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Three out of five (61%) of adults over 60 feel they have more stuff than they need. And yet many of us find it emotionally painful to...

Do you find yourself more easily distracted these days? There is good reason: Concentration is about keeping what's useful top of mind...

Are you tired of long waits to get an appointment? Rushed visits? Not being able to talk to your doctor by phone or communicate via...

If you have trouble participating in conversation in a noisy room or tend to want the TV volume turned up, you might want to investigate...

Are you enjoying a love you never thought you'd feel again? It's hard to be happy, though, if your children rain on your romance. Are...

There is no single test that can determine if a person has Alzheimer's disease. But a combination of several different tests can identify...

Study after study reveals that older adults with a sense of purpose, a sense of meaning in their lives, enjoy greater well-being and live...

From October 15 to December 7 each year, Medicare enrollees have the option to change their insurance plans. For prescription drug...

If your adult child has cut off contact, you are not alone. An estimated 11% of parents are estranged from their adult kids. That's 1:8....

Did you know that we usually outlive our ability to drive safely by six to ten years? As we age, we naturally modify how we drive to...

When imagining an age-friendly house, many people think of ramps for wheelchairs and walkers. Indeed, ramps are essential—if and when...

Thinking about your estate, you may be inclined to leave different amounts to your children. You love them "equally," but you acknowledge th

Have you been diagnosed with MCI (mild cognitive impairment)? This is a memory loss condition that falls between a significant diagnosis suc

Elder law focuses on the special rights, needs, and challenges that arise in the context of simply growing older and planning for...

To safely age in place, you may need to add or remodel a bathroom. It's difficult to know which features you will need down the road. Issues

Life has a way of throwing us curveballs. The unexpected death of a spouse—or a divorce—can certainly wreak havoc on your emotions. It...

Alzheimer's is different from the normal forgetfulness of aging. Alzheimer's is one of many conditions that cause the radical changes in...

Irritating but true: Aging brings changes that make safe driving more of a challenge. Slower reflexes. Reduced vision and hearing....

If your goal is to "age in place," now is the time to consider some remodeling. And there's no room that demands more physical agility...

As we age, we find ourselves requiring different types of help. Medical needs are typically covered by Medicare. But many of us come to...