Given the new tax law just implemented by Washington, now may be the time, for those of you lucky enough to have substantial assets, to check in with your estate planner to see if any changes are warranted. Next Avenue has a helpful list of questions to ask as you…

When Friday evenings roll around, and observant Jews begin the sabbath prayers, it’s usually a time for faith, food and community. For one particular group of senior Jews, it’s also a time for the fast food chain Wendy’s. Known for its square hamburgers and tasty chili, Wendy’s has also become a…

For many of us, watching this year’s Olympics will be thrilling and perhaps even motivating. Who doesn’t wonder what it feels like to go speeding down a mountain or flying through the air when you watch the Winter Olympics? While your “flying” days may be behind you, you can still…

Around the world, burgeoning older populations are testing the limits of formal and informal caregiving systems in place. In the US, for example, few realize the connection between our national debate over immigration and our potentially shrinking pool of paid caregivers for our growing senior population. In Japan, given the…

February is a good time to take stock of your heart health, given that the American Heart Association has declared it to be Heart Health Month, and, more importantly, that heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the US. It’s often hard to keep track of the latest…

No one would argue that excess alcohol consumption is good for your health. In fact, there is serious concern about the sharp rise in alcohol use among seniors, who are more susceptible to hangover problems and serious injury or illness because of overuse of alcohol. But in moderation? Say one…