Category: Elderly

Aging in Place: How Technology Might Help You Grow Old at Home

The New York Times – Business:
The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.
Help for Medicare Advantage Patients Who Lose Doctors Is Shelved, for Now

The New York Times – Business:
Nationwide, hospital and providers are leaving private Medicare Advantage plans, putting thousands of seniors at risk of higher costs and the loss of trusted doctors.
How Older Adults Are Using VR to Counter Social Isolation

The New York Times – Business:
New tools tailored for use in senior living communities allow for shared experiences and social bonding.
Many People Will Need Long-Term Care, but Most Don’t Have Insurance to Cover It

The New York Times – Business:
Care for people who can’t take care of themselves is expensive, and regular health insurance doesn’t cover the cost.
How Daily Money Managers Help Busy People With Their Finances

The New York Times – Business:
Daily money managers generally help older adults and the wealthy, but busy professionals are increasingly using their services when they get behind.
The Tax Bill Haunting Your 401(k) and I.R.A.

The New York Times – Business:
Most people have piled their savings into tax-deferred accounts, delaying taxes until they retire. Using Roth options can help ease your tax bite.
How Recovery Scams Retarget Victims of Fraud

The New York Times – Business:
Many cybercrime victims are retargeted by online scammers posing as lawyers or other professionals who promise they can recover stolen money.
Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks for Vulnerable Seniors

The New York Times – Business:
Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.
4 Ways to Enjoy Your Savings in Retirement Without Going Broke

The New York Times – Business:
Once paychecks stop, it can be frightening to shift out of the savings habit. But there are strategies to enjoy your nest egg and make it last.
Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?

The New York Times – Business:
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.
To Stay in Her Home, She Let In an A.I. Robot

The New York Times – Business:
At 85, Jan Worrell lived alone on a remote corner of the Washington coast. Could ElliQ become her companion?
How to Prevent Aging Parents and Relatives from Making Financial Mistakes

Getting family members to listen to you when you think they are headed down a dangerous financial path can be difficult. But there are preventive steps you can take.