MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026
PRESIDENT'S DAY
KEY NEWS FOR YOU TO USE
Romance scams
target older adults
with
cryptocurrency schemes
By Tammy Elliott
Romance scammers are targeting older adults at significant rates, building trust over weeks or months before turning conversations to cryptocurrency investments.
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At 87,
he can't afford his rent
without a roommate.
He's far from alone.
By Elaine Quijano, Luisa Garcia
Alan Ferber shares a fourth-floor walk-up apartment in New York City with a roommate. At 87, escalating rent costs have become harder to afford on his own.
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New SNAP
Work Requirements
Will Now Affect
More Older Adults
By Lee Pruitt
The age range for people who must meet these work rules has been raised from 54 to 64,
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Aging and Disability Advocates
Help Push Back
on HUD’s Efforts
to Dismantle
Permanent Supportive Housing
(PSH)
By Jennifer Kye
This advocacy win reflects contributions from aging and disability advocates, who helped urge lawmakers to save PSH and other programs for older adults.
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How Far Your 2026
Social Security Check
Really Goes in Every State
By Andrew Lisa
Your local living costs will determine how far you can stretch your benefit. Here’s how far your monthly Social Security payment really goes in your state.
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“I am prepared to meet my Maker.
Whether my Maker is prepared
for the great ordeal of meeting me
is another matter.”
Winston Churchill
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By Allistair Innis
Think about how much easier your death will be for your family. Planning your own funeral takes a huge weight off their shoulders. It is a kind act that shows how much you care. Most people talk about their final wishes. Only a few actually set a plan in stone. This guide shows you how to build a plan that works. You will learn to save money and stay true to your values.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Families caring
for older adults at home
say aging in place
should not be taken lightly,
but may be worth it
By Jennifer Bisram
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Solo aging:
Who can you rely on?
By Maureen Salamon
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Simplify Your Mornings:
Create a Stress-Free
Start to Your Day
By Tammy Strobel
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The Best Body Lotions
for Aging Skin,
According to
Dermatologists
By Jenny Berg
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Grandma Showers
Are Apparently a Thing Now
—Here's Why the Trend
Ruffles Some Feathers
By Elisabeth Sherman
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Understanding death
Death is an irreversible end of life marked by a cessation of brain function or circulatory or respiratory functions. It’s a crucial medical and legal determination in the healthcare system, and roughly 68 million people die worldwide annually. Throughout history, human death has been seen as a central life phase event. Communities have formed distinct rituals, mourning practices, and religious beliefs about the human experience tied to this milestone.Approximately 3.1 million Americans die annually, with about 98% declared dead based on cardiopulmonary criteria—meaning they’re not breathing and have no heartbeat. The other 2% are declared brain-dead, a medical diagnosis based on an extensive series of neurological tests.Death triggers a series of events in the body that ultimately lead to decomposition. Muscles relax, including the bladder and bowels, so feces and urine are typically expelled soon after death. Within hours, as the body stops producing adenosine triphosphate—a molecule needed to relax muscles—a rigid state called rigor mortis takes hold. This temporary condition fades within about 24 hours. Next, within 24 to 48 hours, the body begins to consume its own tissues through autolysis and produces discoloration, gas, and unpleasant odors.
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Saturday February 14, 2026
KEY NEWS FOR YOU TO USE
The Surprising Reason
You Might Get Sick
More Often
By Karen Donaldson
If you catch every bug going around, your gut might be trying to tell you something.
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Social Security Warning Issued
Over Rising Health Costs
By Aliss Higham
A growing gap between Social Security benefit increases and the pace of health care inflation is putting future retirees at risk of losing much of their income to medical bills.
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Despite assumptions,
older adults are
much more savvy
in their internet use
By Laura Rice
When you hear about older people online, the first thing you might think of are scams. But a new book argues many older adults are embracing and thriving in the online world and gives tips to those looking to do the same.
By Blake StimacYou might think that one of the benefits of retirement might be never having to file your income taxes, but think again. Certain people are required to pay taxes on Social Security benefits, ...
By Lauren MazzoIf you've ever ended up on the health and fitness side of social media, you've probably heard advice about getting more protein. But did ever stop and wonder, "How much protein should I eat?" or "What foods are high in protein?"
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“Luck, bad if not good,
will always be with us.
But it has a way of
favoring the intelligent
and showing its
back to the stupid.”
– John Dewey
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While JFK was the first president I voted for, the president who touched my young life was Lyndon B. Johnson.I haven’t thought about LBJ lately. I imagine nobody does anymore. The last day of his presidency was in January 1969, 57 years ago. However, while surfing the list of movies on Netflix the other evening, I came across a little-known film from 2016. What first drew my attention to the movie was the choice of actor for the title role. Woody Harrelson, the least likely person I would have chosen to play the hound-faced LBJ. But the film was produced and directed by the late Rob Reiner, so how bad could it be? Right?
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Understanding mental health
concerns in older adults
Dr. Namita Yendefor
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Why doctors and engineers
are teaming up to
make aging better
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Study:
Self-guided,
online treatment
helps older adults
combat insomnia
By Neal Augenstein
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Half of Older Americans
Are Using AI –
Here's What
They're Doing With It
By Robin Brewer
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Why setting up
medical ID
on iPhones matters
for older adults
By Roberta Cykon
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Interesting facts about
Friday the 13th:
- The fear of Friday the 13th, known as paraskevidekatriaphobia, is believed to stem from a combination of superstition around the number 13 and the belief that Fridays are an unlucky day. The superstition gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries.- Some historians speculate that the superstition was reinforced by events such as the arrest of the Templar Knights on Friday, October 13, 1307, which contributed to the belief that Friday the 13th is unlucky.- The Friday the 13th horror film series, which started in 1980, has significantly popularized the superstition, portraying the date as associated with horror and bad luck.- Not every year has a Friday the 13th, but in years that do, the date can occur up to three times. The months when Friday the 13th can occur are January, April, July, and October.- Studies have shown that some people experience increased anxiety and avoid certain activities on Friday the 13th, demonstrating the power of superstition on human behavior.↓
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