More Than Half of Americans Will Need Nursing Home Care: Study

That eclipses the 35 percent estimate used by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the researchers added. “Lifetime use of nursing homes is considerably greater than previously thought, mostly due to an increase in short stays of less than three weeks,” said lead researcher Michael Hurd. He is director of the RAND Center… [Read More]

How To Stay Sharp As You Age

So you’ve noticed some changes in your thinking; you often misplace your keys or have trouble coming up with the right word in conversations. But how do you know when these changes are a normal part of getting older or if they might be pointing to a health problem such as dementia? How the Brain… [Read More]

Seniors, Make This Winter an Active & Healthy One

Winter may feel like a time for hibernation, but it’s important for seniors to safely keep up their hobbies and physical activity in the cold weather. “It’s important to get outside as much as possible, whether it’s temperate or even if it’s colder, as long as it’s safe to do so,” said Dr. Angela Catic,… [Read More]

Americans are worried about outliving retirement savings, new report shows

While a majority of American workers believe that they’re building a sufficient retirement nest egg, more than one in three workers (37%) report that they’ve had to tap into their retirement accounts — including hardship withdrawals — to make ends meet, according to a recent report from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. And, retirement… [Read More]

As more seniors age alone, could reverse mortgages become key?

According to recent statistics, a higher number of American seniors are aging without a living spouse or biological children, raising questions about who will care for them if serious health issues or financial problems occur later in life. Issues associated with “kinless” seniors were highlighted this week in a New York Times article. According to… [Read More]

Holiday Kitchen Accident? Here’s How to Treat Minor Cuts, Burns

From burns to cuts, kitchen accidents happen, and they may be more likely as you cook for holiday gatherings. Treating those injuries quickly and effectively can help begin the healing process and may reduce scarring, according to a skin expert at the American Academy of Dermatology. “Whenever your skin is injured — whether by accident… [Read More]

Alzheimer’s Experts Offer Tips for ‘Dementia-Friendly’ Homes

While most homes aren’t designed to be dementia-friendly, they can easily be adapted, according to a national Alzheimer’s disease group. “Virtually every aspect of a home can affect the person’s quality of life,” said Charles Fuschillo Jr., president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). “From purchasing higher-tech appliances all the way down… [Read More]

Seniors and Exercise

How can seniors benefit from aerobic exercise? Like virtue, exercise is its own reward — and it can help you feel as strong as you did when John F. Kennedy was president. Lifting weights is an excellent way to roll back the years, but the cornerstone of most senior fitness programs is aerobic exercise. Anything… [Read More]

Motley Fool: Home Equity a ‘Surprising’ Source of Retirement Income

While Americans have a multitude of potential options and avenues they can use to fund their life after completing a career, many Americans — including current seniors — often find themselves unprepared for retirement. This is why it may be necessary to seek out less traditional sources of retirement funding, and one such potential source… [Read More]