Raging in Place

Gen-x aging resources and community

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  • Okay, so, you know how we’re all thinking about aging these days? Wrinkles, aches, the whole shebang. Well, turns out, it’s not just the years catching up – it’s the freaking weather. A new study dropped, and apparently, extreme heat…

  • A critical shortage of elder care resources will emerge by 2025 as the aging population surges, according to a warning from Dr. Elizabeth Hoag, an elder care expert at the University of Minnesota Duluth. The predicted “elder care cliff” will…

  • ‘Fraid so… The clock is ticking for millions of Americans who rely on telehealth services through Medicare. Unless Congress acts, the expanded telehealth coverage put in place during the pandemic is set to expire on March 31, 2025. For many,…

  • The House budget plan has moved forward. This advancement, however, has sparked concerns about Medicare’s future. The Medicare Rights Center points to potential impacts on beneficiaries. Specifically, they note possible increased costs and reduced access. The plan aims to cut…

  • A new legislative proposal is causing concern: Medicare eligibility may change. Newsweek reports a bill aiming to control healthcare costs and strengthen Medicare. However, this could shift when people can enroll. Currently, Medicare starts at 65. The proposed bill suggests…

  • The National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), a longitudinal research project initiated in 2011, provides detailed data on the health and well-being of older Americans, offering a potential roadmap for Generation X as they approach their own senior years.…

  • Many Gen Xers, now the ‘sandwich generation,’ juggle care for aging parents, their own families, and careers. To manage everything, they often coordinate schedules and delegate tasks. Lotsa Helping Hands (https://lotsahelpinghands.com/) can assist with this; it’s a centralized hub for…

  • Westchester County, New York. The Field Hall Foundation has awarded over $275,000 in winter grants. These grants support programs benefiting seniors at home. Specifically, the funding prioritizes aging in place initiatives. Consequently, it addresses critical needs like healthcare access and…

  • The Free Clinic of Central Virginia has been awarded a significant $1 million federal grant, a move that promises to bolster healthcare access for many in the region. This timely funding arrives as free clinics across the state face increasing…

  • Recent reports indicate potential shifts in former President Trump’s stance on Medicaid, creating uncertainty among Republican lawmakers. Despite a prior pledge to protect the program, Trump seemingly endorsed a House budget that cuts Medicaid significantly. This action has reportedly led…

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