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Older Adults Can “Try Out” Retirement

As today’s older adults start to look toward retirement, they often look to downsize and simplify, but also want a lifestyle that will allow them to maintain the high quality of life they've known. By 2029, approximately 75 million people, the whole baby boom generation, will be 65 or older, ...

If you’re retired or will be soon, you know this phase of life is rife with change. From deciding where to live to scaling your budget to filling the hours of your newfound freedom, your golden years can easily be tarnished by worry and stress. Joining a <a ...

The patio home option

<p dir="ltr"><span>You don’t think living in a retirement community is for you?</span> <span><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><p dir="ltr"><span>A patio home may get you thinking ...

<p dir="ltr"><span>What are your best options for living well as you age? Taking liberties with Shakespeare’s quote, the answer might go something like this:</span> <span>Some have the opportunity to choose wisely, some have limited ...

In a very brief span of time, the use of technology by people over the age of 65 has increased and will continue to increase dramatically over the next few years. In a Pew Research Center survey, (2016) fewer than half of seniors ages 80 and up (44%) reported using the internet and just 28% ...

Redefining aging

A puppy or kitten playing clumsily with a toy is certainly categorized as cute. Babies, with their contagious smiles and giggling squeals, are adorable. But when it comes to talking about older adults, please refrain from talking about how ‘cute’ or ‘adorable’ they are. And, do not ...