Estate planning is a complex process, and typically involves learning some new terms and concepts. Some of the most important estate planning...
A new wave of high-tech home devices could help monitor seniors’ health and safety in the home, potentially allowing them to stay at...
An innovative Dutch “village” for Alzheimer’s patients could serve as a model for how the U.S. cares for its growing population...
Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k)s allow individuals to make tax-free withdrawals in retirement by saving after-tax dollars. Rather than getting a...
MyRA accounts are a new type of government-backed starter retirement savings account, designed for people whose employers do not offer retirement...
A record number of older adults now carry student loan debt, and the phenomenon is still growing: people over 60 are in the fastest growing...
Hundreds of New York employers provide back-up elder care, designed to help employees stay at work when an unexpected problem arises with...
A number of companies, such as Life Care Funding, will purchase a senior’s life insurance policy from him or her. In exchange, the company...
The end of a person’s life is a time of intense transition and difficult choices. Although nothing can fully prepare an individual or...
The desire to create a comfortable, secure retirement is almost universal. Unfortunately, procrastination and debt can have a devastating,...
Elder abuse has long been associated with the stress caregivers experience when providing care for older loved ones. Reducing caregiver stress...
Many people on Medicare assume that the program will cover any medical costs they encounter, including the cost of care in a skilled nursing...
Although most people are aware of how important it is to plan for retirement, it is easy to fall into retirement planning pitfalls that have...
Nursing home placement services, which offer to help find the perfect housing for seniors, are a growing trend in elder care. These services...
Veterans who need long-term care services like in-home care or residence in a nursing home can receive financial assistance through the Veterans...
Older adults who do not have children do not have the built-in support system from which many people with children benefit, which puts them...
Elders are among the most vulnerable populations, and they are at special risk for abuse at the hands of their caregivers. Caregiver stress...
Older adults who continue to live independently at home will need a safe space in which to live. Making the home safe is essential for preventing...
Results of four new research trials suggest that changes to the eyes and ability to smell may be valuable in the early detection of Alzheimer’s. ...
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