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10 Resources Every Senior Should Know About

There are plenty of organizations that provide free or low-cost help with meals, transportation, housing, finances, and more.

10 Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

Are you wondering how to pay for assisted living? Read our tips on eight common ways that families pay for assisted living care.

Memory Care: Assisted Living & Long Term Care for Memory Loss

Memory care facilities provide long term care for memory loss patients. See tips for when assisted living is needed & how to pay for a residential care facility.

Childhood mental health disorders disrupt adult functioning, study finds

Common childhood mental health disorders — such as anxiety, depression and behavioural problems like ADHD — are associated with a disrupted transition to adulthood, even if the disorders don't persist into adulthood, new research from Duke University suggests.

Is It Elder Abuse or Old Age?

Elder abuse and neglect can be mistaken for old age and vice versa. Learn the signs of both to protect your loved one from nursing home abuse.

An age-old issue, or an old age one?

"Ageism - prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person's age." Recently, a good friend of mine lost the sales job he’d held for over 20 years because the company he worked for went under.

Men, Are You Prepared for Old Age?

Men are living longer into old age. Here are a few critically important steps to aging well that many men overlook.

'Meaningful' activities may mean healthier old age

Older adults who find meaning in their daily activities may remain in better health as they age, a new study suggests.

old age: 'foreign country in an unknown language'

June 23, 2013<br>I recently came across a quote by the late poet May Sarton about old age. It read: “The trouble is, old age is not interesting until one gets there. It’s a foreign country with an unknown language to the young and even to the middle-aged.”<br>I find this quote so strikingly true. Of course even the concept of “when one is old” has changed so much. Not that long ago, someone in their sixties or seventies would be considered very…

Guest Blog: Should We Be Saving for Our Care in Old Age?

Maintaining an active lifestyle in older age could prevent dementia

A new study has found that keeping active in older age may help to maintain memory and thinking skills and reduce the risk of dementia.

As Baby Boomers Move Into Old Age, Who Will Care For Us?

When it comes to the growing demand for caregiving, the numbers just don’t add up. The U.S., like many industrialized countries, is looking down the barrel of a looming care gap. As my fellow Baby Boomers move headlong into old age, there may not be enough caregivers to go around

Keeping active in old age may protect against dementia, study finds

A new study from Rush University Medical Center has found that elderly adults who moved more than average, if with early signs of dementia, had better memory and thinking skills.

Is Happiness the Key to Health in Old Age?

As we get older, our health becomes one of the most important things we have. People are likely to change their diet, take vitamins and supplements and start

Old Age Doesn't Have to Be a Shipwreck

We pay homage to the wisdom of age, but our culture does not seem to believe it

Dementia or Old Age? Know the Difference

Not everyone who experiences forgetfulness has dementia. Learn what the difference is so that you can better treat and prevent this common condition

New age for old age, survey finds

Goal line keeps getting moved back; 'how much you can do'

Will a robot care for you in your old age?

Realizing AI’s possibilities will require businesses to make it less expensive and for health care providers to embrace it.

Increase memory and boost brain power into old age

Do you have “senior moments,” or are they turning into “senior days?”

Who will take care of us in our old age?

Two disturbing trends highlight just how dependent on others people are during their retirement years