The inability of Congress and President Trump to agree on a government funding bill, and the shutdown it caused, could have a severe impact on the well-being of older adults and younger people with disabilities. While Social Security and Medicare benefits appear safe, sufficient staff may not be available to issue or replace lost cards, [...] The post What The Government Shutdown Means For Older Adults And People With Disabilities appeared first on Howard Gleckman.| Howard Gleckman
Two non-profits have suggested how the health care system can better support family caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities.| Howard Gleckman
Two studies help explain how Americans think about the financial aspects of their long-term care needs, and why they are so poorly prepared.| Howard Gleckman
A report from AARP and the Nat. Alliance for Caregiving describes the experiences and needs of family caregivers| Howard Gleckman
The many ways the big budget bill just passed by Congress would affect seniors and younger people with disabilities| Howard Gleckman
The Senate budget bill would cut Medicaid and other programs for older adults and younger people with disabilities.| Howard Gleckman