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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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CARE

How To Bring Mom or Dad to a Restaurant When They Have Alzheimer’s

One of the most difficult aspects of caring for a cognitively impaired loved one is the fact that the normalcy of social interaction is completely upended. Let these simple tips ease the act of eating at a restaurant together.

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MEDICARE

What Are My Options for Medicare Advantage & Prescription Drug Plan Annual Enrollment Period?

Medicare Advantage & Prescription Drug Plan Annual Enrollment Period (also known as Medicare Fall Open Enrollment or Medicare Annual Election Period) runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. During this time, you can make changes to your existing Medicare health and drug coverage. The key to maximizing this yearly opportunity starts with knowing your options.

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CARE

How To Get Sunshine During The Gloomy Winter Caregiving Months

It’s no mistake that one of the 6 key domains of the Age Friendliness Score is transportation. Ease of mobility can keep daily routines dynamic and avoid social isolation, but during the long winter months or in caregiving situations where a loved one’s mobility is impaired, it can become much more difficult to get out and get a daily dose of Vitamin D. 

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LIVING

Late in Life with Locusts

She never expected to end up shaking locusts out of trees in the dead of night in her sixties.

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LIVING

What makes a town or city age-friendly?

To wrap up this series, we sum up your answers to the one question asked most widely on this site: what makes a particular town or city age-friendly? We hope this piece helps readers assess and review the towns and cities you each call home. As always, let us know if you have anything to add in the comments below.

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JOBS

What Really Motivates Individuals Age 50+ to Work?

Study reveals employers and employees are out of sync.

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