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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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 …
Continue ReadingA 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 …
Continue ReadingSurvey 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 …
Continue ReadingMeals 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 …
Continue ReadingFor 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 …
Continue ReadingOlder screenwriters have long complained that Hollywood favors youth. People of all ages watch movies and television shows, but many advertisers target younger viewers. They theorize that older audiences have …
Continue ReadingRetirement is often a time for downsizing. Maintaining a large home with empty bedrooms requires time and money that might be more productively devoted to enhancing a retirement lifestyle. Retirement …
Continue ReadingRetirement communities are often the right choice for seniors who are ready to downsize after selling a family home. Typically designed with safety and convenience in mind, retirement communities allow …
Continue ReadingThe legal obligations between two people in a romantic relationship often depend on whether they were married. State laws generally require each spouse to support the other during their marriage …
Continue ReadingAn AARP survey confirms that most Americans would prefer to remain in their homes during their senior years. Aging in place is an achievable goal for many, particularly if home …
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