What Happens If You Become Incapacitated?
Many people ask what would happen if they were in the hospital and unable to make their own medical decisions? The answer depends on whether you planned ahead.
Tips on Finding the Right In-Home Aide
As you age, you may need help to take care of your health but want to live independently in your home.
What Do I Need to Know About Long-Term Care Insurance?
Long-term care insurance covers expensive nursing care needs. However, is it a good investment? Here’s what experts say about what you should take into account.
Can Playing Golf Lower Risk of Dementia?
Japanese study found older male golfers were 37% less likely to get dementia.
What are the Signs of Elder Abuse?
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many older adults are more socially isolated than ever — and thus more vulnerable to being financially victimized.
Am I Getting All the Social Security Benefits I Can?
Money Talks News’ recent article entitled “7 Social Security Benefits You May Be Overlooking” says that the Social Security Administration provides payments to spouses, children and those with disabilities, among others. Let’s look at this in detail. Spousal benefits via a husband or wife. Spouses can get up to half of their husband’s or wife’s…
Social Security Retirement Age Changing and What Does that Mean to Payment?
While you can start Social Security payments at age 62, your monthly checks are reduced if you begin collecting benefits at this age. To claim your full benefit, you need to sign up for Social Security at your full retirement age, which varies by birth year.
What are the Stages of Huntington’s Disease?
With Huntington’s disease, there are three different stages of the disease — early, middle and end stages — all of which come with different symptoms and care needs.
What Foods are Bad for Joints as Aging Occurs?
You can’t do much to slow the march of time, but there are plenty of lifestyle changes you can make to show your joints a little love.
Can a Common Surgery Reduce the Risk of Dementia?
A common surgery that many older Americans need is strongly linked with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.