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...
According to long-term care insurer Genworth, nearly three-quarters of those who require long-term care prefer to receive that service in...
A recent Reuters article highlights an identity security problem for U.S. seniors. Identification cards issued by Medicare contain instructions...
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) recently released a list of five recommendations for Congress to help American seniors in 2014. 1. Strengthen...
A private initiative to build a housing development for people with mental disabilities right here in Virginia Beach has stirred some controversy....
Workers with defined-contribution plans, such as 401(k)s and IRAs, know that the value of their retirement savings can fluctuate with the...
The recent Supreme Court ruling striking down a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) will have widespread effects on many federal...
A new study in France of nearly half a million retirees provided support for the theory that using one’s brain can help prevent Alzheimer’s...
Disputes between nursing homes and residents’ families can arise over a number of topics. The quality of care and food, adequate staffing...
African-Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at a slightly higher rate than people of European ancestry, but a new study found no...
Despite years of debate on Capitol Hill, Congress has failed to act on Social Security reform. Any reform proposal with a fighting chance...
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor made headlines in late February 2013 when he stated The National Science Foundation wasted more than $1...
A home health care provider for seniors is asking Virginians to nominate an outstanding senior volunteer for state — and possibly national...
The latest population projections support researchers’ estimates that there will be more than 1.8 million people over the age of 60...
Identity theft can occur in a number of ways, including someone hacking into an online account, stealing a credit card number or bank account...
Researchers at the Bureau of Labor Statistics interview people every day to see how they managed the tasks of the previous day – everything...
One of the last things a parent wants to think about is what will happen to a child if something were to happen. However, deciding who shall...
As individuals age, often the most important sign of independence is the ability to drive. There are increasing conflicts between public safely...