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. Prescription drugs are a necessity many seniors can’t live without. Unfortunately, the price of many prescription drugs is rising faster than inflation. A recent analysis […]
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 fall asleep after going to bed and turning out the lights. Two thirds of individuals fall asleep on most nights within 7 to 20 minutes. […]
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 in demand. Suppliers are having difficulty meeting that demand, in part because it takes time to gear up production, in part because the economy is […]
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 lifestyle, but funds assisted-living arrangements if the senior is unable to live independently. Long-term care insurance may help seniors achieve the latter goal. As NerdWallet […]
Updated June 2025 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 in hate crimes is at least partially attributable to political leaders who polarize constituents in the interest of retaining their own political […]
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 of aging relatives who suffer from dementia, caregivers naturally worry about their own risk of acquiring Alzheimer’s or some other disease that erodes memory. It’s […]
Updated March 2025 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 family members who share their homes. They transport their relatives to doctor’s appointments. They dig into their savings to pay for uninsured […]
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 attention while leaving discipline and rule enforcement to the child’s parents. Grandparents, in turn, enjoy spending time with (and perhaps shaping) a new generation within […]
Not all aging veterans are eligible to receive benefits from the Veterans Administration. Unless an older veteran has a service-related disability, veterans generally receive the same government benefits as other Americans, including Social Security and Medicare. Disabilities that are not service-related might make veterans eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), […]
Updated April 2025 The pandemic forced the medical community to find new ways to deliver services to vulnerable populations. Social distancing and mask wearing provided a level of protection for patients, but time spent in waiting rooms or riding in public transportation enhanced the risk of being exposed to the virus. The medical industry responded […]