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Tips to Help Seniors Deal with Loneliness
Loneliness can afflict people of all ages. In some cases, loneliness is caused by social isolation. About 27% of Americans who have reached the age of 60 live alone. Yet research shows that many older people who live alone are not lonely or socially isolated, while some feel lonely despite living with family members. A […]
Healthy Ways to Keep the Senior’s Brain Sharp and in Working Order
Updated May 2025 The stereotype that older people lose their mental sharpness is pervasive. Like all stereotypes, it invites judgment based on group membership rather than individual accomplishment. Nola Ochs [earned a masters degree at the age of 98. Peter Roget was 73 when he created the first thesaurus. Grandma Moses started painting when she […]
When Should Older People Stop Driving?
Updated May 2025 Americans are drivers. Cars are associated with freedom and independence. For people who don’t live in cities with reliable public transportation, cars may be a necessity. In 2023, more than 51 million licensed drivers in the United States were age 65 or older. More than one in five licensed drivers fell within […]
How Should You Choose a Nursing Facility?
Updated April 2025 When they can, seniors typically choose to live independently. Some remain in a family home while others downsize or enjoy the comfort of a retirement community. Seniors who need assistance coping with health conditions may depend on family members for help. They may instead opt to reside in an assisted living facility. […]
Senior Travel Ideas in a Post-Pandemic Reality
The virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for the foreseeable future. Pandemics often become endemic, “meaning the infection is still present in a region or population but its behavior is predictable and the numbers of cases and deaths no longer spike.” Infectious-disease specialists broadly agree that while COVID-19 has not been extinguished, it […]
Rejecting Negative Stereotypes About Older Workers
Updated April 2025 Until recently, a pervasive stereotype in the business world defined older employees as lacking the mental agility or physical stamina to meet the demands of a competitive work environment. Employers also viewed older workers as “out of step” with current trends, making it difficult for older workers to find jobs in industries […]
The Largest Social Security Jump in Decades: Will the Raise Be Enough?
Seniors who depend on Social Security benefits will soon receive the largest cost of living adjustment (COLA) in the last 40 years. The 8.7% increase in Social Security payments will take effect in January 2023. The COLA is tied to the consumer price index. A poor economy resulted in no Social Security benefit increase in […]
Commemorating the Resilience of Older Women
Updated May 2022 In 2022, the United Nations commemorated the October 1 International Day of Older Persons by asking the world to recognize the value of senior women. Having turned 76 in 2025, the UN’s Secretary-General is proof that older people can make significant contributions to worldwide efforts to solve problems that affect people of all […]
Let’s Talk Senior Poverty: A Growing Problem for the Aging
Updated June 2025 Recent reports issued by the Census Bureau reflect a depressing reality for older Americans. A 2022 report found that, between 2020 and 2021, the official poverty rate increased for people who were 65 or older. That increase contrasts with a decrease in the official poverty rate for people younger than 18. The […]
The Impact of Fast Food on the Health of Seniors
