Heat Waves May Endanger Older Adults Extreme heat has been sweeping across the United States. The summer of 2023 has been the hottest on record. A recent (2023) study attributed …
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Dementia Villages: A Future Housing Alternative for Alzheimer’s Sufferers?
More than 6 million Americans over the age of 65 suffer from dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is most prevalent cause of dementia. About one in ten older Americans have developed Alzheimer’s …
Continue ReadingWhat Did the Pandemic Teach Us About Senior Housing?
The United States, like the rest of the world, will experience an increasing need in the coming decades for senior housing that is safe, affordable, and accessible. The population of …
Continue ReadingTips for Protecting Older Relatives and Friends from Telephone Scammers
Older adults are frequent targets of schemes to swindle people out of their money. The FBI reports that 92,371 older adults were victimized by fraud in 2021. They lost $1.7 …
Continue Reading2023 Social Security Benefit Update
President Biden took office in 2021 with an ambitious plan to improve the post-pandemic economy and to reduce the level of poverty among older adults. His proposals included increasing Social …
Continue ReadingSeniors May Benefit from Free or Reduced College Tuition
Having nothing but free time after retiring from a stressful job may seem ideal. A few months into retirement, some older adults wonder what to do with themselves. Reentering the …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Growing Need for Long-Term Services and Supports
People who live with disabling conditions often need assistance. They may require help with the activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, and getting dressed. They may also need assistance …
Continue ReadingWhat Is a Life Plan Community?
Life Plan Communities blend several senior housing options within the same property. Life Plan Communities are also known as Continuing Care Retirement Communities. Many CCRCs decided to rebrand as Life …
Continue ReadingHow Can Seniors Find Affordable Housing?
The cost of renting a home continues to rise, although the increases have been slowing in recent months. Several factors contribute to higher rents, including inflation, a shortage of affordable …
Continue ReadingTips in Choosing an In-Home Caregiver
Most caregivers are unpaid. They typically assist adult family members or friends who have a health problem or disability. Most are caring for a spouse or parent. About 85% of …
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