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Around 77% of adults over 50 want to “age in place” and remain in their homes as they get older, rather than go to an assisted living facility or nursing home. There are plenty of benefits to aging in place in a familiar, comfortable, and homey environment, but the...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that adults aged 65 and older get at least two and half hours of moderate exercise each week, which comes out to around 30 minutes, five days a week. There’s no denying that exercise is beneficial for both physical...

August is National Eye Exam Month, so it’s a great time to talk about the importance of eye health, especially for our senior loved ones. Vision impairment can significantly affect seniors’ quality of life, so it’s essential to proactively support eye health and be on...

With age comes wisdom—and some pretty nice discounts! So, if the sheer number of candles on your birthday cake tends to set off the smoke detectors, go ahead and comfort yourself with these impressive senior discounts. From groceries to entertainment, we’ve rounded up...

With so many reports of abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities, family members are often hesitant to place their loved ones in facilities where they can get the care they need. When a private room in a nursing home costs nearly $10,000 a month on average,...

It’s the peak time of year for family vacations—a great time to make lifelong memories with your senior loved ones. While they may not be up for a trip to Disneyland, there are plenty of lower-intensity destinations that the whole family can enjoy together. While...

Hoarding behavior is the excessive collection of items, even if those items are worthless, hazardous, or unsanitary, and it can be particularly challenging to address when it occurs in seniors. Hoarding can create unsafe living conditions and significant emotional...

The days are long, the weather’s warm, and the kids are out of school. It’s the perfect time for some fun family activities — seniors included! Activities that bring the whole family together help us form stronger bonds and build better relationships, and no matter...

If your senior loved one is no longer capable of making sound decisions on their own, it may be time to consider obtaining a power of attorney (POA). This legal document grants a specific individual the authority to act or make decisions on behalf of another in...