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Financial Planning

Understanding Medicare Health Insurance

Maybe you’ve heard about Medicare health insurance and you know it’s available for older adults. But when you’re actually nearing the golden Medicare...

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Retirement Planning

How to Pay Off Debt in Retirement

Financial experts commonly advise soon-to-be retirees to eliminate debt prior to leaving the labor force, as it is easier to draw funds from a steady...

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Why Senior Living?

How to Choose the Best Independent Senior Living Community for You

Chuck and Susan Johnson live active lives. They were barely unpacked from their sojourn to Dubai and South Africa and were already looking forward to...

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Health + Wellness

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Fall Prevention Exercise Program

When it comes to staying healthy, most plans include some type of physical exercise. However, beginning a fitness routine has more benefits than just...

Health + Wellness

Fall Prevention: Accessible Home vs. Senior Living Communities

Your parents built that tall bookcase, picked out those rugs and installed that tile floor. With so many cherished memories and personal touches, it...

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How To Recognize the Signs of Depression in Older Adults
Health + Wellness

How To Recognize the Signs of Depression in Older Adults

Sometimes, feeling sad or blue lasts longer than feels comfortable. For Michael, a musician who lives in Southern California, a feeling of...

Top 10 Ways To Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
Health + Wellness

Top 10 Ways To Prevent Alzheimer's Disease

Each year, nearly 10 million people are newly diagnosed with dementia around the globe. While there is currently no cure for the condition,...

Health + Wellness

Long Term Memory Loss: 4 Brain Workouts to Stay Sharp

Everybody experiences memory lapses—those moments when you can’t find your keys or remember a name. Sometimes memory lapses are of greater concern....

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Adult Child

Caregiver Support: Tips for Senior Medication Management

If you’re a caregiver for an aging parent, managing multiple prescriptions can feel like a big responsibility, but it’s also an essential way to...

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Living Options

How Senior Living Allows Couples To Stay Together, Even With Different Care Needs

If you’re living with a spouse or partner who has a medical condition or cognitive decline, it can feel like you don’t have any option other than to...