AARP estimates that three out of four Americans over the age of 50 are planning on aging in place. These seniors are willing to employ alternative solutions to make it happen. The alternatives include home sharing (32%), modifying their home…
Many applications of technology are available today to help seniors live healthier, safer, and more enjoyable lives. While the younger generations may think older Americans are technology dinosaurs, they are becoming more digitally connected than ever before. Seniors participating in…
Considering your financial well-being before retiring or leaving your full-time employment is imperative before making such a decision. The transition to your next phase of life, whether full or semi-retirement, adventure-seeking, or family driven, requires thoughtful planning to avoid needless…
The number of Americans providing care for a family member who is older has reached a record 53 million. About 17 percent of the US population is a family caregiver, and most are losing sleep, worrying, losing income, and struggling…
Every time people are vulnerable or in need, criminals come out of the woodwork, and nobody needs reminding how many of us today are in exactly that situation. The opportunities to exploit fear and need are especially rich and varied…
Smartphones, computers, and other technology are frequently used by Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Zs. So, technology is often not the first thing in mind as a gift for older parents and grandparents. Yet, technology is helping millions of seniors overcome…
From ages 8 to 80, intergenerational community living plans are changing the way older people live and age. Dubbed “new urbanism” it is the belief that a living environment with high standards can have a positive effect on the quality…
Even the most tech-savvy people can find it challenging to keep up with today's fast-paced technologies. For many seniors, these changes can be so daunting that they tend to avoid technology altogether. While seniors have increasingly embraced technology in recent…
The aging population of America consists increasingly of tech-savvy baby boomers. By 2030 all boomers will have hit 65 years of age, accounting for 18 percent of the US population. This demographic is driving significant and lasting challenges as 10,000…
To combat the increasing epidemic of elderly people being abused financially and physically, the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act was implemented. A study conducted by the National Council on Aging indicates that approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60…