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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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026


KEY NEWS FOR YOU TO USE


Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities
 Extended Through 2027


By John Kaveney, Sukrti Thonse

Although the extension is temporary, it serves to mitigate imminent coverage gaps and enable continued virtual care access. Providers and health care systems should use this time to stabilize operations while planning for compliance, reimbursement, and potential policy changes after 2027.

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Move Over, Arizona and Florida. 
These States May Be the Best
 Places to Retire for Your Health.


By Elizabeth O’Brien

Vermont, Washington state, and Minnesota score well when it comes to retiree healthcare. What else to know.

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Retiring Abroad? 
Here's How Your
 Social Security Benefits 
Will Be Affected.


By Kailey Hagen 


You can continue to receive your Social Security benefits as scheduled in most countries. But there are a few countries the government will not send checks to.

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From compliance
 to connection:
 The food trends
 reshaping senior nutrition 


By Mario Reyes

Senior nutrition continues to evolve, with foodservice measured not only by compliance, but by its impact on health, dignity and daily quality of life. 

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EXTRA


Why Most Millionaires 
Don't Feel Wealthy
 — and What It Really Takes
 to Feel Financially Secure


By Choncé Maddox

A growing share of Americans reach millionaire status yet still worry about money. Here's why wealth feels different today and how to build true financial confidence.


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"In my years as the FBI's lead 
international kidnapping negotiator, 
I learned an important fundamental lesson: 
Hostage negotiation is often nothing more 
than a business transaction." 

Christopher Voss

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I am sure you have read that falls are major cause of injury and death among older folks. And even if the fall does not result in any damage, the very fact you have lost your balance is a good indicator something is wrong. 

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT


Just What the Doctor Ordered 
– How Women Over 60 
Are at Highest Risk 
for Prescription Drug Addiction

By Lori Butler


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Why Is Everything
 Spicy Now?

By Ellen Cushing

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27 Restaurant Chains 
That Offer Senior Discounts
Find out where you can score
 a discount while eating out.


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Overweight older adults 
face lower risk of death 
after major surgery, 
new research finds

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Maintaining curiosity
 can help older adults 
buffer effects
 of loneliness, depression

By Kimberly Bonvissuto


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Little-known facts about the FBI:

- The FBI's Original Name Was the "Bureau of Federal Investigations"  
It was established in 1908 under the Department of Justice, and its name was changed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1935 to better reflect its broad investigative responsibilities.

- The FBI Museum, located at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., showcases historic artifacts, evidence, and displays related to the agency's history and major cases.

- Beyond crime fighting, the FBI is heavily involved in intelligence gathering, counterterrorism, cybercrime, and even international espionage activities.

- The FBI maintains a vast database of unresolved cases, many of which remain open for decades, and some have even led to renewed investigations after years of dormancy.

- The agency has developed specialized encryption techniques and codes for secure communication, some of which are classified and used in covert operations.









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