We tend to think friendships should grow organically. They don't. Particularly in our later years, when we often lose friends—to death,...

When Medicare first began in 1965, the idea was that it was for everyone over age 65, not just those who were poor. There would be no...

Seniors experience property crime thirteen times more often than violent crime. Burglary is the most common. (Interestingly, it typically...

There are many advantages to having a housemate: Defraying expenses. Sharing household chores. Help with transportation. Companionship....

Once you've decided it's unwise to give or lend money to children—or grandchildren—think through how you want to communicate your...

Aging in place has great appeal and can be challenging and expensive. Elders who are part of a "Village" help each other with simple...

Planning a trip? Your health insurance might not come with you! International travel. If you need medical care outside the United...

Aging comes to us all. What makes solo aging different is the need to be more proactive about arranging for help. Twenty-two percent of...

Once you get beyond the sentimental value of your belongings, you are still up against the logistics of how to get things out of your...

Change is the only constant. And as we enter our later years, it seems the changes are more frequent. Before writing Life Is in the...

Most people are surprised to learn that Medicare pays for only a limited amount of the daily care you are likely to need in your lifetime...

Frank knows they need help at home. His wife's dementia is getting worse, and he has his own health problems. She can't be left alone...

Judy had an emergency hip replacement after a fall. She needs to be discharged tomorrow to a skilled nursing facility. She needs several...

The most common reason to move in later years is to be closer to children and grandchildren. Regardless of your reason for relocating,...

Much as we would like to imagine an elderhood free from troubles, the truth is, we are all likely to need help eventually. And on several...

How you pay for care at home depends on whether the service is by medically trained staff or by nonmedical caregivers. Also, what you can...

Paul collapsed at home and was unconscious. When he arrived at the ER, they didn't know his medical history, his medications, nor his...

When an adult child asks for money, it's hard to say no. You want to respond to a need. But perhaps your child perceives that you don't...

Imagine your life as a movie. If you are the director, an Aging Life Care Professional is your production manager. He or she is a deeply...

While “aging in place” has its benefits, it is expensive to get such individualized care. Plus, it’s rather isolating. Group options...