UPDATE: The Truth About Political Texts and How to Slow Them Down or Kill Altogether
What worked a year ago has no chance now, but here's what does.
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Did Your Medicare Advantage Plan Just Drop You? Your Options Before December 31
The whens, the hows, who to trust, and that scam that can do you in -- everything you need all in one place.
What Doctors Wish Seniors Would Consider During Medicare Annual Enrollment
What questions should you ask? Here are the right ones...
Small Homes, Big Questions: What to Ask Before Choosing Residential Assisted Living
Dr. Carol McKinley's checklist helps you tell a good one from a gamble.
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When Your Insurance Says No, It's Worth Saying No Back
Included: what to include in your appeal letter.
Eat for Free? No Chain is Offering That, But There Are Plenty of Senior Discounts Available
It may not be the end-all, but if you save $10 a week on restaurant deals, you'll have $500 by the end of the year.
Your Brain Might Be Sending Signals. Are You Listening?
New studies say your brain may know about heart trouble before you do
SCAM OF THE WEEK: A Free Bathroom Remodel from Medicare
There ARE things that Medicare will help with, but an entire new bathroom may be a stretch.
Brain Health
Dementia Is No Danger to Honky Tonk Women
A $20 harmonica could do you almost as much good.
MIND'ing Your Food Later Still Helps
New research says the MIND diet's benefits don't require a head start
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
What pops up again but the most talked-about diet in the last year!
The Latest Brain Health & Dementia News
Dementia, Alzheimer's, and brain health news updated every single day.
Word Up! is a daily puzzle in the spirit of Wordle (tm) — but with its own spin.
A daily 4x4 or 5x5 mini-sized crossword puzzle
The classic build-a-word game coming to you daily
Daily word searches in all sorts of different themes
5 Store-Brand Swaps Worth Seniors Making Right Now
Some retailers promote their private label as 25% larger than the shrunken name-brand equivalent
Senior Discounts in 2026: What's Still Real, What Quietly Disappeared, What You're Missing
Property tax relief? Yeah -- museum passes, too.
The Tariffs That Actually Matter If You're on a Fixed Income
New tariffs are in on 80+ countries. Most of it won't touch senior budgets directly. A few will.
The New Housing Bill Sounds Great for Seniors, But What's the Reality?
An ASU professor explains the pluses and minuses
The One Warmup Move You're Probably Skipping (And Maybe Shouldn't Skip)
A chiropractor & corrective exercise specialist offer an easier way to accomplish the same thing
Nutritionists Rate the Best Breakfast Items for Seniors
5 nutritionists rank 12 breakfast staples for adults 50+, and explain what makes or breaks each
MIND'ing Your Food Later Still Helps
New research says the MIND diet's benefits don't require a head start
You're Trusting WHO For Your Medical Advice?
Nearly a third of seniors are buying in without ever checking credentials
3 Movies Worth Streaming This Labor Day Weekend
Wait until you see the new Robert De Niro. You'll be jumpin' out of your seat—hellllllllppp me!
UPDATE: Games & Puzzles Reset -- More Games, and More Every Day
More games overall and more daily games, too! Out next $25 Prize Puzzle begins Monday.
A Phone Call a Week: The Low-Cost Fix for Senior Loneliness That Science Now Backs
A major clinical trial gives instinct and word-of-mouth some real backing.
What Happens If Your Life Changes While in a Senior Community?
Find out when these options should be discussed and who takes care of the costs
Holiday Airfare Is Up Sharply and Waiting Isn't Paying Off
Included: the days not to fly going or coming.
Summer Travel 2026: Watch Out for These Sneaky Fees — But Here's Where Prices Are Actually Dropping
Hotels charging for poolside towels? Not nice.
Adventure Has No Age Limit: Seniors Are Redefining What It Means to Grow Older
How much would YOU pay so you and your spouse could have separate rooms on vaca?
New Data Reveals Destinations Where Affordable Flights Prove to be Consistent
Deals to Barcelona, Milan and Dublin averaged more than 45% off
Part 2: How to Get a New-to-You Phone Without Signing Up for 36 Months
Advice on how to save money, untether from your current carrier, and avoid the shake-and-bake from the salesperson
The 5 iPad Settings You've Probably Never Touched, But Should
Have an Android tablet instead? We've got that covered, too.
AI for Seniors: Making Life Easier at the Grocery
Included: a handy how-to guide you can save to your phone or print out.
iPad tips, travel tip$, prescription $avings, and a tip on one of our games
Great late week reading and game playing
Your Bank Can Now Hit the Pause Button on Scams. Here's How to Make Sure Yours Will.
Included: a list of what states are on YOUR side.
The States Where Seniors Are Getting Hit Hardest by Cyberchrime
The scammers’ favorite targets have retirement savings — and they lost nearly $7.75 billion last year
The Printer That Wasn't Broken
A story that needed to be told. One reader's honesty could be invaluable...
Fist Bump for Seniors: Minnesota, Tennessee, and Indiana Say No More to Bitcoin ATMs
We share the one rule that stops this scam cold.
