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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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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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SOCIAL SECURITY

Many Wish They Had Delayed Taking Social Security

A survey of AgeFriendly.org visitors reveals a valuable ‘pay it forward’ message from today’s – to tomorrow’s – retirees: delay taking social security if you can. 
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JOBS

More Americans Say They’ll Work Longer

A new Age-Friendly Institute survey indicates Americans are planning to further push out retirement. On average, adults age 50+ who are still working say 68 is their target retirement age. 

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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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MONEY

5 Money Moves to Make if You've Been Slacking on Savings

If your retirement savings took a hit this year, these 5 tips are for you—it’s not too late to get back on track.

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SOCIAL SECURITY

Social Security Filing Options for the Widowed

Losing a spouse is difficult, but it can be comforting to know that Social Security survivors benefits could help keep your financial house in order in the years ahead.

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LEARNING

What makes a university age-friendly?

Imagine the ideal university experience for students over age 50. What would it be like? When we asked you, here are some of the answers you gave.

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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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JOBS

What Really Motivates Individuals Age 50+ to Work?

Study reveals employers and employees are out of sync.

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