With the emergence of senior consumerism, more and more seniors are focusing on wellness and preventing disease by taking proactive and preventative measures. For seniors to thrive and flourish in retirement, technology and reliance on community and home-centered care is…
While senior home-sharing is not a new idea, it has gained popularity among Americans during the current Coronavirus epidemic. The danger of COVID-19 infection in nursing homes and other long-term care living facilities, coupled with the isolation seniors have been…
As the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the US, it continues to interrupt our daily lives. Those who are age 65 or higher experience a higher virus fatality rate, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to recommend…
The aging experience is changing because of the new inter-generational community living models. Dubbed “new urbanism” it is the belief that a living environment with high standards can have a positive effect on the quality of life, local economy, and…
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) recently conducted the largest ever elder fraud sweep and charged over 250 defendants with fraud, representing over 750 million dollars. In each case, the defendants allegedly engaged in financial tactics that either specifically targeted…
The coronavirus has presented a new host of concerns when our aging loved ones also require caregiving. Family caregivers that use to aid their family directly, now find themselves learning how to be long-distance providers during this pandemic. US News…
Today aging in place is a goal for 3 out of 4 Americans aged 50 or more, according to AARP. These seniors and near seniors are willing to employ alternative solutions to facilitate this. The alternatives include home-sharing (32%), building…
It is known that a healthy lifestyle has a significant impact on your well-being. It is no secret that the earlier you implement a healthy lifestyle strategy, the greater the potential benefit regarding your longevity. Your lifespan can be increased…
Living arrangements for aging Americans are decidedly leaning towards aging in place. Nearly all older adults prefer to age in the comfort of their long time homes and familiar community surroundings. Aging in place often means living alone. Pew Research…
America's aging population is becoming comprised heavily of tech-savvy baby boomers. By 2030 all boomers will have hit 65 years of age, accounting for 18 percent of the US population. This demographic is driving significant and lasting challenges as 10,000…