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How to Find a Pet-Friendly Retirement Community

Pet-Friendly Retirement Community

Locating one can be key to your happiness if you're an animal owner

JANUARY 18, 2019 | By Ronni Gordon

The Basics of Senior Living and Care Communities

From independent living to nursing homes, here are the differences

JANUARY 16, 2019 | By Edie Grossfield

Could an Accessory Dwelling Unit Help Your Aging Parent?

Accessory Dwelling Unit

An ADU might be worth considering to care for a parent nearby

JANUARY 2, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

Why Senior Housing Needs to Change to Appeal to Boomers

Stark views expressed at the Washington Innovation in Longevity Summit

DECEMBER 18, 2018 | By Holly Lawrence

Ways to Cut the High Cost of Senior Housing

Ideas to avoid the steep prices of assisted living and memory care facilities

DECEMBER 13, 2018 | By Jess Stonefield

VIDEO: How Can Assisted Living Better Serve Families?

Assisted Living

3 videos deliver insights from families and professionals in the field

DECEMBER 11, 2018 | By Edie Grossfield

Saying No to Pervasive Ageism

Dr. Bill Thomas

A chat with Dr. Bill Thomas, a Longevity Innovator changing where and how we age

NOVEMBER 30, 2018 | By The Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging

10 Things to Consider When Relocating After 50

Relocating After 50

Age-friendly services, neighborhoods and city rankings are just a few elements

NOVEMBER 15, 2018 | By Holly Lawrence

When Is It Time to Find Long-Term Care for a Spouse or Partner?

Long-Care for a Spouse

The decision can be excruciating to make for a loved one you live with

NOVEMBER 14, 2018 | By Marijke Vroomen Durning

Person-Centered Care Focuses on Patients’ Needs

Person-Centered Care

What person-centered care means and how you can get it

OCTOBER 25, 2018 | By Patricia Corrigan

Why Do Climate Change Discussions Ignore Boomers?

Older adults are an important resource for solutions to climate change

OCTOBER 19, 2018 | By Odile Robotti

8 Myths About Aging and Long-Term Care

The author of 'Navigating Your Later Years for Dummies' busts them

OCTOBER 18, 2018 | By Carol Levine

The Innovative Alzheimer’s Agency Uniting Health Plans and Caregivers

Why Alzheimer's Los Angeles won a big award and has become a role model

OCTOBER 12, 2018 | By Patricia Corrigan

How Retirement Housing Will Change for the Better

A senior housing expert looks into his crystal ball and sees challenges ahead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 | By Chris Farrell

Anne Tumlinson: Transforming Long-Term Care for Older Adults

This 2018 Influencer in Aging builds caregiver communities across America

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 | By Emily Gurnon

Smart Technology Takes Hold in Retirement Communities

Smart Technology

From FaceTime to iPods, residents at senior living spaces embrace technology

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 | By Mike King

Green Retirement Communities Are Sprouting

Nature thrives in the Pennswood meadow that has a walking trail through it.

As demand grows, here’s what sustainable living looks like

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 | By Beth Baker

Creating Masterpieces Through Community-Centered Living

Community-Centered Living

The head of an innovative assisted living community describes a new model

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 | By Joe Carella

Does Self-Directed Long-Term Home Care Make Sense for You?

Long-Term Home care

Some programs cater to those who want to stay at home

AUGUST 13, 2018 | By John F. Wasik

How Civic Leaders Can Make Communities More Age-Friendly

A Next Avenue Influencer in Aging offers her views on innovative solutions

JULY 27, 2018 | By Jacqueline Angel

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