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.
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.
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.
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.”Continue reading >>
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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.
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 IngramThe 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.
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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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