| | | A Look at America's Aging Future | | Over the next few decades Baby Boomers will transform aging in the United States, presenting both opportunities and adversities. | | Read more |
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| | | 5 Common Financial Struggles Faced by People Over 60 | | Many older consumers have problems coping with debt payments, understanding their loans and recovering from financial scams, among other issues. | | Read more |
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| | | We’re Bad at Death. Can We Talk? | | In their last month of life, half of Medicare patients go to an emergency department, one-third are admitted to an I.C.U., and one-fifth will have surgery — even though 80% of patients say they hope to avoid hospitalization and intensive care at the end of life. | | Read more |
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| | | The New Aging Dilemma, Growing Older At Home Alone | | According to the U.S. Census, 27% of seniors across America age alone. Furthermore, almost one-third of Americans aged 45–63 years are single, a 50% increase from 1980. The trend shows no signs of reversing. | | Read more |
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| | | Meet A Home Contractor Who Helps Older People Age In Place | | Nearly 90 percent of Americans 65 and older say they want to stay in their current homes — but their homes, with their stairs and bathtubs, don't keep up with their aging occupants. | | Read more |
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| | | Benefits of Senior Living Following A Stroke | | Most hospital stays after a stroke last just four days, and patients often return home. Nearly half in fact are discharged home directly after their hospitalization. While going back home is usually the goal, it can cause problems. | | Read more |
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