Trump Reaffirms

 No Tax on Social Security:

 What Retirees Must Do Next

By Josephine Nesbit

The “Big, Beautiful Bill” did not include a provision eliminating Social Security taxes for retirees, but it did provide some tax relief to millions of older Americans. Here’s what it means, and what retirees should do next.

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Can I Delay 

Medicare Part B

 if I Work Past 65?

 

Provided your employer coverage meets specific criteria, you are not likely required to sign up for Medicare Part B or an Advantage Plan right now.

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Romance scammers 

targeting older adults

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How to Check 

If You're Owed 

More Social Security 

Than You're Currently Getting

By Keith Speights 

Processing errors by the Social Security Administration sometimes result in benefit underpayments.

Three simple verifications could help Social Security beneficiaries ensure they're getting all the money they're due.

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Fighting 

Nursing Home

 Evictions

If a nursing facility believes that it has grounds to evict a resident, it must give a written notice to the resident and resident’s representative in a language that the resident and representative understand. 

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 How Seniors 

Can Stay Safe 

In Summer

By Sakeena Raza, MD

"... the sunny skies and warm temperatures provide many opportunities for recreation, this is also the time when risks of becoming dehydrated and sick from the heat are the greatest, especially for the elderly."

By this time, all major league baseball teams have played their opening-day games. Baseball season is officially underway. And, for residents here at the Asylum, it means a split in loyalties. Unfortunately, the split is not even. There are far more Yankee fans here than Mets fans. Which makes me (a Mets fan) very insecure.

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Willis Carrier invented modern air conditioning in 1902, but his original purpose wasn't to cool people. 

Carrier designed his system for Sackett-Wilhelms Lithographing & Publishing in Brooklyn, where humidity was causing paper to expand and contract, ruining color printing alignment. His invention to control humidity happened to also cool the air. By the 1920s, movie theaters became the first public spaces to offer AC, coining the term "summer blockbuster."

Trump says 

it's 'not possible'

 for the U.S. to pay 

for Medicaid, Medicare 

and day care: 

'We’re fighting wars'

By Eleanor Skelly, Alexandra Marquez, 

Tara Prindiville and Sarah Dean

Trump urged states to fund benefits programs instead because "we have to take care of one thing: military protection."

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Seniors can’t afford

 Washington’s stealth

Medicare cuts

By Ike Brannon

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed a nearly flat 2027 rate notice update. In an economy where health costs tend to greatly outprice overall inflation, a flat Medicare benefit is, in effect, a significant reduction in the benefits provided to seniors.

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Medicare Part B

 Could Cost You Double,

 Here’s Why

Most of us know Medicare isn’t free. But here’s something that catches a lot of retirees off guard: depending on your income, you might be paying double what your neighbor pays for the exact same coverage.

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The Role of

 Senior Centers

 in Promoting 

Active Aging

Active aging not only impacts the physical health of seniors but also plays a significant role in their mental and emotional well-being. Senior centers serve as vital hubs for promoting a healthy lifestyle and independence among older adults.

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Why 3M older adults

 are one medical bill

 away from 

a financial crisis

By  Steele Gaivin

Expiring subsidies from the Affordable Care Act along with Medicaid program cuts threaten to exacerbate the problem.

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If You Do This

 at Restaurants, 

You’re Overpaying 

Every Time

By Leah Groth

“A lot of people...tend to immediately go to ... the special dishes... The truth of the matter, however, is that those are probably the most expensive dishes on the menu,”

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25 Common 

Nursing Home Problems

& How to Resolve Them

By Eric Carlson

The best way to receive high quality care is to settle for nothing else, each and every day. This guide gives you the tools to do exactly that.

In part one of this post, I laid out the reasons behind growing this blog. I shifted my focus beyond just folks in assisted living spots. Now it covers news that matters to all seniors. It reaches retirees who left their jobs behind, as well as caregivers, family, friends, and relatives of older adults who care about the wellbeing of their loved ones.

This wider net makes sense. Seniors deal with health shifts, money worries, and family changes. Those close to them face the same pull. News about safe homes, scam alerts, or easy tech fits everyone in this group.

