More and more studies are starting to show that the key to long term health goes beyond getting exercise and eating right. Social connectedness plays a big role in keeping people happy and healthy with age, especially for those who live alone.
What You Need to Know About Seniors and Financial Abuse
With the issue of seniors and financial abuse receiving attention from activists and lawmakers nationwide, preventing financial fraud is becoming increasingly important for seniors.
Seniors, Insomnia and Falls
Research shows that a large percentage of people over age 65 have symptoms of insomnia. So, what effect could this have on senior falls and what can you do for senior fall prevention?
Be A Better You: Get Engaged in Your Finances
When it comes to retirement planning and financial help for seniors, you need to do more than simply follow a budget — you need to be actively engaged in your finances.
Friendship & Social Support for Caregivers
While it’s understandable for caregivers to develop tunnel vision and focus solely on the tasks in front of them, this outlook separates them from their biggest source of social support: friends and loved ones, who are a big help for caregivers.
What Retiring Adults Need To Know About Needing Insurance Before Medicare
Although it can get complicated, remaining educated about all the issues that factor into a decision when it comes to healthcare for older adults is an essential step in protecting both your health and wallet. In order to help you stay healthy over 50, we
Returning Home After Knee or Hip Surgery
Studies have shown that even if people live alone, they are likely to experience a faster recovery from hip or knee surgery if they return to their own home, rather than spending time at a rehab facility. Here is a checklist for what you’ll need in order
Be a Better You: How to be Happier
From financial worries to the fear of experiencing limited mobility, there could be many stressors keeping you from rediscovering how to find happiness in your daily life, but there are luckily plenty of things you can do that will lead to both happy and
Profiles In Independence: Seniors Defying The Odds
Do you think age can stop you from being an independent senior? Think again! These examples of seniors who achieved great accomplishments later in life prove you wrong.
Talking To Dad About Taking Away The Car Keys
When you are responsible for taking care of elderly parents, figuring out how to convince an elderly parent to stop driving is not easy. Here are some tips to start the conversation.










