Every year, millions of older Americans resolve to lose weight, whether on New Year’s Day, their birthdays, or just some morning when their mirror or the bathroom scale seems particularly ... Read More

Baby boomers are exercising more than any previous generation, using regular workouts to maintain health, manage stress, and improve their quality of life. But sport injuries from running, swimming and ... Read More

What's life like for a retiree in a senior community? Staying too busy to get sick, according to Jerry Guralsky, a retiree who chose to live in a senior golf ... Read More

One of the biggest challenges that caregivers face is keeping hope alive - for themselves and the people they care for - while facing the realities of a serious illness. ... Read More

Grandparents traveling with grandchildren is becoming so popular that someone gave it a name: Grand Travel. Many travel tour organizations now offer grand travel vacations specifically designed to provide rewarding ... Read More

These five free U.S. government publications can help you understand Social Security benefits, including how Social Security works, which Social Security benefits you may be entitled to, how to protect ... Read More

No one wants to go to a hospital emergency room, but if you have an illness or injury that requires a trip to the ER, these emergency room survival ... Read More

The EPA reports that indoor and outdoor pollution, unsafe drinking water, and household chemicals all increase the risk of heart disease and stroke in older adults. Learn how these environmental ... Read More

According to a leading pet products company, more than 70 percent of pet owners prefer take pets along on vacation. Older adults especially enjoy the prospect of pet travel, so ... Read More

Unfortunately, seniors are often the targets of scam artists. To help protect yourself from becoming a senior scam victim, follow these 6 tips to avoid senior scams. Suggested Reading: Why Older Adults ... Read More

Did you know that prescription drugs are the second-fastest growing health care cost in the United States? And that Americans pay the highest prices in the world for brand-name drugs? ... Read More

For many seniors, finding affordable HMO health insurance can seem like the impossible dream, but it may not be as difficult or as complicated as it sometimes appears. Use these ... Read More