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From Alzheimer’s to Social Security, October 2025 newsletter covers the bases
Dear Clients and Friends, Earlier today, we released R. F. Meyer & Associates’ October 2025 client newsletter. If you did not receive it by email, please find the link below to access a copy in PDF form from our website. The October 2026 newsletter has three...
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
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
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
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
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....
How a proposed Medicare Part E could benefit Americans
In June 2025, House Democrats Jimmy Gomez (CA) and Don Beyer (VA) reintroduced the Choose Medicare Act, with Senators Jeff Merkley (OR) and Chris Murphy (CT) sponsoring its Senate companion. The bill would establish a Medicare Part E: a public-option version of...
New Social Security rule means more travel for older adults
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) has sounded the alarm about a shift in Social Security service delivery that could profoundly affect older adults and individuals with disabilities. The Trump administration, working with the Department of Government...
August 2025 newsletter covers Social Security, Medicare ‘Part E’ and long-term care
Earlier today, we released R. F. Meyer & Associates’ August 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. We’ve got three interesting articles for you this month, covering: A new Social...