Older Adults 

Skipping Meals 

to Cover 

Health Care Costs

By Lee Pruitt 

Lower and middle-income families are hit the hardest, but the problem affects everyone. Even a significant percentage of high-earning households report making sacrifices.

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Back Pain: Causes, 

Treatment, and 

When to See a Doctor

By Ronjeet Reddy, MD

Patients should seek care immediately if they experience back pain accompanied by pain radiating into the legs, numbness, tingling and ......

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Elder justice: 

How society can 

protect older adults

About one in 10 older Americans experiences some form of abuse or neglect — something that’s often hidden in plain sight. Why and how do our social support systems fail older adults?

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12 Things 

That Happen When 

You Eat Oatmeal 

Every Day 

By Heather Newgen

If you’re looking for a breakfast that will please everyone and cut out the need for “second breakfast” this might be it. Read to see why oatmeal is dietitian approved and how it offers so many health benefits.

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The No. 1

 Social Security Move

 To Make in 2026 

To Ensure Benefits 

Are Accurate

The SSA wants you to double-check its work through your personalized and free online portal. Your account includes valuable information about your anticipated retirement benefit amount, lifetime taxable wages, Medicare eligibility and more. 

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How to Grieve 

the Loss of Friends

 as We Age

By Kurt Smith 

When you reach for the phone to share some news and remember, with a small jolt, that he or she isn’t there anymore, it can bring on a profound wave of sadness that’s difficult to shake for days (or weeks, or months).

How can I earn $100 per month 

extra non-taxable income.

Earning an extra $100 per month in non-taxable income can be achievable through various legal and legitimate methods. Here are some ideas:

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- Myth: Only overweight people get diabetes.

   Fact: While being overweight increases the risk, diabetes can affect people of all sizes, including those who are normal weight.

- Myth: Eating too much sugar causes diabetes. 

   Fact: Consuming sugar alone doesn't directly cause diabetes, but a diet high in unhealthy foods can contribute to obesity and insulin resistance, which increase the risk.

- Myth: People with diabetes can't eat sweets. 

   Fact: People with diabetes can enjoy sweets in moderation and as part of a balanced diet, with proper blood sugar management.

- Myth: Insulin is a cure for diabetes.

   Fact: Insulin helps control blood sugar but is not a cure. Managing diabetes involves ongoing lifestyle changes and medication.

- Myth: Diabetes is not a serious disease. 

   Fact: Diabetes can lead to serious complications like heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, and nerve damage if not properly managed.

Facing Changes

 in Sleep Patterns

 in Later Life

By Sarah Azman

Sleep changes with age, and by the time you reach your 80s, those changes become hard to ignore.

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Selling the family home?

 Experts offer guidance

 for older adults 

and families

By LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose , 

Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck ,

 Amy Cameron O’Rourke and Dr. Rhea Rogers

Baby boomers are now the largest group of home sellers, according to the National Association of Realtors, and the reasons for moving vary — from relocating closer to family and paying medical bills to downsizing.

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3 Neurologists 

Share Their Go-To Food

 for Cognitive Health

By Jessica Migala  

Neurologists recommend berries as one of the best foods to support long-term brain health.

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All about affordability:

 Prescription drug 

pricing policy in 2026

BY Amy Kelbick, Lynn Nonnemaker, Ph.D. ,  Simeon Niles

These policies have the potential to reshape reimbursement, formulary design, patient access, and site-of-care economics – 

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Managing Loneliness

 and Daily Routine

 While Living Alone

By Sarah Azman

There is a certain peace in having your own space, your own rhythm, and quiet moments to yourself. But there is also a weight to that silence.

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Reversible causes 

of dementia

 must not be overlooked

By Liz Plozner-Chalfa

Many conditions that mimic or contribute to dementia symptoms are, in fact, reversible or called “pseudo-dementia” if identified and treated promptly.

Slash Your Food Bills by 30% This Spring

Spring brings fresh starts but food prices remain high. Grocery costs rose five percent since last year. This makes life hard when your income stays the same. You can still trim thirty percent off your bill this season. This guide shows you how to eat well on a budget.

Inflation's Impact on Essential Senior Nutrition:

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 - Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium *Borrelia burgdorferi*, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, commonly known as deer ticks.

- The most common symptoms of Lyme disease include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans, which often appears at the site of the tick bite.

- If not treated early, Lyme disease can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system, leading to more serious health problems such as joint pain, heart rhythm issues, and neurological symptoms.

- The disease is most commonly reported in the northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and north-central United States, but cases have been documented in many parts of the world.

- Lyme disease can be effectively treated with antibiotics, especially when diagnosed early. Preventative measures include using insect repellent, removing ticks promptly, and avoiding tick-infested areas.