Here are things to consider before moving to a smaller home in retirement
What are some questions my spouse and I should be asking ourselves when considering downsizing?
Read moreStudy finds that Medicare recipients with cancer face significant financial burdens
Older cancer patients in the U.S. often face high out-of-pocket costs that are a significant financial burden, according to a new study.
Read moreThere are many tools available to help seniors with poor vision remain independent
BALTIMORE, Md. - More people than ever before are being diagnosed with low vision, a seeing impairment that can't be fixed with glasses, according to Executive Director of the Envision Research Institute Doctor Laura Walker.
Read moreFamily time over the holidays may be a good time discuss your long-term care preferences
Across the country, the elderly population is growing. Here in Alabama, the number of residents age 85 and older is projected to grow by over 60 percent from 2007 to 2030, according to the AARP.
Read moreWatch for these common ways seniors sabotage their retirement
There’s a lot of information out there these days on retirement income planning. Everybody is offering advice, and a lot of it is really good.
Read moreOlder drivers are generally some of the safest but their medications can make driving risky
When we hear the term “drugged driving” the image that comes to mind probably isn’t that of an older driver.
Read moreWinter can bring additional safety hazards for seniors. Follow these tips to stay safe this year
Winter can be a beautiful, picturesque time of year: Sitting by the fireplace drinking a mug of warm tea or hot chocolate while enjoying a good novel as the snow falls softly outside makes for an enjoyable afternoon. However, the season can also bring several health and safety hazards. This winter, be prepared by taking precautions and following these tips:
Read moreElder financial fraud is on the rise but there are steps you can take to protect yourself
The likelihood that a senior who has been the target of financial exploitation will be targeted again is high, and the incidence and financial impact of elder financial abuse may be worse than previously thought, according to the 2016 “Safeguarding Our Seniors Study” commissioned by Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America.
Read moreThese tips from can help boomers remain independent well into their 60s, 70s and even 80s
(NAPSI)—As the baby boomer generation—around 78 million people born between 1946 and 1964—reaches what was once considered its “golden years,” many are redefining what it means to be an older adult. Instead of retirement and rocking chairs, these baby boomers are working longer and enjoying a much more active lifestyle than their parents ever did.
Read moreHere are some helpful pointers for couples looking to retire soon
Does your retirement vision match your partner's?
When you were in your twenties and thirties, retirement probably seemed unimaginably distant. Now, if you and your spouse are in your late fifties or beyond, you are getting close to the point at which you can claim the rewards of a lifetime of saving and investing.
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