Parents make homes safe for children by plugging electrical outlets and cushioning sharp corners. It may seem patronizing to suggest that children should make homes safe for their parents. Aging …
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As the delta variant wave of the pandemic washes over the country, children wonder whether they can do more to help their aging parents. Vaccinations are the first and most …
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Retirement should be a time to relax and enjoy life. Unfortunately, it can be a time of financial insecurity. Regardless of any other retirement income that a senior might depend …
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Social Security, pension benefits, and savings can combine to help seniors maintain comfortable lifestyles after retirement. Careful preparation and advice from a financial adviser can produce a plan that addresses …
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The hosts of a Washington state event on July 28, 2021 plan to help older consumers understand how they can protect themselves against fraud. The Washington AARP will be joining …
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As individuals grow older, they often need to keep track of a growing list of medications. Doctors commonly prescribe drugs to elderly patients to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, …
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During the pandemic, many seniors postponed making decisions about their future living environment. For a time, retirement communities and assisted living facilities were in a state of lockdown. Even as …
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Planning for the future can be exciting. Planning for death can be grim. Yet death lies in every person’s future. Planning for death is part of planning for the future. …
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In most states, older Americans have been given priority in obtaining a vaccination against COVID-19. Because they were prioritized, most seniors have been partially or fully vaccinated. By early April, …
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The FBI reports that scammers often target older Americans because seniors “tend to be trusting and polite,” have good credit, and have accumulated savings. Swindlers also count on seniors to …
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