzie Beard


“Living at this campus will not feel like an institution"

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What a Wealthy Retiree’s
 Monthly Budget 
Looks Like at Age 78


By Kerra Bolton

For a financially secure 78-year-old retiree, a monthly budget supports a settled home, dependable healthcare, quality food and the freedom to enjoy daily life without financial pressure. The focus is on ease and predictability, with room for travel, hobbies, and helping family when needed.

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Take Control of Your Money 
With the Personal Finance Apps
 and Services 



By Eric Griffith

Do you need to get your financial life on track? Our annual survey reveals the most reliable and trusted apps and services for tracking finances, trading stocks, making digital payments, and checking your credit score.


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3 critical mistakes
 that can wipe out nest eggs
 of $1,000,000 or more. 
Is your life savings 
currently at risk?


By Vishesh Raisinghani


A seven-figure retirement portfolio may seem like an unshakeable safety net, but in practice, it can be fragile. Here are three critical mistakes that millionaire retirees make that can jeopardize their financial security.

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Cash-Flow Strategies 
for Women Living on
 a Fixed Income


By Moe Nelson 

A fixed income can feel steady until an unexpected expense appears. A medical bill. A home repair. Rising insurance costs. Or simply the reality that prices keep increasing while income stays the same.

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“Love is like the measles.
The older you get it,
the worse the attack.”

Rainer Maria Rilke

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By Aileen Ingram


The Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) shapes eligibility for many under 65. It's your tax income minus a few deductions, like student loan interest.  However, there are other factors that determine eligibility.




IN CASE YOU MISSED IT


Do No Harm:
 Rethinking Diabetes, 
Hypertension 
in Frail Older Adults


By Gisele Galoustian 

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This Retired Couple
 Swapped Their Dream Home 
for a Tiny House—
Without Giving Up 
What They Love


By Kimberley Mok

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The Misunderstandings 
About Being in Your 80s


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The Dangers of 
Sleep Aids for Seniors


By Chris Draper

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In most states,
 assisted living is a
 better financial deal 
for older adults than 
aging in place at home


By Kimberly Bonvissuto

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Facts about measles

- Measles is caused by the measles virus and is one of the most contagious infectious diseases, spreading through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

- The initial symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a characteristic rash that typically starts on the face and spreads across the body.

-  Measles can be effectively prevented through the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine, which is safe and highly effective.

- If not vaccinated, measles can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis (brain swelling), and even death, especially in young children and immunocompromised individuals.

- Despite the availability of a vaccine, measles outbreaks still occur worldwide, often in areas with low vaccination coverage, highlighting the importance of global immunization efforts.








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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 , 2026
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