The Gap Between Perception and Reality in Long-Term Care

According to a recent Harris Interactive poll, boomers' perceptions about the costs and parameters of long-term care are not aligned with reality.

Seniors Are on the Move — Literally

Though the housing market was hit hard, there's been enough improvement for seniors to feel comfortable selling their homes and moving on to whatever's next.

5 Tech Tools and Gadgets for Aging in Place

These five tech tools and gadgets make aging in place more comfortable, safe, and easier.

Identifying Frailty in a Loved One

A new consensus from six international medical organizations says that doctors should routinely screen all adults over 70 for the medical condition frailty.

Do You Have Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Surprisingly, a small percentage of people report their Seasonal Affective Disorder symptoms set in during the late spring and summer months.

Create a Memory Garden to Honor Lost Loved One

Creating a memory garden combines the therapeutic value of physical movement with establishing a cherished place to honor and remember a loved one.

Senior Fitness Studios Are On the Rise

To help meet the health and wellness needs of the 65 and older population, gyms and fitness facilities are popping up all around the nation that cater exclusively to the aging baby boomers and senior citizens. And elderly exercise enthusiasts are reaping the rewards.

Your Circadian Rhythms May Affect Aging

The decrease in daylight hours has a direct correlation to how our bodies function. We all run on the circadian clock, the 24-hour day and night cycle, which determines our sleeping and waking patterns.

Rapid Growth in Number of Adult Caregivers

The number of adult caregivers responsible for a loved one's care has increased by 40 percent in just two years.

How Can Seniors Beat the Heat This Summer?

Social isolation puts you at greater risk for heat-related illness. No senior should go it alone -- ask for help if the heat becomes too much to take.

Summer Travel Tips for Seniors

Take a look at these tips and to-knows to help seniors make it through the airport security screening process intact.

As Green As It Gets

Here's a shout out to the senior living communities that are doing some great green things!

Singing for Healthy Aging

Studies have shown the physical and mental health benefits of senior singing groups. Science also reports healthier aging with stronger neural brain connections.

#ElderCareChat 6/19/13 Recap: The Power of Pets

Chatters shared their personal pet stories, and how pet therapy is becoming a more important and effective part of senior care.

Enter Alzheimer’s World with the Virtual Dementia Tour

The Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT) is an educational program allowing users to enter the virtual world of Alzheimer’s patients by simulating hearing loss, vision impairment, decreased sensory nerves and fine motor skills.

Is an iPad Good for Your Eyes?

An eye specialist and clinical associate professor offers new findings on why tablet computers are helping seniors read with increased clarity and speed.

How Caregivers Can Keep Their Marriage Strong

If you're a caregiver, here are some take-action tips to keep your marital bond from buckling.

The Link Between Secondhand Smoke and Dementia

According to the latest research, not only does smoking (including secondhand smoke) cause lung cancer, it can also increase your risk of dementia.

“A Day in a Life”: A Movie for Seniors

"A Day in a Life" (starring Richard Bull) tells the story of five seniors who decide to turn one ordinary day into something special.

Senator Introduces Reauthorization of Older Americans Act

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a bill that would both reauthorize and improve the Older Americans Act. Originally enacted in 1965, the Older Americans Act provided federal funding to create an infrastructure for delivery of social services vital to senior citizens.

Binge Drinking May Cause Insomnia in Seniors

A recent study indicates frequent binge drinking is contributes to insomnia in seniors. The research found occasional binge drinking did not have the same effect.

“Old Henry”: A New Series About Aging

It's not easy growing old in a society that values youth -- even if you're a famous actor. So says "The Waltons'" Ralph Waite, who is starring in "Old Henry."

Beyond Computer 101: The New Look of Adult Ed.

One way for seniors to flex their brain is through learning a new skill or tackling an unfamiliar topic to study. While many senior students are graduating with college degrees later in life, taking an adult education class is one way to continue learning.

Gardening Keeps Seniors Healthy

The typical movements in gardening - kneeling, digging, lifting and raking - work different muscle groups resulting in greater joint flexibility, hand strength and improved motor skills for seniors.

The Best Medicine: Pets Visit Hospitalized Owners

Hospitals are beginning to allow pets to visit their hospitalized owners. Different from pet therapy dogs that visit medical facilities, some hospitals are even permitting overnight stays, especially with hospice patients.

Old and Young Brain Activity Show Similar Memory Updating

The researchers concluded that the results may mean that the brain function supporting emotional memory updating is not significantly impacted by age.

Pet Protection Agreements Bring Peace of Mind

Pet Protection Agreements are easier and less expensive than setting up a pet trust, but also brings the same peace of mind that pets will be cared for should something happen to you.

PBS NewsHour Series Examines Long-Term Care

PBS NewsHour has responded to the challenges of long-term care for a growing older adult population with a six-part series, “Taking Care.”

Is Hollywood Finally Breaking Senior Media Stereotypes?

Is it possible we’re seeing a long-overdue trend towards breaking senior media stereotypes? Not so, says a recently released guide to ageism in the media.

94-Year-Old Yogi Proves You Are Never Too Old to Try

SeniorsForLiving.com recently spoke with 94-year-old (yes, 94!) Tao Porchen-Lynch about how yoga has helped her maintain her health and longevity and why people of all ages should practice yoga.

#ElderCareChat 6/5/13 Recap: Life After Caregiving

Get highlights from Wednesday's chat on life after caregiving.

Healthy Aging Initiative Helps Low-Income Seniors

To promote innovation and choice for lower-income seniors, an exciting new healthy aging initiative in older adult housing communities will be offered in California.

Octogenarian Summits Everest

Some say age is just a number -- and seniors have successful Everest bids under their belts to prove it.

M.I.T. Professor Designs Virtual Retirement Community

Retired MIT professor Victor King McElheny designed a functioning “virtual retirement community” to postpone institutional care costs and ward off social isolation that most seniors will eventually face.

Seniors: Easy Targets for Fraud?

"Because it was easy." That's how one man who was recently sentenced to prison for fraud explained why he targeted seniors for his financial schemes.

Good News for Medicare

Last week, the Medicare trustees reported that Medicare will be solvent through 2026, much longer than previously projected.

Condo Amenities Include Grandparents

In a different twist from parents helping their children buy their first home, a more affluent generation can buy a city apartment for their parents. A win-win – seniors get to be close to family and have the safety and amenities of a full-service, upscale living space.

Which States Have the Healthiest Seniors?

In what state would you guess the healthiest seniors live?

New Language for DNR

How to talk about DNR/End-of-Life issues examined in a new study.

Summer Camp for Boomers and Seniors

Why should kids have all the fun? There’s a proliferation of camps for adults, particularly for the boomer and older adult crowd. If you’re lucky enough to be able to schedule the time away, why not dust off your sleeping bag?

Growing Old Is a Gift

The day before Regina Brett turned 45, she wrote "45 Lessons Life Taught Me." After having breast cancer at 41, the writer says she's thrilled to grow old.

How to Vet a Potential Caregiver: Four Questions to Ask Caregiver Candidates

Read on for the four key questions you should ask of any caregiver candidate to determine if he or she is a match for your family.