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Arguably the most difficult life component to lose for seniors is their freedom and independence. In fact, throughout our lives we all grow extremely fond of those two daily companions. In later years, in-home care is one of the best…

Alzheimer’s disease is a formidable affliction that quietly moves in and steadily takes over a life. People affected by Alzheimer’s suffer symptoms including memory loss and confusion, both of which will worsen over time. However, early stages and later stages…

In case of emergency, especially an evacuation, it’s essential for seniors and their loved ones to have a communication plan. According to FEMA, the most common reasons for evacuation are fires and floods. It’s important for seniors to know who…

With age comes wisdom and wonderful experiences with family and spending precious time with grandchildren. Growing older also brings its share of health challenges; some of which are managed with routine medical visits and maintenance. Other health issues are of…

Seniorliving.org has a robust list of restaurants, retailers, and service providers that offer senior citizens discounts. Because it's such a great compilation, we wanted to share some of the popular restaurant and retail discounts offered to seniors. You can see…

One-third of seniors don’t have money left over at the end of each month. This and other monetary concerns make financial planning especially important for seniors. About 1 in 20 seniors have experienced financial mistreatment. Since many seniors already face…