Monday, 19 October, 2026
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to a landmark settlement valued at approximately $17 billion over allegations that it designed its platforms to keep children and teenagers online while failing to disclose the risks to their mental and physical health. The proposed agreement, announced on August […]
Original Medicare pays a large portion of approved medical expenses—but not everything. Beneficiaries may still be responsible for hospital deductibles, copayments and generally 20% of Medicare-approved outpatient costs. Original Medicare also has no annual out-of-pocket limit. Medicare Supplement Insurance, commonly called “Medigap,” helps pay some of these remaining expenses. What […]
America’s national parks offer older adults a wonderful opportunity to enjoy fresh air, gentle exercise, spectacular scenery, wildlife, and the history of the nation. In 2026, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees on several holidays and commemorative dates. As of August 23, 2026, four fee-free dates remain: August […]
Consumers—especially older adults—should check their medicine cabinets after nearly 40,000 bottles of a popular over-the-counter eye drop were recalled nationwide because the manufacturer could not guarantee that the product was sterile. Prestige Brands Holdings voluntarily recalled 39,060 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief. The recall began on July […]
Can certain foods prevent cancer? According to a recent WebMD overview, no single food can prevent or cure cancer. However, a healthy eating pattern—especially one rich in plant-based foods—may help lower the risk of developing certain cancers while also supporting heart health, digestion, weight control, and overall well-being. Build a […]
Information current through August 15, 2026, using CDC and FDA updates available through August 13. Most reported activity occurred from May through early August 2026. Key national numbers Category Confirmed illnesses Hospitalizations Deaths U.S.-acquired cases, May 1–Aug. 10 13,895 740 2 Iceberg-lettuce outbreak 9,481 398 2 Travel-associated cases acquired abroad […]
The FCC’s new restrictions may affect future foreign-made robot vacuums, but seniors can continue using the machines they already own. Robot vacuums have become valuable household helpers, particularly for retirees, people with limited mobility and anyone who finds bending, sweeping or pushing a conventional vacuum physically difficult. Recent headlines claiming […]
Initial Enrollment Period, 2026 costs, plan choices, and the rules that are easy to confuse The short answer: Your Initial Enrollment Period usually lasts seven months: the three months before the month you turn 65, your birthday month, and the three months after. Enroll before your birthday month when possible […]
When one spouse requires nursing-home care, the couple may discover that they own too many countable assets for Medicaid—but cannot afford to pay privately for many years. A Medicaid-compliant annuity may help in certain cases. It is especially useful when one spouse enters a nursing home while the other continues […]
Passing Medicaid’s income test is only the beginning. Applicants must also satisfy an asset test. A retiree could receive less than the $2,982 monthly income benchmark but still be ineligible because of savings, investments or other countable property. Conversely, someone with little savings but income exceeding $2,982 may need an […]