The 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) could push Social Security benefits to a record high for married seniors. Per the Senior Citizens League, the projected COLA for 2027 is 3.6%, 0.8 percentage points higher than this year’s 2.8% and a figure that would raise the average retirement benefit to $2,161 a month. In turn, it’ll increase … 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
It’s a Tuesday afternoon in Brooklyn Heights, and Pamela has just arrived at her bachelorette party. It’s a peculiar one: The bride-to-be appears to be a bespectacled 80-something with a practical coral coat and significant hearing loss. There’s nothing but imaginary salt and pepper on the fold-up table. Plus, the three men posing as Pamela’s … Read more
He robbed the cradle — and she broke the internet. A 22-year-old Italian influencer who went viral for a series of posts about the nearly four-decade age gap with her 60-year-old husband is clapping back at critics who called her “a gold digger.” “Reducing a woman’s choices to money is one of the oldest and most unfair stereotypes. … Read more
Most mornings, style maven Debra Rapoport wakes up in her Manhattan apartment and gets ready to post her colorful, fashionably maximalist fits to Instagram, where she boasts 109,000 avid followers and counting. On Thursday nights, Gerald Delet and James Valentino can be found taking their places at a popular local nightspot, where they’re always sure … Read more
This restaurant did not respect its elders. A pleasant lunch outing quickly turned rotten for a group of senior citizens after they received a restaurant bill with a “completely disrespectful” note. The shocking incident occurred earlier this week at Deacon Blues Restaurant in Watervliet, a town just outside of Albany, New York. What was meant … Read more
Older U.S. adults are increasingly dying from unintentional falls, according to a new federal report published Wednesday, with white people accounting for the vast majority of the deaths. From 2003 to 2023, death rates from falls rose more than 70% for adults ages 65 to 74, the report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and … Read more
Where you live can have a big impact on your mental health. Particularly for seniors, it’s important to settle down in a location that promotes happiness. Older adults face a higher risk of mental health problems due to circumstances like the loss of loved ones, loneliness, chronic illness or disability, medications, changes brought on by retirement and … Read more
It’s critical that seniors be strong on their feet, as falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults. In the US alone, almost a third of people over the age of 65 fall each year, resulting in injuries and occasionally death. Falls in the elderly cost $30 billion yearly to treat and can … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle “felt forced” to step back from their roles as senior members of the royal family, a London court has heard. The Duke of Sussex, 40, is in the UK for a two-day appeal to win back taxpayer-funded security detail for him and his family. During Tuesday’s court hearing, Harry’s legal … Read more
It was an emotional scene Friday at the PMAC in Baton Rouge, where Olivia “Livvy” Dunne and the fellow seniors on LSU’s gymnastics team were honored as they wrap up their collegiate careers. In a new video posted Saturday on her TikTok page, the fifth-year athlete and social media phenom waved to the crowd while … Read more
Florence “Fireball Flo” Hackman, the Ohio woman who went viral last year after she received shots to celebrate her birthday, recently turned 106 – and she is still drinking Fireball. “Flo brightens our days and reminds us about all the fun and joy we can experience later in life,” Kristen Kelly, executive director of the … Read more
Rudy Callegari is no top model. So when fashion photographer Nigel Barker tapped him to strike a pose for his “Senior Portraits” series, the 97-year-old World War II vet was thunderstruck. “I thought, ‘Who the hell am I that he’d want to take my picture?’” Callegari, from Red Hook, told The Post with a laugh. … Read more
Forget Zero Bond or Soho House: New York’s most exclusive dinner club is comprised entirely of senior citizens. Thirsty Gen Z influencers need not apply. Restaurant Club is reserved for residents of the Watermark at Brooklyn Heights, a luxury retirement community catering to the over-65s, and each month, members leave their lavish digs to explore … Read more
No senior members of the royal family are expected to join Prince Harry to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games in the UK, according to a report. The Duke of Sussex is gearing up to return to London on May 8 for the first time since his visit to see King Charles after his … Read more
Ava Hunt is capping off her senior year of high school in style. The 18-year-old daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt recently enjoyed her final spring formal, posting a collection of pics Tuesday on Instagram from the big night. Captioning the post, “The last dance #senior #springformal,” Hunt can be seen wearing an elegant maxi … Read more
It appears that even Kate Middleton’s senior staffers don’t have knowledge of her post-recovery process. The Princess of Wales, 42, has been recovering from her abdominal surgery behind closed doors since January — but according to those working for her, she is nowhere to be seen. “A few of Kate’s senior staffers haven’t been able … Read more
“Did I wait too long to turn the lights back on?” So wonders Billy Joel — a legend for all lifetimes — on “Turn the Lights Back On,” his return from his self-imposed songwriting retirement that arrived Thursday morning, 50 years after his “Piano Man” breakthrough in November 1973. And man, he can still sing … Read more
Call it Sympathy for the Seniors. In a pairing over 60 years in the making, the not-so-retiring Rolling Stones will be hitting the road in 2024 on a tour backed by the AARP. That’s right — Mick Jagger, 80; Keith Richards, who turns 80 on Dec. 18; and Ronnie Wood, 76, are throwing in with … Read more
Amid the buzz of adorable puppies and playful kittens in adoption centers, the charm of a senior pet beckoning for love and attention cannot be ignored. Embracing the opportunity to provide a loving home for an older companion is a uniquely rewarding experience, though vastly different than taking home a new puppy. Adopting a senior pet might … Read more