The New Independents
Leave the ‘R’ word out of it.
New ideas for housing geared toward mature adults lure them from the nest sooner.
Leave the ‘R’ word out of it.
New ideas for housing geared toward mature adults lure them from the nest sooner.
Seniors at retirement communities are flocking to Wii gaming systems to relive old sports memories, get active and keep their minds sharp.byJeannie Robertsdiane bondareff
Seniors can feel isolated and lonely, especially after losing someone. Here are some ideas for how to cope with loss, improve your emotional well-being and forge new friendships and even romance — just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Staying in touch across the miles
When you decide to fly south for the winter, you’re faced with a lot of questions: How long to stay? Rent or buy? Veteran snowbirds from Cleveland offer their advice.
Advice for what your 401(k) doesn’t cover
From weekly tea parties after chemotherapy to more aggressive and tailored treaments, the emerging field of geriatric oncology is changing the way doctors fight cancer in elderly patients.
Should you stay at home or move to a retirement community? Either way, there are plenty of ways to stay active and happy in your golden years, plenty of options to help you and plenty of questions to ask.
Tending a garden can keep seniors physically fit and mentally sharp from their 60s into their 90s.
HIV and AIDs are spreading among people over 50. Doctors, social workers and activists are struggling to get the word out about the risks of the elderly dating scene and helping an aging HIV-positive population cope.
No matter your age, you can nurture your retirement nest egg.
Follow the lead of five families who are doing it right with smart retirement planning.
Local moving consultants help seniors pare down and move to new residences.