As you likely know, Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance to older Americans. Most people think Medicare is incredibly complicated (and it is), but if you break it down into pieces, it’s easier to understand and plan for your needs. In our desire to help you better…

If you’re exhausted from this summer’s heat and fantasizing about curling up on the couch with a blanket and a good book this fall, we’ve got some great new suggestions for you. We’re now in the season of fall book recommendations from a variety of sources, as the most exciting…

It’s a new month and we have a new study confirming the serious threat that falls pose to older adults. According to a recent report from the CDC examining the incidence of non-fatal and fatal falls among older adults (65 and older), from 2020-2021, there was a 7.6% increase in…

It’s a perennial question for many of us: Should we stay or should we go? The thought of moving can be overwhelming to many and, in fact, data seems to show that 70% of baby boomers plan to retire in a home they’ve already owned, rather than move elsewhere. While…

Over the years we’ve published regular posts on ways to keep your brain sharp and cognition strong through various types of stimulation, be they puzzles, college courses, or even just staying curious. What all of these have in common is not so much formal memorization of facts but rather, the…

Okay, so maybe you’re holding onto the last days of summer and going out and about for your sources of entertainment. Or, perhaps, with the rise of COVID-19 cases again, you’re instead contemplating a season of hunkering down and staying close to home. That doesn’t mean that you’ll be forced…