Getting along well with others may do more than just make life less stressful for seniors. A new study suggests that warm, supportive relationships might give a big memory boost to the aging brain. Researchers found that so-called SuperAgers — people 80 or older with the memory powers of those 50 to 65 — were…

CNBC became the latest mass media outlet to tackle the reverse mortgage landscape in the wake of major program changes rolled out last month, warning that the new principal limits and insurance premiums could “put a crimp” in some traditional strategies. In general, the financial news network still comes down on the side of using…

A healthy diet may translate into a healthier old age, researchers report. The scientists followed close to 1,000 men and women in England, who were born in March 1946, throughout their adulthood. Those who ate more fruits, vegetables and whole-grain cereals — and fewer highly processed foods — throughout adulthood did better on three tests…

Reverse mortgages have been around for a long time. It’s a method that an individual can use to convert the equity built up in their home to a credit line or an income for as long as they remain in the home as their primary residence, without the burden of monthly mortgage payments. But up…

Women who undergo cataract surgery may get an unexpected dividend: longer life. That’s the finding from a new study of more than 74,000 U.S. women aged 65 or older, including nearly 42,000 who’d had the eye procedure. According to the study, having had cataract surgery was associated with a 60 percent reduced risk of early…

Men develop a dangerous type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation a decade earlier than women, a new study suggests. And while being overweight increased odds for the condition in both sexes, those extra pounds were more troublesome for males, the German researchers found. “It’s crucial to better understand modifiable risk factors of atrial fibrillation,”…

A reverse mortgage can be a safe, easy option for accessing the equity you have stored in your home. Most reverse home mortgages are HECMs that are governed and closely regulated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, making them secure sources of revenue. The amount you receive when you apply for a reverse…

Dance classes may beat traditional exercise when it comes to improving older adults’ balance — and it might enhance brain areas related to memory and learning along the way. That’s the finding of a small study that compared dance lessons against standard exercise — including brisk walking — among 52 healthy seniors. Over a year…

High-quality senior living communities and a healthy senior population have made Colorado, Maine, and Hawaii the best states in the U.S. for growing old, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report. To come up with its rankings, U.S. News examined the 50 states across 12 metrics using data from sources such as…

Reverse mortgages may be one solution to the pressing problem of senior housing that many aging homeowners will soon face, says the Department of Housing and Urban Development in a recent publication. And there’s potential for research that would further examine the benefits of Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) by comparing those who have taken…