A handful of federal and state programs provide assistance to unpaid family caregivers. Because that assistance is limited, philanthropic organizations are funding additional initiatives to give relief to people who …
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As parents grow older and their children begin their adult lives, maintaining the family home can become a burden. When children have their own homes and families, they might feel …
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“Aging well” means growing older while maintaining independence, good health, and financial security. Everyone would like to age well, but some seem to age more gracefully than others. Seniors might …
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A common stereotype portrays older Americans as tech-phobic. Many developers of senior living communities understand that retiring Baby Boomers tend to be tech-savvy. As they search for housing alternatives, they …
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Survey results confirm that most older Americans would prefer to age in place. That desire is sometimes overridden by practical necessities when health declines. Some people need the around-the-clock care …
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Surveys confirm that most older Americans would like to age in place. They may need help to do so. As they grow older, a healthier spouse might care for a …
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Meals on Wheels is justly celebrated as a cost-effective means of protecting the food security of older and disabled Americans who are unable to shop or cook for themselves. Meals …
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For several years, surveys conducted by the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging have reported that many older adults feel lonely or socially isolated. Those feelings grew during …
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An analysis of data by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College concluded that many retirees are unprepared to meet the costs associated with long-term care. Using data from …
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Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis once observed that “a single courageous state may, if its citizens choose, serve as a laboratory; and try novel social and economic experiments without risk …
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