More than half (54%) of Americans say it’s their goal to live to 100, according to a new study from Corebridge Financial and The Longevity Project. What they’re more… Are You Planning to Live to 100?
More than half (54%) of Americans say it’s their goal to live to 100, according to a new study from Corebridge Financial and The Longevity Project. What they’re more… Are You Planning to Live to 100?
ForbesHealth has compiled statistics and facts that further demonstrate a strong desire among older homeowners to age in place in their current homes but also underscores the need more… Aging In Place Statistics (2024)
A recent article in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance offers advice for retirees who are thinking about selling their home and either downsizing or upsizing to a property that better more… For Boomers Who Can’t Downsize, a Reverse Mortgage Can Help
Living costs and inflation rates vary considerably around the country, which means a Social Security check or other retirement assets go farther in some regions than in others. more… True Cost of Growing Older in America
Our respected elders, who harbor a lifetime of experiences and wisdom, are a vital part of our communities. Unfortunately, it’s a sobering reality that approximately one in six individuals more… Guide to Elder Abuse and Home Safety
The National Council on Aging has put together a comprehensive guide of resources for older adults living alone, empowering them to thrive independently and access essential services. As more… Resources and Support for Older Adults Living Alone: A Comprehensive Guide (2023)
More Americans have been downsizing their living spaces in recent years. According to Realtor Magazine, people looking to downsize accounted for 28% of real estate transactions in 2020. Although more… A Comprehensive Guide to Downsizing Your Home (2023)
Everyone ages differently and some people enjoy the social benefits that come with a senior living facility or other communal living situation. Often, these residences are already designed more… Home Safety for Seniors—What You Should Know
Older adults prefer to age at home or in their community rather than assisted-living facilities or other institutional settings, but experts say that could be difficult or impossible more… More States Adopting Master Plans for Aging
Most people think of reverse mortgages as the last-gasp attempt to stay in your house when you’ve run out of money in retirement. But even before they get more… Opinion: Reverse mortgages can offer senior homeowners a financial lifeline with both stocks and bonds sinking
Someone turning 65 has nearly a 7-in-10 chance of needing long-term care in the future, says the Department of Health and Human Services, and many don’t have the more… Should you use a reverse mortgage to pay for long-term care?
The idea of using tech to help people as they age is not a problem, say experts, but how it’s designed, used and communicated can be. Done wrong more… For seniors using tech to age in place, surveillance can be the price of independence
According to AARP’s “Home and Community Preferences” survey, 3 out of 4 adults age 50 or older say they want to stay in their homes and communities as they age. more… Resources, Gadgets and Tools to Care for an Older Adult at Home
The National Council on Aging offers a free checkup to help older adults determine their risk for falling. The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot of things. But more… Falls Prevention for Older Adults: Falls Free Checkup
CPA and financial investigator, Joshua Wiesenfeld recently wrote an article for the AICPA that encourages his fellow CPAs to look at reverse mortgages as part of a larger more… A reverse mortgage as a financial planning tool
Need to improve your computer skills? Here’s a comprehensive internet guide for older Americans from allconnect. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that a working knowledge of the internet more… Internet basics: A complete guide for seniors
Contributing Forbes Editors, Casey Bond and Rachel Witkowski, recently provided some solid advice about selling a home that has a reverse mortgage. A reverse mortgage can allow you more… How To Sell A Home That Has A Reverse Mortgage
Liz Weston, a certified financial planner and columnist with NerdWallet, recently wrote an article about how to get your house retirement-ready. In the article, Start Early to Get more… Start early to get your house retirement-ready