As people age, their appetite can decrease due to a variety of factors. Some simply cannot find time to cook while others have a limited appetite due to medications. Whatever the reason, not getting the proper nutrition is never an option. It is... (Read More)

Where do you dream of going? Don't wait until tomorrow or even next year — it's time for an adventure! Before you pack your bags and buy a plane ticket, though, consider these safety tips: Purchase travel insurance. We hope you have a relaxing... (Read More)

A dog is a man's or woman's best friend. Studies show those who own animals have a more regular heart rate and lower blood pressure. Owning a dog can also reduce the feelings of loneliness and anxiety, which tend to become more common as you age. So... (Read More)

Walking is the easiest and perhaps best form of exercise for a long and healthy life. A daily 30 minute walk can benefit your health. Taking that walk in the morning can be even better. Here's how: Mood improvement. Even if you wake up on the... (Read More)

From senior apartments and assisted-living facilities to nursing homes and more, there's no shortage of housing options for older adults. But there’s one increasingly popular and nontraditional alternative you may not be aware of, and that’s... (Read More)

Something very important to you celebrated its 80th birthday last year: Social Security, the government insurance program that provides benefits to retirees, disabled individuals and families of retired, disabled or deceased workers. A whopping... (Read More)

When you envision retirement, you probably picture yourself traveling the world, spoiling your grandkids or taking up that new hobby you’ve always wanted to try. Spending a large chunk of your nest egg on medical expenses doesn’t likely come to... (Read More)

Staying healthy as you age can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. While nothing can replace a healthy diet and regular exercise in staving off disease and keeping your mind and body in tip-top shape, it never hurts to have a few tricks up... (Read More)

It might seem like yesterday you were moving into your spacious new home with an infant in tow. But as the years tick by, empty nesters often find themselves adrift in a quiet house. And with the state of retirement being what it is, the idea of... (Read More)