(KOMO) -- The Social Security Administration was ordered to increase its online security so it's adding a new layer of protection. But if you don't have a cell phone phone with text and agree to share your phone number, good luck viewing your account online.

The Florida Property Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens Measure, also known as Amendment 5, is on the November 8, 2016, ballot in Florida as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.

Aging is the forgotten megatrend.

This presidential election cycle, perhaps the closest watched in history, has lacked any meaningful discussion of the pressing issues related to longevity and retirement. That’s a shame because issues that candidates choose to talk about can move the needle on public awareness, which is a step toward action.

A phantom collection agency using the name ACS Debt Collection USA , Cash NET USA and several other variations (see list below), is using Social Security and driver license numbers to dupe Central Florida consumers into paying a debt that doesn’t exist.

Regardless of whether you're already receiving a Social Security check or expecting to retire in two decades, Social Security income will likely play an important role in your ability to meet your monthly expenses during your golden years.

Medicare plays a vital role in keeping medical care affordable for our nation's seniors, and its importance is only expected to grow in the coming decades. The program's heightened importance can be traced to two ongoing trends.

In my last column, I discussed brain health and ways to keep the brain healthy. One of the most overlooked ways is hydration. It is also one of the easiest things to do! Our bodies are made up of two-thirds water and our brains 77-78 percent water. When we take in less water than we lose, we become dehydrated.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Thelma Atkins ended up at UAB Hospital-Highlands after a neighbor in her senior living center ran over her feet with a motorized scooter.

For some seniors, their texting skills -- or lack thereof -- are locking them out of their Social Security accounts because of a new security measure added this week.

If you want to save a bundle on Medicare next year, take some time this summer to prepare.

Open enrollment for Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug coverage runs each year from Oct. 15 to Dec.7. It's a critical period for retirees because this is generally the one time when they may make changes to their coverage.