Most older adults who carry a Medicare Advantage plan chose it years ago and have not thought about it since, which is exactly what the plan is designed for. It arrives as a single package: hospital and doctor coverage from Medicare itself, plus prescriptions, dental, vision, and hearing bundled on top by a private insurance...Read More

For older adults seeking emotional balance, stress relief, and cognitive vitality, virtual wellness spaces are becoming a popular option. At PSS Life! University, Reiki Master, Certified Sound Healing Practitioner, and Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) Boshko Boskovic leads a bi-weekly online class combining Reiki, sound meditation, and gentle movement. We sat with him to learn more...Read More

Thanksgiving brings the familiar comfort of crisp autumn air, the aroma of roasting turkey, and the hum of early-morning television broadcasts. For older Americans, the holiday carries decades of cherished memories from watching the Macy’s parade in pajamas with young kids to hosting crowded family tables and managing chaotic kitchen timers. We also have ideas...Read More

During Active Aging Week and beyond, why not consider the benefits of stretching? While cardiovascular exercise and strength training often are emphasized, flexibility and joint mobility form a baseline for independence as we age. Adding some simple, stretching time to your daily routine helps preserve range of motion, prevent falls, and move through daily life...Read More

Starting January 1, 2027, some New Yorkers on Medicaid will have to show each renewal period that they work, study, volunteer, or train for at least 80 hours a month. The requirement comes from a 2025 federal law and a rule the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued on June 1, 2026. New York...Read More

Lithium-ion batteries power phones, tablets, laptops, electric cars, e-bikes, and scooters. E-bikes and scooters have no federal safety standards, and some of their batteries are defective from the start or become defective over time, according to the FDNY. In 2023, lithium-ion batteries caused 268 fires in New York City. A battery does not need to be...Read More