Originally known as the American Association of Retired Persons, AARP is the largest membership organization in the United States. Seniors rely on AARP for advice, product discounts, and lobbying efforts …
Continue ReadingWhich Memory Care Facility Is Best for My Loved One?
Studies suggest that 40% to 47% of people who have reached the age of 65 report some degree of memory impairment. While memory loss may lead to the fear of …
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Rising inflation is squeezing the budgets of seniors with a fixed income. While seniors search for strategies to cope with inflation, there is little they can do about healthcare costs. …
Continue Reading7 Tips for Seniors to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Research shows that people often have more difficulty falling asleep and gaining a full night of restful sleep as they get older. On average, it takes about 13 minutes to …
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Inflation is making headlines, not just in the United States but around the world. As the pandemic winds down, consumers are returning to their former buying patterns, create a surge …
Continue ReadingMeeting the Challenge of Financing Long-Term Care
In an ideal world, younger individuals will plan for their retirement years. An ideal plan will provide not just a retirement income that allows a retiree to maintain a comfortable …
Continue ReadingOlder LGBT Adults Have Special Concerns About Long-Term Care
In recent years, unpleasant members of society have felt emboldened to express their hostility to members of different races, ethnicities, and gender identity groups. Many believe that the rapid rise …
Continue ReadingReport Offers New Information About Cognitive Impairment that May Precede Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease usually affects people over the age of 65. By the age of 80, one in six people have acquired the condition. As they struggle to meet the needs …
Continue ReadingAmy Gower Offers Advice After Caregiving Forced Her into Bankruptcy
Family caregivers are motivated by love. They donate their time, often sacrificing income to meet the needs of older or disabled family members. They provide free meals and shelter to …
Continue ReadingWhen Do Grandparents Have the Right to Visit Their Grandchildren?
Grandparents often have a special relationship with their grandchildren. A child who resents parental authority — and what child doesn’t? — may bond with a grandparent who provides love and …
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