Life After 50

Life is all about change — and moving to a senior community is a big one. It’s not only smart but also necessary to do plenty of research before making such a major move. Things to keep in mind range…

Every day, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65. Many are expected to live well into their 80s, and most will need assistance at some point. The aging of the U.S. population means increased demand for long-term care in places like nursing…

Romance is hardly reserved for the young. Many lucky people enjoy fulfilling love lives well into their golden years. And while maintaining the spark in a relationship at any age takes work, it can be even more challenging after you’ve…

Most people opt to slow down in their golden years, but not everyone. For some, retirement is the perfect time to nab a part-time job to stay busy and earn a little extra income. For others, getting older means finally…

One of the toughest decisions older Americans can make is whether or not to leave their longtime home. While many experts recommend downsizing for financial and health reasons, the decision isn’t so clear-cut for most seniors. A recent survey of…

In my salad days as a 40-something, I couldn’t understand advertisers’ fixation on the coveted 18-to-49 demographic. What was so special about us? What happens when you turn 50? Now that I’m a proud, card-carrying member of the Medicare demographic,…