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LISTEN: What to Know About Buying Long-Term Care Insurance

Long-Term Care

Experts' advice from the new 'Friends Talk Money' podcast

NOVEMBER 4, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

Is Springfield, Mass. the Best Place in America to Grow Old?

Springfield

This summer, it became the first place to receive three marks of 'age-friendliness'

OCTOBER 31, 2019 | By Sally Abrahms

The U.S. Agency Launching a Volunteer Care Corps for Older Adults

Care Corps

The action acknowledges an enormous burden on family caregivers

OCTOBER 29, 2019 | By Judith Graham

Caregivers of Medicare Patients: What to Know Before a Hospital Discharge

Hospital Discharge

Sometimes patients are sent home much earlier than a family expects

OCTOBER 15, 2019 | By Donna Pols Trump

OPINION: 2020 Election: Where Are the Debate Questions About Aging?

Democratic Debates

What the Democratic presidential hopefuls haven't talked about, but should

OCTOBER 15, 2019 | By Bob Blancato

How to Be a Patient: A Comprehensive Book on Exactly That

Be a Patient

The author, a nurse, gives an inside scoop on modern medicine

OCTOBER 11, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

How We Chose the 2019 Influencers in Aging

Influencers in Aging

Here's the work that went into selecting this year's 12 honorees

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 | By The Editors

Keren Etkin: Discovering the Intersection of Gerontology and Technology

Karen Etkin Influencer in Aging

This 2019 Influencer in Aging is a young Israeli gerontechnologist

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Sandy Chen Stokes: Helping Chinese Americans Navigate End-of-Life Decisions

Sandy Stokes Influencer in Aging

Her father's death led to the landmark work of this 2019 Influencer in Aging

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 | By Edie Grossfield

Just How Well Do Medical Alert Devices Work?

Medical Alert Devices

An independent study showed many have serious drawbacks

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 | By A Place for Mom

Staying Mobile in the Hospital Helps to Get Better and Get Out

man with walker standing in hospital corridor

It’s counterintuitive to some, but activity is proven to make all the difference

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 | By Edie Grossfield

The 3 Big Financial Pain Points of Americans

Financial Stress

Unemployment's low, but there's still plenty of stress about money

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

Study Finds Ridesharing Services Improve Older Adults’ Lives

Ridesharing

A researcher says results show promise for combating social isolation

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 | By Sherri Snelling

Shopping Made Easier for Family Caregivers

Caregivers

A recent AARP study shows the problem is all too real

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 | By Sherri Snelling

Study Finds Dementia Patients Need More Home-Based Medical Care

Dementia

Results showed people living at home had more health problems

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 | By Debbie Musser

House Calls Provide Better Care and Save Money. Why Don’t More Use Them?

House Calls

Only a fraction of older adults eligible for home-based primary care are being served

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 | By Beth Baker

The Service Partnering With Churches to Help Family Caregivers

elderly African American man sitting on his couch at home, with a cane

It's geared to serve African-American families in Chicago suburbs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 | By Melba Newsome

Need Help With Pet Care? Try These Services

Pet Care

When mobility is an issue, these options can make a big difference

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019 | By Debbie Swanson

What I’ve Learned From the ‘Savvy Caregiver’ Course

Caregiver

Lessons on caring for a loved one with dementia

AUGUST 28, 2019 | By Lourdes Ballesteros

Getting a Parent With Dementia the Best Long-Term Care for the Money

Dementia

A new study finds that providing life stories can lead to better, person-centered care

AUGUST 16, 2019 | By Jay Newton-Small

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Age-Friendly Health Care

Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.

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