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September 17, 2021

Not the Same Old Story

Science tells us that there are three important reasons that the entire population is living longer. Exercising moreAs we learned that being active was probably the best thing that you could do for your health, people are taking the initiative to get up and move. All across America, people are […]
June 22, 2020

Take a Break

Are you a full-time caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia? A little breather may be just what you need. Alzheimer’s disease is life-changing for both those who are diagnosed and those close to them. Having a helping hand when you need it is key to keeping yourself, and your […]
May 1, 2020

Ways to Bolster Your Finances Due to the Coronavirus

Timely advice on money emergencies, debt and your retirementBy Kerry Hannon Part of the The Coronavirus Outbreak: What You Need to Know Special Report The coronavirus outbreak, we know, is a health crisis and a national economic crisis. It’s also, for many Americans, a personal-finance crisis. Many of us, especially […]
April 8, 2020

Trouble Sleeping Due to the Pandemic? Try These Suggestions

A variety of techniques can help calm the mind for better sleepBy Patricia Corrigan Part of the The Coronavirus Outbreak: What You Need to Know Special Report Sleep is always important for good health, and that’s especially true in this challenging time. When you rest well, you’re better equipped to […]
April 3, 2020

Easing the Isolation During the Coronavirus Crisis

Stay-at-home orders can make isolation even worse for manyBy Liz Seegert The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has much of the world sheltering in place. While it may be frustrating and challenging for many of us, this increased isolation is especially hard on the mental and physical health of older adults — […]
January 14, 2020

Preparing for the Unexpected Death of a Spouse

The financial topic is one couples hate to think about, but shouldBy Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell When my husband, Dale, passed away at age 57 from a sudden, massive heart attack two days before Thanksgiving in 2018, the last thing on my mind was the finances. This quickly changed, however, when I […]
September 17, 2019

Balancing Your Career and Your Aging Parents

Advice for women from “Working Daughter” author Liz O’DonnellBy Richard Eisenberg It often isn’t easy to balance holding down a paying job and being a part-time caregiver for a parent. In a new Home Instead survey of 1,100 employed people who also care for a parent or in-law, 59% felt […]