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SOCIAL SECURITY

Putting a Social Security "Bonus" To Work

If you’ve reached the Social Security tax wage limit for 2017, or expect to before year-end, yours is an enviable problem indeed: how best to spend the extra dollars you get back in your paycheck. 

LIVING

“Join Me on Analog Island”

Older adults reflecting on technology say it has helped society, but there’s a big downside

LIVING

Where You Live In Your 20's Affects Your Retirement

The two things may seem miles apart, but a new examination by Emily Murray at the Department of Public Health at University College, London, shows that where you spend or spent your youth could have a drastic impact on how comfortable you are later in life.

LEARNING

What makes a nursing home age-friendly?

For the next piece in this series, we analyzed the results of our survey on age-friendly nursing homes. 

CONDITIONS

Seeing Past Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Have you noticed your vision changing as you age? Do you need brighter light to do close-up work? Are you having difficulty reading or are you struggling with blurry vision? Loss of eyesight is a common concern for older adults. And there is no greater concern than the all-too-common risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). 

MONEY

Estate Planning is Fun: Said Nobody. Ever.

We all know we should have an estate plan, but it’s amazing how easy it is to put off.

LIVING

Choosing to Live Abroad in Retirement

The American Dream of retirement can look very different than it did even 15 years ago. After all, why move to Florida when you can go farther south for even more inexpensive living? We've gathered 10 resources that can help you determine how—and if—you should live abroad during retirement.

PODCAST

As We Age: Introduction (Podcast)

Join Lisa Raffo as she begins a series of conversations with older adults about their life experiences. Want your story told? Send an email to: [email protected]

TRAVEL

Finding Your Travel Inspiration

Social media is inspiring travelers to new, and favorite, destinations around the world. Among the millions of photos posted each day on Instagram there are wonderful travel photos, which can spark your wanderlust!

AGE FRIENDLY CARE

How to Prepare for a Doctor's Appointment

A basic plan can help you make the most of your appointment whether you are starting with a new doctor or continuing with the doctor you’ve seen for years. The following tips will make it easier for you and your doctor to cover everything you need to talk about.

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