Older Americans Prepped for Economic Curveballs
Economic uncertainty has older adults nearing retirement decision time seeking the safer path: working full time a little longer and committing to part-time work in retirement. While age 64 recently has been the average for full-time retirement, a new national survey of older adults reveals most people say they’ll be ready to retire somewhere between 66 and 70.
Nomadland, a poignant portrait of aging, wins at Academy Awards
It’s rare to find a movie that stars a woman over 50, and even rarer for such a film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
"The Five P's": Considerations When Relocating in Retirement
When relocating to an age-friendly community, it’s well worth weighing the “Five P's”
Survey Says: 2024 Most Age-Friendly States
Based on 75,000+ user-submitted star ratings, these are the top 20 states for age-friendly living. How does your state rank? See the full list and add your own star rating and comments on your community.
Transportation: An Important "Where To Live" Factor for Adults
Transportation is an important, yet often overlooked factor for older adults to evaluate where to live. While many “where to live” guides and sites provide helpful information on housing costs, income opportunities, tax rates, and other criteria to consider when picking one’s retirement residence, typically transportation offerings for seniors are typically ignored (as far as I know).
Age-Friendly Care: It’s about what matters to you
YOU are the expert on what matters for your health. Learn how to improve your health by talking with your doctor about the 4Ms – what Matters, Medication, Mentation and Mobility – a set of essential aspects of your care.
My Siblings and I Can't Agree on Senior Care for Our Mom
In an emotionally charged topic like how to care for an aging parent, how can you and your siblings get to the best solution?
The Golden Age of Aging
Believe it or not, we have entered the golden age of aging. What does that mean? It means that getting older is now the thing to do. It means that people don’t just age and retire anymore. Aging people now do just about everything under the sun, including continuing to work.
What Is Home Care?
Home care can mean different things, and can be called by different names. In-home care solutions vary by 1) type of care, 2) who provides it, and 3) who pays for it. Typically, "Home Health Services" are publicly paid for, while "In-Home Care" refers to services that are privately-funded.