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Women are afraid of becoming a burden to their families as they age, so they are not having conversations with their loved ones about planning for long-term care.

Certain drinks have been found that may reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer’s.

More and more people are combining their passion with their career by starting an encore career. Work with a purpose and start on your encore career.

According to the IRS more than 450,000 people have been victims to the largest IRS Phone Fraud Scam to to date.

Adult children and aging parents often have a different perspective on care and concern. One father complains of being badgered by his kids about his driving. Necessary? Depends on the perspective of the kids and their aging parents. One woman loves to see her kids but is not sure whether they come to visit or…

How does a photographer make “older” fashionable? A new photo book by Ari Seth Cohen showcases the colorful, creative fashion of people over 60, hoping to help others look at aging in a new light. Cohen does not agree with how society tends to portray older people and states that “a granny stereotype in not…

Charity scams exist even though the majority of philanthropies are legitimate aid efforts. The danger of fraud is rampant though for people who may not be savvy about modern ways to donate. An analyst at CharityWatch, Stephanie Kalivas, states, “Make sure you’re channeling it into charities that can really make a difference. There are a…

Normal aging is known to affect financial decision making especially since there is a tendency for individuals to develop blind spots to their own cognitive decline. To help your parents stay financially solvent, help them avoid financial mishaps by watching out for early warning signs. Signs of financial decline to look for include: (1) Slowness…

For timely caregiving resources, consider these  sites to connect to specific programs where you live: Across the country there are government-funded agencies to help in programs of respite care, support groups, education, training, and emergency assistance. Go to http://www.n4a.org Another site, run by the U.S. Administration on Aging, can help you find adult day programs, financial and…

As the population ages, more Americans will become a caregiver for an elderly relative or friend. Today there are 40 million family caregivers in the U.S. caring for an older adult or person with disabilities. The economic value of their unpaid contribution total approximately $470 billion, yet family caregivers often face job losses, extreme stress,…