The Trump administration’s actions toward LGBTQ+ communities have created fear and may have chilled many LGBTQ+ older adults, especially transgender individuals, from accessing basic services. LGBTQ+ older adults are vital members of our communities, but whether through executive order, recissions … [Read more...]

One of the most common questions we receive at the Medicare Rights Center is around Medicare and employer-sponsored health insurance. If you’re still working when you turn 65, do you need to enroll in Medicare? Or can you just keep your employer health coverage and enroll in Medicare later? These … [Read more...]

With the House’s vote last month to pass a budget reconciliation bill, the fight to protect Medicaid has moved to the Senate. If enacted, H.R. 1 — the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — would be devastating for the health and well-being of low-income older adults. The legislation would make … [Read more...]

Although most people have heard of Alzheimer’s Disease, many do not have a full understanding of what it means to have this diagnosis or the other brain diseases that also cause memory loss such as Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Disease and Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia. Dementia is not a normal part … [Read more...]

FREE! Transitions is open to all who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Special emphasis regarding those who had a memory impairment due to Alzheimer’s Disease or a related disorder or some other long-term illness that required extended caregiving. This group is free, open to the public and … [Read more...]

FREE! This group is open to all caregivers supporting a family member living in a residential facility such as memory care, assisted living or a nursing home. Join us to share your story, discuss strategies for coping and find out about helpful resources. Meetings are free, confidential and … [Read more...]

FREE! This group is open to all Adult Children who support parents or relatives with memory loss. Join us to share your story, learn strategies for coping, find out about helpful resources and discuss issues related to providing remote and in-person assistance. Learn how you can help the person … [Read more...]

FREE! The COPSA Spouse Support Group is open to all who are caring for a spouse with memory impairment due to Alzheimer’s Disease or a related disorder. We meet twice a month to share the concerns, challenges, and gifts of caring for a spouse. In addition to discussing caregiving issues, group … [Read more...]

FREE! The COPSA Caregivers Support Group is open to all who are caring for someone with memory issues. We meet monthly to share our experience, learn about the disease process and discuss issues that arise from caregiving, offer each other support, find out about available resources and … [Read more...]

FREE! The COPSA Caregivers Support Group is open to all who are caring for someone with memory issues. We meet monthly to share our experience, learn about the disease process and discuss issues that arise from caregiving, offer each other support, find out about available resources and … [Read more...]