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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

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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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