Moving is both a big decision and a big undertaking, but moving in the winter makes everything even more complicated due to slippery...

Eating habits and nutritional needs change as people grow older. Many start to take a handful of vitamins every morning. Slowing...

It’s not always about fixing things around the house, tending to the garden or keeping track of medication. Sure, maintaining your home...

You’re never too old to make new friends. Seriously! Sure, it can get more difficult to form new social connections after retirement, and...

At first, it’s just reading glasses. Then, maybe some prescription lenses. But eventually, due to the aging process, even something like...

Long-Distance Caregivers Aren’t Alone You might be a long-distance caregiver without realizing it. Long-distance caregiving is often a...

Accidents happen to everyone, but as we get older, accidents become more and more dangerous. Falls are the leading cause of injuries in...

You might be wondering how you could afford assisted living. With all of the services and care options that senior living communities...

The holiday season is a joyous time of the year that brings family together to celebrate in their own special way. You get to catch up...

For Americans of every age, the internet has become woven into our daily lives. Whether you are taking classes online, banking online,...

Seniors are targeted in scams more often than any other age group. In fact, one in five Americans over the age of 65 has fallen victim to...

The concept of “functional fitness” for older adults is gaining momentum. According to a recent article about aging in America by the...

Retirement communities can provide the peace of mind of living in a safe and enriching environment where seniors can focus on the...

“I wouldn’t know where to begin…..” Many older adults have that reaction when faced with the prospect of sifting through a lifetime of...

Today’s retirees will live longer, healthier and more active lives than any previous generation. The average life expectancy in the US...

It’s one of the most basic questions to decide when it comes to retirement planning: Should you move to an independent senior living...

More and more, the medical community (particularly in the area of neuroscience) is verifying that active, social adults are healthier and...

What’s Included in the Cost of Assisted Living? Today, seniors have many living options to choose from once they retire. As you shop for...

Moving to an assisted living community is a great option for seniors to have access to necessary assistance and healthcare while...

As you start thinking about settling into the last stages of your life, where you choose to do it is an important part of the decision....