As people live longer and birth rates decline, the US population is aging rapidly. Ten percent of all US adults say they are a caregiver for a parent age 65 or older, with older adults projected to account for nearly 23% of Americans by 2050. Confronting the realities of aging parents and loved ones can … Read more
More than 14 million older adults fall every year in the US, perhaps none so often as 91-year-old Dale Sanders. By his count, Sanders fell 71 times while reclaiming his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. Six were what he calls hard falls, including one that led to a brief hospitalization … Read more
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing big bucks. Social Security — the federal program providing monthly payments to eligible Americans — is in jeopardy of running out of cash by 2023. Over 71 million people rely on these benefits as the payments replace income when folks retire, become disabled or lose a spouse. … Read more
Your parents’ health may hang in the balance. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for adults over 65, with about 14 million falling each year. For those caring for aging parents and worried about their risk of falling, knowing what signs to look for can make all the difference — and … Read more
There are blue skies for the grays of the tristate. Living out one’s golden years in New Jersey and New York is as good as gold, reveals a new ranking that rates both East Coast Edens in the top five best states for growing old in the US. The twilight life tastes sweeter in the … Read more
Seniors may be in line for a raise. The average Social Security check currently sits at roughly $2,071, according to the Social Security Administration. But that could soon change as experts estimate the next Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) will be a modest 3.8%. The COLA is the yearly increase meant to help Social Security … Read more
Most families wait to talk about senior care until an emergency hits, but experts say having those discussions early can lead to better outcomes and less conflict. Tatyana Zlotsky, CEO of A Place for Mom in New York City, said 77% of the families she works with tell her they wish they’d acted sooner. Planning before a … Read more
Millions of retirees are set to cash in. The first wave of Social Security checks will hit accounts — or be distributed for those who still love a paper check — on July 8. Typically, payments are issued on Wednesdays and roll out three times a month based on your birthday. This means recipients born … Read more
It’s never too late to look for love. A brilliant, 96-year-old Manhattan man hired a matchmaker to help him find his “last love” — and has already been on a handful of lunch dates with women in their 70s and 80s. But so far, none have struck his fancy. Sol Rosenblatt, a 96-year-old who lives … Read more
Vital clues about how well the brain is aging may already be at our fingertips. A new study out of Portugal found that the speed at which older adults are able to perform a basic, everyday task could be a powerful indicator of cognitive decline. The findings suggest it may one day serve as a … Read more
Here’s an upshot to inflation. Social security recipients could soon be seeing an increase in benefits amid the rising costs of living. Seniors and others who receive Social Security benefits could receive a 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 3.9%, according to a new estimate from the Senior Citizens League, an advocacy group for older American … Read more
What would you prioritize earlier in life? New research has found that six in ten seniors said that for them, it’s their memory health. A new poll of 2,000 Americans aged 50 to 70 shared sage advice for the younger generations: consider paying attention to your brain health and memory by the time you’re in … Read more
On a recent night out in Midtown, a disco ball shimmered, hips swayed — and a woman in her late 70s twirled like it was 1976 again. Across town, a 91-year-old strolled the boardwalk at Coney Island with her husband, reliving a date night decades in the making. The moments may look like scenes from … Read more
Her weights may be light, but she’s got gains. For 99-year-old Shirley Goldman, hitting the gym to lift three-pound dumbbells on a near daily basis is a non-negotiable to feel her best — even with close to a century behind her. And her doctor has taken notice, telling her to keep doing whatever she’s doing. … Read more
Inflation-weary Americans now face a sobering reality. For a comfortable retirement, your nest egg now needs to be $200,000 larger than before, according to a new report, which reveals the new “magic number” is $1.46 million — up from $1.26 million last year. And here’s the kicker: only half of Americans feel ready to hit … Read more
Brace for delay! A new study has revealed that the increase in seniors taking to the skies could potentially risk the safety of other passengers on board — sparking concerns over whether airlines can continue to meet the required 90-second emergency evacuation mandate. Over the last few decades, the average life expectancy within the United … Read more
Older travelers who may be limited in their dexterity should be spread out across a flight’s seating — not just for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on board, scientists say. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires aircraft to be able to evacuate within 90 seconds in case of an emergency — but as … Read more
Kitchen aid? A new study out of Japan found that older adults who practice a key mealtime habit might lower their risk of dementia by anywhere from 30 to almost 70%. In fact, if they’re beginners with low skills, the benefit is even greater. The World Health Organization estimated that in 2021, there were 57 … Read more
Some people describe an epiphany as having been “hit by a truck.” For Suzanne Luhr, this isn’t just a figure of speech. The lifelong Wyoming resident was in her 50s when she was literally struck by a truck, cycling down a busy Laramie street on a lunch break from her job as a geologic map-maker … Read more
Older adults who avoid meat in their golden years may be less likely to reach age 100 than their meat-eating counterparts, new research suggests. Researchers tracked more than 5,000 adults aged 80 or older who were enrolled in the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey. Between 1998 and 2018, data showed that those who did not eat meat … Read more