Is It Time to Stop Driving? Signs to Watch For

Most people want to keep driving as long as they can. It’s not easy giving up the keys—it often means a loss of independence as well as mobility. But aging brings with it many issues that can interfere with a person’s ability to drive safely....

May 17, 2012Read More

Divorce After 50: How it's Different

Divorce can be heartbreaking and wrenching for couples of any age. But people over 50 face different challenges when going through it than younger couples do. This isn’t to say that divorce is easier or harder for older couples—but it is different....

May 10, 2012Read More

How to Apply for Disability Benefits

Social Security Disability benefits are there to provide for people who can’t work anymore due to accident, illness, or injury. Over eight million people receive disability payments every month. It’s not easy to qualify for the benefits, but the process may be worth it for you....

May 3, 2012Read More

10 iPad Apps To Help Seniors Stay In Touch With Their Family and Friends

With the advent of the new iPad, and it's state-of-the-art Retina screen, families abound are using it to stay in touch with one another at the highest quality possible - and that includes those more senior family members as well. From photo sharing to video chat, the new iPad is an amazing device that not only offers users the ability to stay on top of every social and news related happening going on in the world, but it also offers users the ability to get in touch with each other at a moments notice - and now today's seniors are able to grab their new iPads and call, share photos, and video chat with their loved ones day or night....

April 26, 2012Read More

Hospice Care: What to Expect

Hospice care is an important part of medical care in the US—and has evolved to provide comfort and support to patients and their families throughout the country. However, many people aren’t aware of the types of services hospice care provides—and what’s available to them....

April 19, 2012Read More

Getting Married Later in Life: Should You Have a Prenup?

There’s nothing romantic about a prenuptial agreement. Signing one may indicate to your spouse that you don’t have faith that the marriage will last—or that you don’t trust them to behave fairly in the event of a divorce. But if the worst happens and you do get divorced, there are some situations in which you will be very glad you signed a prenup....

April 12, 2012Read More

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  Government Programs For Seniors: Budget Cuts That May Affect You in 2012

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  How the European Debt Crisis May Affect Retirees

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  Tweak Your Resume - And Reduce Chances of Age Discrimination in the Hiring Process

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  Uninsured and Under 65: A Look at Your Options

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  New Rules About Voting: How They May Affect You

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  Providing For Your Pet After You're Gone

How to Write a Eulogy

If you’ve been asked to write a eulogy, it means the family trusts you to honor the deceased person’s memory. Being chosen to write a eulogy is an honor, but it may also be an intimidating task to anyone asked to do it.

Helping a Loved One Navigate Medicare's Open Enrollment Period

For the elderly and their families, fall means one thing—Medicare open enrollment. This can be a stressful time for both recipients of Medicare and their families, who often have to help navigate the enrollment process.

Probate Court 101: What You Need to Know

A probate court oversees the distribution of assets when a person dies (called a decedent in legal terms). It adjudicates a will’s validity, enforces will provisions, and also handles the distribution of property when someone dies intestate—or without a valid will.

Are You Eligible for Payment for Family Caregiving?

Over 70 million people provide home caregiving for a family member or close friend. These people are usually not health care professionals, and they often have full-time jobs and family obligations as well.

Introducing A New Relationship to Your Adult Children

Dating with kids isn’t easy—even when your children are grown.

Elder Fraud: Common Scams and How to Avoid Them

There are a variety of reasons why those older than 50 can be easy targets for fraud. Among these is that retirees simply tend to be home more often than younger people, making them more accessible to telemarketers and scammers.

Should You Let Your Kids Move Back Home After Graduation? Pros & Cons

It’s more common now than ever for adult children to choose to move back home after college graduation. This can be a great thing for both parent and child—or it can be a source of stress.

Forced to Retire? Ask These Questions Before You Leave

Millions of Americans have been forced to take “early retirement” packages in recent years—even in companies that are financially stable. This can be a shock, especially to employees who’ve dedicated years of faithful service to an employer.

Dealing with Debt After Death: Your Rights & Responsibilities

If you’re mourning the death of a spouse or loved one, the last person you want to hear from is a debt collector. However, it’s not unusual for creditors to try to collect on the debts of deceased persons by contacting surviving spouses and family members—sometimes illegally.

10 of the Best iPad Mind Games to Keep Your Brain Sharp

Study after study has shown that playing games will not only improve your memory, but it can also increase your reasoning and motor skills as well as your ability to visualize things in three-dimensional space.

Retiring Soon? Four Things You Need to Do to Get Ready

Maybe you’re looking forward to retirement—or maybe you’re dreading it. Either way, you’re almost there—and now is the time to start thinking about how to prepare. Here are a few ways you can make sure you’re ready for retirement when it comes.

Is Your Senior Community Pet-Friendly? How to Tell

If you’re like many seniors, you have a pet you love. Studies show that people with pets live longer, healthier lives—and that’s particularly true for seniors. If you’re contemplating a move to a senior retirement community, it’ll be important to tell whether or not it provides a welcoming and safe place for your pet—as well as yourself.

When is it Time to Consider Senior Housing?

For many seniors and their families, it’s difficult to make the decision to even consider senior housing—much less to choose a senior housing facility to move to. For many, considering senior housing means considering giving up independence and familiar surroundings—and it’s common to put off planning for senior housing until the senior’s health has deteriorated to the point where there is no other choice.

Elder Abuse: How to Protect Your Loved Ones

When you choose a senior housing facility for your loved one, you have a few basic expectations—one of which is that your loved one will be safe and well treated. All senior housing facilities should provide a safe and secure environment for residents.

Types of In-Home Care Companies

Maybe you’ve seen the newspaper headlines about high-level politicians who didn’t withhold taxes, pay liability and workers’ compensation insurance, and follow state labor laws when employing nannies and other in-home assistance.

Having the Conversation: When You Think Your Loved One Needs Senior Housing

There’s plenty of help out there for those considering senior housing. But there isn’t much information that addresses how to start the difficult conversation you’ll eventually need to have with a loved one—suggesting that they need senior housing in the first place.