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When people retire they often move to a new city or state and they move for a lot of different reasons. Maybe they want to be closer to family. But often,…
When people retire they often move to a new city or state and they move for a lot of different reasons. Maybe they want to be closer to family. But often,…
Thanks to a jump in August’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), the estimated 2024 cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security recipients rose slightly,…
We’ve reported recently on possible links between some medications and dementia. But there are also some activities that may help seniors keep their minds…
Fraud or theft of money, property, or valuable personal information affects millions of senior citizens every year. On average, senior citizens get fleeced…
When a side effect is only something like a headache or a mild skin reaction, we don’t think much of it. But what ConsumerAffairs found out about the conne…
Back in the day, final farewells were pretty simple affairs. When someone passed, the family had a go-to funeral home that they trusted could – and would –…
Can you really take years off your biological age? A recent study says you can
Despite 2023’s big COLA, Social Security recipients still struggle to keep up
If there’s no agreement on the debt ceiling, what happens to Social Security?
Here’s how families can help aging parents stay independent and in their homes
FTC wants to overhaul the Funeral Rule to include an online pricing requirement
Seniors could receive a 9.6% increase in Social Security benefits next year
Seniors could soon see more money in their Social Security checks
Older adults with vision problems may be at a higher risk of dementia, study finds
Bigger families may negatively affect consumers' cognitive function in later life, study finds
Social Security benefits predicted to rise by 8.6% in 2023, but it may not be enough
FTC sues funeral provider for allegedly failing to provide accurate price and service information
Most older adults want to grow old in their current homes, study finds
Consumers' personalities may affect their cognitive function in later life, study finds
Regular exercise helps keep our brains sharp as we age, study finds
Exercise in later life may slow the effects of aging, study finds
Social Security recipients projected to receive 6% increase next year
Detecting illnesses early in nursing homes helps prevent hospitalizations, study finds
Keeping your brain active may delay the onset of Alzheimer's, study finds
Following healthy habits later in life can improve cognition, study finds
Exercise helps reduce cognitive decline in older consumers, study finds
Experts name their top U.S. retirement destinations for 2021
Older women benefit just as much from resistance training as older men, study finds
Older consumers have major concerns when it comes to seeking emergency medical care
Abandoned mall sites are starting to be flipped for affordable senior housing
Age doesn't affect consumers' ability to lose weight, study finds
Exercise classes can help older consumers beat loneliness, study finds
Exercise intensity doesn't affect mortality risk for older adults, study finds
Taking certain supplements can help seniors reduce risk of severe illnesses, study finds
Medical alert systems to become more popular due to aging U.S. population
Cognitive decline in old age could be a warning sign for issues with motor skills
AARP report claims age discrimination still widespread in the workplace
Older consumers can stay mentally sharp by playing board games
High-intensity workouts could boost memory for older consumers
Playing online brain games can boost seniors' cognitive skills
Senior financial abuse is more common from family members than scammers
Older adults with health complications can often feel isolated
Why advance care planning is important for you and your loved ones
For increasing number of elderly, there's no place like home
Should seniors delay getting a flu shot?
Hasbro's robotic pets may provide needed companionship for the elderly
Seniors taking prescription sleeping aids may be highway risk
Experiencing nature is shown to improve quality of life for the elderly
Free-living Baby Boomers at risk of becoming "elderly orphans"
Far out! The boomers have turned conservative in their senior years
Portable adult bed rails can be a good idea, but they can also be dangerous
Seniors bombarded with direct mail often write many checks
Senior advocates promoting more ways to prevent financial abuse
How social media can benefit seniors
'Chained CPI,' and what it means to you
Keep in touch with your parents. It's great for their health
Harvard Study: 60% of Bankruptcies Caused by Health Problems
National Health Plan Could Save Billions in Paperwork: Study
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