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Senior man and his daughter considering the cost of senior living in Texas. Bialasiewicz

Researching Communities

Cost of Senior Living in Texas

Cannabis for heart health

Heart Disease and Cannabis Use

By Julie Corliss

A sad pensive man feeling too old to leave his codependent marriage.

Codependent But Too Old to Leave

By R. Eric Thomas

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

Travel Through History in Ohio

By Lisa Oliver Monroe

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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

Healthy Raisins: Raisin’ the Bar

Raisins are the most popular dried fruit in the U.S., beloved as a naturally sweet ...

A scoop of healthy raisins with white grapes behind it.

End of Life Planning

End-of-Life Conversations Can’t Wait

It’s tempting to put off planning and discussing matters pertaining to serious illnesses and death. ...

Senior father and son. Photo by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime. “Transition Period” from "Optimize Life for Your Aging Parents and You" provides suggestions in caring for parents who are aging in place.

Should You Stay Close to Home in Retirement?

After years of researching best places to retire, a retired staff writer for Kiplinger Personal ...

A couple relaxes in their family room, having decided to stay close to home in retirement. Wavebreakmedia Ltd

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

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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

Winter Weather Getaways

While many seniors want to escape the wintertime cold, others appreciate the opportunities that cold-weather ...

The northern lights, one of many great winter weather getaways

Increasing Daily Steps May Boost Surgical Recovery

Your daily steps can provide ongoing health benefits, with added benefits for walking to boost ...

Couple walking to boost surgical recovery.

Healthy Eating Fruits and Microgreens

Healthy choices you can make for a healthy daily diet include fruits and microgreens. The ...

Healthy fruits, with article on healthy eating: fruits and micro greens