Why Bruce Willis’ family moved him into a separate home

Why Bruce Willis’ family moved him into a separate home

When Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023 after a 2022 diagnosis of aphasia, his family faced the need to reassess how to best care for him. This past August, his wife, Emma Heming Willis, revealed that Bruce had moved into a nearby...
Older adults struggle to meet the dual burden of housing and care

Older adults struggle to meet the dual burden of housing and care

After many years of handling daily tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and cooking, we tend to take for granted that we can do these tasks without help. However, as we age, many of us will need help with some of these tasks, as well as other daily activities. In fact,...
Pairing Medicare coverage with your current health insurance

Pairing Medicare coverage with your current health insurance

As Americans approach age 65, many find themselves navigating the complex relationship between Medicare and other forms of health insurance, such as pairing employer-sponsored coverage, retiree health benefits, and COBRA continuation coverage. Understanding how these...
Approaching retirement age? View the Senior Happiness Index

Approaching retirement age? View the Senior Happiness Index

While states such as Florida, North Carolina, and Arizona have seen the largest influx of retirees as of 2023, these states are not necessarily among the very happiest places for older adults in the United States, according to new data. Caring.com released its...
September 2025 newsletter presents three big-topic articles

September 2025 newsletter presents three big-topic articles

Dear Clients and Friends, This morning, we released R. F. Meyer & Associates’ September 2025 e-newsletter.  If you did not receive it by email, please find a link below to access it in PDF form from our website. The September 2025 newsletter has three new articles...
Don’t rely on Medicare or Medicaid for your long-term care

Don’t rely on Medicare or Medicaid for your long-term care

Americans are living longer than ever, and this trend is expected to continue. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans aged 100 and older is expected to quadruple over the next 30 years, from an estimated 101,000 in 2024 to about 422,000 in 2054....