Act Now to Save Permanent Supportive Housing for Older Adults

Without congressional action, almost 100,000 formerly homeless people – most of whom are older adults and people with disabilities – may lose their housing next year. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is trying to proceed with deep cuts to funding for permanent supportive housing (PSH) in its Continuum of Care (CoC) program, which serves people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.  

Older adults are the fastest-growing group among people experiencing homelessness and an increasingly larger share of people in PSH. In 2022, seniors aged 55 and over comprised 40% of PSH residents.  

Litigation over HUD’s plan is unresolved, creating more uncertainty about potential disruptions to critical homelessness funding. Congress, however, can ensure stability in the CoC program next year by directing HUD to renew current CoC grants for another 12 months.  

Ask Congress to include language in an upcoming spending bill that would non-competitively renew CoC grants expiring in 2027 for a 12-month period. Doing so will ensure continuity in housing assistance and services for PSH residents. 

No iPad Till After Dinner, Mom Seniors are spending 

more time than ever on their slop-filled feeds. 

It’s their adult children’s job to save them.

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When To Review and Update Your Estate Plan

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Novel treatment clears dementia-linked 

proteins from the waking brain

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A fall planting guide for long-lived perennials 

like peonies, iris and false indigo

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Research Shows Drinking Tea Regularly 

Lowers Heart Disease Risk by 11%

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I Replaced My Afternoon Coffee 

With Electrolyte Drinks—

Here’s How It Affected My Energy

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A New Tool That Spots Poor Health 

Before It Gets Worse

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Breathe Better, Longer: 

New Clues to Shortness of Breath in Older Adults

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Eating Blueberries Every Day 

Could Reduce Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults

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Cold showers benefit the environment and your health

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Wine, beer, or spirits? 

Massive study finds a surprising health divide

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America’s long-term care system needs help. 

Europe can provide a model for how to improve it.

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What Type of Home Are You Looking For? 

It May Not Be What You Think!

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Seniors Call on the Next Congress 

to Prioritize Social Security

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Make a Chicken Soup

A member of my household was sick. Thinking this through, it dawned on me that countless times in my life I’ve been told that chicken soup is great for seasonal and flu-like infections. As much as I’ve cooked with chicken my entire life, I have never really made a genuine, no-compromise, hard-core, from scratch, old-fashioned chicken soup.

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- Winds Can Exceed 300 MPH:

 The strongest tornadoes can produce winds exceeding 300 miles per hour, powerful enough to destroy well-built homes and toss vehicles through the air.

- Tornadoes Can Happen Almost Anywhere:

 Although the United States has more tornadoes than any other country, tornadoes have occurred on every continent except Antarctica.

- Tornado Alley Is Famous:

The central United States, particularly Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska, is known as Tornado Alley because of its frequent tornado activity.

- They Can Move at Different Speeds:

Some tornadoes crawl along at just a few miles per hour, while others race across the landscape at speeds of 60 mph or more.

- Tornadoes Can Form at Night:

Tornadoes don't follow a schedule. They can develop during the day or night, making nighttime tornadoes especially dangerous because they are harder to see and detect.

A surprising number of Americans admit to misleading their doctors to obtain antibiotics. About one-third of U.S. adults say they have exaggerated or misrepresented their symptoms to get a prescription, even when antibiotics may not be necessary. This behavior can have serious consequences. The unnecessary use of antibiotics contributes to antibiotic resistance, allowing bacteria to develop the ability to survive medications designed to kill them. Over time, this makes common infections harder to treat and increases the risk of serious illness. Doctors need accurate information from patients to prescribe the right treatment and protect everyone's health.

How to Remember Names: 7 Tricks That Actually Stick

We’ve all been there: You meet someone, exchange pleasantries, and moments later realize you’ve forgotten their name. It happens to the best of us, and it can become more frustrating as we get older. But forgetting names isn’t necessarily a sign that your memory is failing. Often, we simply aren't paying enough attention when we first hear a name. The good news is that remembering names is a skill you can improve. Here are seven practical tricks that can help older adults sharpen their recall, avoid those awkward moments, and make a better impression.

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How Social Security Benefits Change From Age 62 to 90

Deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the most important financial decisions older Americans will make. Start collecting at 62, and you'll receive smaller monthly checks for the rest of your life. Wait until full retirement age—or even 70—and your monthly benefit can increase substantially. But what happens after you begin collecting? How do benefits, purchasing power, and your financial needs change as you move from your 60s into your 80s and beyond? Here's a look at how Social Security benefits change from age 62 to 90 and what retirees should understand along the way.

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We Asked 45 People Over 80 About the Secret to Happiness—

And They All Wished They’d Known This One Thing Earlier

What does it take to be happy in your 80s and beyond? Is it good health, financial security, family, friendships, or simply learning to appreciate the little things in life? We often spend our younger years chasing success, worrying about the future, and putting off the things that bring us joy. But perhaps those who have lived the longest have learned something the rest of us are still trying to figure out. We asked 45 people over 80 about the secret to happiness. Their answers revealed a common lesson—and something many wished they had understood much earlier in life.

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40 Useful Gifts for Seniors 

Who Already Have Everything

Shopping for someone who already has everything can be one of the toughest challenges, especially when that person is a senior who insists they don't need a thing. Another sweater, another coffee mug, or another knickknack may not be the answer. The best gifts are often the ones that make everyday life easier, more comfortable, enjoyable, or meaningful. Whether you're shopping for a parent, grandparent, friend, or older loved one, these 40 gift ideas offer something a little more useful and thoughtful than the usual holiday present.

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Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids: 

Why Doctors Urge Caution After 65

A good night's sleep can become harder to come by as we get older. For many adults over 65, reaching for an over-the-counter sleep aid may seem like an easy solution to restless nights. But doctors warn that some of these products can do more harm than good for older adults. Certain ingredients may increase the risk of falls, confusion, memory problems, and dangerous interactions with other medications. Before reaching for a bottle of sleep aids, seniors should understand the potential risks and why a safer approach to getting a good night's sleep may be worth considering.

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- An Unlucky Combination: 

Friday the 13th is considered unlucky in many Western cultures, but nobody knows exactly how the superstition began.

- Three Fridays in One Year: 

A calendar year can have as many as three Friday the 13ths.

- Fear Has a Name: 

The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskevidekatriaphobia.

- Ancient Associations: 

Some believe the superstition comes from the Last Supper, where Jesus and his 12 apostles made 13 people at the table, followed by his crucifixion on a Friday.

- A Big Economic Impact: 

Some people avoid traveling, shopping, getting married, or making major decisions on Friday the 13th, potentially costing businesses millions in lost activity.

*FUN FACT: Friday the 13th isn't unlucky everywhere. In Italy, Friday the 17th traditionally carries the bad-luck reputation!