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 States Adopting Master Plans for Aging
Category: Senior Health
The Challenges of Living Alone in Retirement
In a recent column published by theStreet, financial planner Sandra Adams highlights recent Census Bureau data suggesting that 36 percent of American households are currently occupied by single…
How to plan for aging solo as a childless adult
First of all, aging solo doesn’t have to be lonely. In fact, studies on childless adults show they’re no more lonely or depressed than adults with children. Many…
Retirement Goal – Happiness
There are a lot of important factors when planning your retirement, but don’t forget the most important: your happiness. Financial planner Ashley Folkes, CFP, says careful financial planning…
COVID-19 Safety Tips for Senior Drivers
Travel is complicated, even without a global pandemic. For seniors and other high-risk individuals, it can be even more intimidating when you’re dependent on public transportation that presents increased…
Falls Prevention for Older Adults: Falls Free Checkup
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…
How to plan for rising health care costs
Fidelity has put together an extensive guide to explain the many health care options available to retirees. If you are like most Americans, health care is expected to…
A Guide to Finance for Seniors
Jeff Hoyt, Editor in Chief of Seniorliving.org gathered together a group of experts with over 100 collective years of experience in senior care. The goal of this guide…
American Rescue Plan Improves Senior Health and Financial Security
The American Rescue Plan, signed into law by President Biden on March 11, includes critical relief to older adults in need as the nation continues to recover from…
What Seniors Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccines
Here’s some excellent advice from the National Council on Aging about the Covid-19 Vaccines.