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Each year, millions of caregivers in the U.S. provide unpaid care for a loved one. These caregivers, known as “informal caregivers,” may be a spouse, partner, family member, friend, neighbor – or, most often, an adult child. The average family caregiver helps with managing medications, preparing meals, taking care of…

Most older adults want to “age in place,” meaning that as they age, they can continue to live at home or in the residence of their choice. However, aging in place – or aging in place alone – may not be the right choice for some people. “Aging in community”…

Whether you live alone or with others, loneliness is bound to creep in if it feels like meaningful relationships are non-existent. Loneliness can happen to anyone at any age and isn’t specific to a particular group of people. However, combatting loneliness in older adults requires unique considerations. For example, the…

Internet fraud is when scammers use the internet to steal personal information in order to carry out identity theft and cheat people of their money. These scams can take place through email, untrustworthy websites, fake auctions, and social networking websites, including dating sites and Facebook. Millions of people fall victim…

With the holidays approaching, it may be time to start thinking about gifts for the family. Do you know what you’re going to give everyone? How about the grandkids? If you’re looking to shake things up this year, consider an educational gift! An educational gift can offer a lasting and…

According to the National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE), seniors use more medicines—prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) and supplements—than any other age group in the U.S. Whether you take one pill or ten, it can be difficult to keep track of what time you took it and when it’s time to…

A simpler life with less things to buy means retirement can be cheaper for some folks than it was when they were working. However, with a surplus of time, a significant portion of retirees end up spending more than they used to on things like entertainment, travel, and leisure. A…