For my editorials, posted three times a week, I made a big change. They used to spotlight the daily travails of senior life only. Think sharp outfits for grandkids' events or quick trips to local spots. Now they tackle real issues. Today's politics hit seniors hard with talk of Medicare cuts and Social Security tweaks. These choices ripple out. They touch every American through taxes, jobs, and care costs. Everyone feels the pinch from Washington in general, and from this administration in particular.

I honestly believed that today's seniors were politically savvy enough to want to be informed about the rhetoric and lies foisted upon us by a government that appears to have it in for seniors. And so, I included my thoughts and those of others concerning the going’s on in the Oval office and the halls of congress. I thought you would jump at the opportunity to see past the fog and learn why you're getting screwed. But I was mistaken.

Instead, you shied away. Not only did you not agree with my thoughts, but those opposed to the op-ed pieces were equally as apathetic. So much so, it appears, that you crossed this blog off your reading list. 

Could it be that all you are interested in are stories about what will make me live longer, not get fat, cheap vacations, and senior discounts?

Perhaps it's true. Seniors are just a separate, self-centered group of individuals whose interest in the world around them has faded as the years go by.

In that case, go back to your Bingo game. this is probably not the site for you....bwc

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- The Interstate Highway System was officially authorized by the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, during President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration.

- It spans over 46,000 miles (about 74,000 kilometers), making it one of the largest highway networks in the world.

-  Interstates are built to specific standards, including multiple lanes, limited access points, and no at-grade intersections, ensuring high-speed travel and safety.

-  Even-numbered routes run east-west, with numbers increasing from south to north. Odd-numbered routes run north-south, with numbers increasing from west to east.

-  The system is primarily funded through a combination of federal and state funds, with the federal government covering 90% of construction costs.

Senate Report Highlights 

‘Betrayal of American Seniors’

 by Trump

By Brett Wilkins

“The president has actively harmed the well-being of seniors and broken his promises... to stop inflation, not touch Social Security, and leave Medicaid alone.”

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 Third Places: 

The Secret

 to Staying Connected 

After 65

More Than Just a Cup of Coffee. The places where you gather freely with friends and strangers) that’s your third place.

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New FDA-Cleared

 At-Home Treatment 

Helps Men Regain

 Bladder Control 

After Prostate Surgery

     

 Urinary incontinence, or bladder leakage, is one of the most common and disruptive complications following prostate procedures, yet men have had few options to actively support recovery at home.

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Trouble Losing Weight

 as You Get Older? 

It’s not Impossible

By Meera Dave, MD

At any age, weight loss depends on a calorie deficit – eating fewer calories than you burn. As our bodies change over time, it takes fewer calories to maintain a stable weight and fewer still to lose.

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6 Grocery Habits 

That Are Draining 

Your Wallet

By Leah Groth

 We asked the experts about the biggest mistakes shoppers make while grocery shopping that lead to overspending. You might be surprised by what they say. Here are 6 grocery habits that are draining your wallet.

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Soft Hiking:

 The Walk in the Woods 

Made for Seniors

Think of it as walking in nature with all the pressure removed. Traditional hiking is about getting from point A to point B. Soft hiking is about everything in between.

By Rabbi Ariel Israel

Imagine sitting at your Seder table right now. The news is full of reports about hate crimes in big cities. Protests turn mean and online attacks are up. It is March 2026 and things feel very shaky. Passover is more than a dusty story from an old book. It is a guide for how to get by today.

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- April Fools' Day dates back to the 16th century, possibly linked to the change of the calendar from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, which shifted New Year's Day from April 1st to January 1st. People who continued to celebrate the old date became the targets of jokes.

- April Fools' Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and India, each with their own unique traditions and humorous pranks.

-  While pranks are common, many places encourage harmless jokes and discourage anything that could cause harm or serious embarrassment.

-  Major media outlets and companies often participate by publishing fake news stories or advertisements as part of April Fools' pranks, which sometimes fool the public temporarily.

-  Classic pranks include fake news, fake product launches, or silly tricks like placing a piece of tape over a sensor or switching salt with sugar.