In the last twenty years, the amount of seniors taking medication in America has nearly tripled.

Affecting more than 6.5 million Americans alone, Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out simple tasks.

Family caregiving is often called ''the other midlife crisis.'' Since I myself am an Adult Child (and not yet an Older Adult), I do tend to empathize with my own generation's struggle with this reality.

Malnutrition is more something you are likely to consider as a third-world problem or a result of unhealthy eating habits than a regular issue, but the truth is that one of the most nutritionally deficient groups in this country is actually the elderly.

Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people in the United States and putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions.

Thank you for drawing our attention to this issue. We have two colliding phenomena. Among those age 65 and older, 75 percent use the internet, according to a 2022 report from the Pew Research Center.

Focusing on the importance of creating a culture that better supports senior care, The Age of Dignity addresses needed change to address the growing senior population.

Seniors can save money by ditching their cable subscription and replacing it with one or more streaming services. But with so many options out there, it can be hard to know which one(s) to select. Most offer a free 30-day trial period and viewing on several screens.

Making plans to give your heirs a financial inheritance can be an overwhelming process for any individual. While most people want to make sure their heirs are well taken care of, there are always concerns with giving a family member, child, or grandchild a sizeable amount of money.

When we’re young, our age defines us. We can vote and drink at 18, rent a car at 21, and earn the highest minimum wage at 25. After that, our attention turns to ‘landmark birthdays’ and what they say about us, whether it’s settling down at 30, life beginning at 40, 50 being the new 40, or getting a bus pass when we turn 60.