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COVID-19

Are the Events of 2020 Really Unprecedented?

Now more than ever, older adults have an important role to play in helping us all put today’s big events into context. 

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JOBS

The Father of The Age Friendly Cities Movement Forecasts The Future of Aging

Dr. Alexandre Kalache, who founded the Age Friendly Cities movement during his years at the World Health Organization, presented at the Aging2.0 Revolutionize conference in Boston. During his talk, he provided a glimpse into what aging looks like today, what it could look like, and how we can improve it.

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TRAVEL

Travel Tips for Planning the Perfect Vacation Cruise

Vacation cruises are a popular vacation choice for many older adults, and it’s easy to see why: Cruises make it easy to get away on a luxurious cruise ship vacation that includes world-class entertainment, spas, 24/7 dining, shopping, and excursions in one travel package. Vacation cruises take the work out of relaxing and unwinding because everything you need is provided. They’re easy to navigate, even for older adults with accessibility requirements.

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SOCIAL SECURITY

The Social Security Payout Calculator

Once you choose to get your Social Security Retirement Benefit, it's very difficult to undo that decision. Use our calculator to make sure you're fully informed about what your payout would be!

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CARE

Technology To Help You Age Independently

Technology for older adults can make life better. It can extend their independence, stave off loneliness and social isolation, offer medical insights that can monitor and predict problems, help perform tasks that typically require mobility—and just as important, give adult children peace of mind. 

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JOBS

Will AI and Robots Force You To Retire?

While these technologies are still emerging, they have tremendous disruptive potential—could they put you out of a job soon?

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MONEY

How Much Is Enough to Retire On?

“Wisdom of crowd” at odds with experts on how big your retirement nest egg should be.

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LEARNING

The Age Friendly University Network: 4 ways it may help make aging easier

The Age Friendly University (AFU) global network is a movement that may help shape how we live and work in retirement by increasing educational opportunities for older adults.

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LIVING

Viral story of “Tanqueray” raises $2.5 million for her home healthcare and offers wisdom on aging

“It was starting to feel like everything that was going to happen to me had already happened. There was nothing left but a bunch of stories. And those aren’t worth much when there’s nobody to listen. But then I got this one last gig. Right as the curtain was coming down, I get this one last chance to be on stage."

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LIVING

Have you heard of "forest-bathing"?

With the stresses of the pandemic continuing to persist, and fall foliage at its peak, now is the perfect time to try this soothing Japanese practice.

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