Beware DMV Text Scams Targeting Older Adults

Takeaways Scammers target older adults with urgent, phony messages pretending to be official government organizations like the DMV or tolling agencies, aiming to phish for personal information or immediate payment. If you receive such a text, do not click on links or...

The Effects of Family Caregiving on Older Adults

Takeaways Many older adults become caregivers for their spouses or partners. This can be challenging as the caregiver may also be dealing with their own age-related health issues. Family caregivers are providing more intense and longer-term care, often involving...

New Social Security Rule Means More Travel for Older Adults

Takeaways A new Social Security Administration (SSA) rule requires individuals to verify their identity online or in person at an SSA office for direct deposit changes, restricting phone services previously available. These changes disproportionately burden vulnerable...

How a Proposed Medicare Part E Could Benefit Americans

Takeaways House Democrats have reintroduced the Choose Medicare Act, which seeks to establish a Medicare Part E, a public-option version of Medicare that would be available to individuals and employers. Part E would operate through existing Affordable Care Act (ACA)...