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AFA Asks: How Is Your Community Reacting to Coronavirus?

Different parts of the country are taking different measures to deal with the spread of SARS-CoV-2, aka, Coronavirus.  How is your community reacting?

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LIVING

NORCs: The Funny-Sounding Future of Successful Aging

You could live in a NORC and not even know it. So what are these organizations that help the 60+ live longer, healthier, and less expensively? And how could they be the future of aging in place?

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LIVING

Is It Possible To Retire Too Early?

The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement is gaining steam as more and more 30-and 40-somethings who have lived frugally and saved are able to leave the workforce. But is there such a thing as retiring TOO early?

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LIVING

Aging 2.0 Conference in Boston Paints Challenging Picture for Baby Boomers

Hundreds of aging professionals, academics, medical providers, journalists and government leaders met at the Seaport Hotel on October 23rd to discuss the future of aging in Massachusetts. The takeaways were remarkable.

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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

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!

LIVING

The Key To Happiness in Your 50s and Beyond

Research shows that for most Americans, personal happiness levels naturally decline in your 40s and 50s before rising again in your 60s and 70s. But is there a way to ensure that your happiness stays with you through that trough?

LIVING

Want To Make Aging Easier In Your Community? Here’s How.

Do you know how towns are becoming more age friendly? This video from the Berkshires in Massachusetts can give you ideas as how to kick start your community’s age friendly initiatives.

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.

MONEY

The Many Faces of Elder Financial Abuse—And How To Prevent It

Elder financial abuse is staggeringly prevalent. Benchmark Senior Living convened a panel that shared cautionary tales in addition to providing guidance to help you take steps to prevent it.

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