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A major bipartisan housing law, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, became law July 11, 2026, and for the first time names grab bars and ramps as an eligible use for a new federal home-repair pilot program. None of it is funded yet. Here's what's actually in the law, section by section.

Most families never run the actual numbers before deciding a home modification is "too expensive." New Cost of Care data puts a real dollar figure next to the alternative: $74,400 a year for assisted living, well over $100,000 for a nursing home room. Once that number is on the table, the modification budget looks different.

Most families assume home modifications are entirely out-of-pocket. They aren't. Federal, VA, and state Medicaid programs exist to help cover the cost — but only if someone knows to ask the right questions.

Adults 50 and older generated $12.5 trillion in economic activity in 2024 - enough to rank as the world’s third-largest economy. For professionals who serve this population, the AARP Longevity Economy Report 2026 isn’t just interesting data. It’s a market brief.

But here's the catch - they need to be simple enough to use without causing frustration.

Perhaps the most important insight is about decision-making. As people age, they often face big decisions about where to live, how to ..

Growing older comes with a price tag—and it’s often higher than expected. The average cost of long-term care continues to rise across the U.S., leaving many families wondering: Is it actually cheaper to stay at home as we age? That’s the question at the heart of the aging-in-place movement. The answer isn’t simple - but with thoughtful planning, aging in place can be one of the most cost-effective and fulfilling choices available. The Financial Reality of Aging It’s no secre

Most people want to stay put as they age. This preference has huge implications, not just for individuals and families, but for society as..

Adult children often end up becoming de facto caregivers, balancing their own lives and families with the needs of an aging parent.