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A proposed rule announced in March 2026 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) would introduce, for the first time on a broad scale, work requirements and time limits across the country's major rental assistance programs.
Read moreCaring for Grandkids: A Way to Slow Cognitive Decline?
Findings from a recent study suggest that grandparents who care for their grandchildren score higher on tests of memory and verbal skills than those who don't. For grandmothers especially, that involvement may actually slow the brain's natural cognitive decline over time.
Read moreFinancial Power of Attorney vs. Medical Power of Attorney
A financial power of attorney and a medical power of attorney are two of the most important legal documents most people will ever sign. One protects your financial life; the other protects your health care.
Read moreApril Fool's Guide to Messing Up Social Security Benefits
In honor of April Fool's Day, this article uses satire to highlight common Social Security mistakes.
Read moreOlder Adults Living Alone Still Need an Estate Plan
Living alone presents specific risks, including delayed care and amplified consequences when health issues or accidents occur, which can be made worse without legal decision-makers in place.
Read moreA New Push to Put Homeless Veterans Under Legal Guardianship
Under a new policy, government attorneys can now go to court to ask a judge to appoint a legal guardian – often when a qualified family member is unavailable – over a veteran who is deemed unable to make their own...
Read moreHow Dementia Drives Food Insecurity for Older Adults
Dementia does not simply affect memory. It disrupts the entire system of thinking, planning, and executing the everyday tasks most of us take for granted, including feeding ourselves.
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