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Concerned family members want to know the cost of senior living in Michigan and other states, like this elderly mother and her granddaughter. Peter Maszlen

Researching Communities

Cost of Senior Living in Michigan

A man shopping for glasses trying a pair on.

8 Tips on Shopping for Glasses If You’re Over 50

By Bruce Horovitz

woman in nursing home room photo by Chernetskaya Dreamstime. These 5 tips for personalizing assisted living can ease a loved one’s transition to a senior apartment, nursing home, or other new space.

Five Tips for Personalizing Assisted Living Space

By Terri L. Jones

A camera shy person in a camera-happy world not wanting her picture taken in a group.

Camera Shy in a Camera-Happy World

By R. Eric Thomas

Recent Articles

Walking Safety Tips

Daily steps benefit our physical and mental health, so it’s important to be safe while ...

Group of seniors walking, for article on walking safety tips. Monkey Business Images

Mediterranean Style Breakfast

Start the day with the delicious flavors of the Mediterranean — fruits, vegetables, whole grains, ...

A Mediterranean style breakfast with avocado, tomatoes, and feta cheese.

Just Who Is a Funeral For?

A senior woman and her husband discussed their end-of-life wishes with their grown sons, and ...

An urn at a funeral.

Medicare, Social Security, and Insurance

Medigap vs. Medicare Open Enrollment: What’s the Difference?

Choosing health insurance after retirement can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded, especially given Medicare ...

A magnifying glass showing "Medigap" and a variety of pills underneath.

‘Be Joyful, Though You Have Considered All the Facts’

“We live in stressful times,” senior life coach Marvin Weinbaum admits. But he offers reasons ...

A man outside, who has learned to be joyful. Pojoslaw

Editor's Picks

Patient Navigators: An Important Senior Resource

Seniors who are struggling to manage medical appointments, referrals, treatment decisions, communications, or other aspects ...

A senior home consultation for finding patient navigators. Yuri Arcurs

Travel Through History in Ohio

The history in Ohio mirrors our nation’s history. The frontier land that would later become ...

The Ohio Statehouse represents the state today as well as history in Ohio.

Caregiver Respite Programs from Everyday to Getaways

Caring for a spouse or other family member can consume your life, leaving little to ...

Caregiving can be stressful. A man in a wheelchair sips his coffee while his wife sits in the background. Caregiver respite programs can help. Pressmaster

Medicare, Social Security, and Insurance

2027 Social Security COLA: Will the Increase Be Enough?

The 2027 Social Security COLA – cost of living adjustment – has been announced. Will ...

A couple looking at a computer, worried about the 2027 Social Security COLA. Michael Zhang