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fromSFGATE
2 weeks agoSocial Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2026 Projected To Hit New Low: How This Will Affect Boomer Homeowners
The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is projected at 2.4%, the smallest increase since 2021, raising concerns for aging homeowners' expenses.
Retirement
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NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks agoOp-Ed | Older New Yorkers face enough uncertainty they shouldn't have to worry about their next meal | amNewYork
Growing food insecurity among older New Yorkers, exacerbated by inflation and funding cuts, raises urgent concerns about their ability to access nutritious meals.
#ageism
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 months agoMPs critical of ageist 'wealth-hoarding' labels for baby boomers
Critics warn that negative portrayals of baby boomers in media risk normalizing ageist attitudes toward older generations.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month agoChallenging Medical Ageism After 50
Ageism significantly impacts healthcare outcomes, leading to neglect of older patients.
Medical evaluations for those over 50 should be collaborative, focusing on informed decisions.
Age-based discrimination in healthcare contributes to cognitive decline and worsening health.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month agoChallenging Medical Ageism After 50
Ageism significantly impacts healthcare outcomes, leading to neglect of older patients.
Medical evaluations for those over 50 should be collaborative, focusing on informed decisions.
Age-based discrimination in healthcare contributes to cognitive decline and worsening health.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months agoBaby boomers want to downsize their homes. But they fear the big, bad HOA fee.
Sky-high home prices in the New York City suburbs aren't the only obstacle: Many condos also come with daunting and non-negotiable homeowners association fees. Luzzi worries that even if he can afford to buy a new home, he won't be able to keep up with the unpredictable communal costs.
NYC real estate
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months agoSeniors increasingly rely on credit cards for basic living expenses
Many older adults are increasingly using credit cards for essential expenses, eroding retirement security.
Unexpected expenses and healthcare costs are key drivers of credit card debt among older individuals.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months agoLos Gatos senior housing development back on track - San Jose Spotlight
Mayor Matthew Hudes emphasized, "Aging in place is really important, not only at the Meadows, but in the rest of Los Gatos. We need to provide what they call village services that allow people to stay in their homes with the kind of support that they need."
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
5 months agoTaking vitamin D is unlikely to prevent falls or fractures. Here's what it does
Vitamin D and calcium supplements offer no "net benefit" for the prevention of falls or fractures in older adults, according to a draft recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Health
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