Lowe’s sees sales growth by helping baby boomers stay in their homes

By: Melissa Repko Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison struggled to find the items he needed when retrofitting his father’s home to allow him to safely age in place. That frustrating search about two years ago inspired the home improvement retailer’s latest initiative. It announced plans Wednesday to become a “one-stop shop” for supplies for seniors, such as...

¿Son los adultos mayores más felices?

Por: Pilar Ibáñez De acuerdo a un estudio realizado sobre el manejo de las emociones a través de la vida, se encontró que los adultos mayores tienen una tendencia a ser más felices que otras generaciones. ¿Por qué? Y ¿Qué podemos aprender de ellos? Al parecer los adultos mayores reportan sentirse más felices (más experiencias...

If you’re rejoining the workforce after retiring, here’s how to handle your Medicare coverage

By: Sarah O´Brien It’s not uncommon to discover that retirement isn’t the ideal existence you thought it would be. If you are a retiree on Medicare who’s rejoining the workforce, be aware that you might have choices when it comes to your health-care coverage. Depending on where you work, you may be able to drop...

Millions of baby boomers have left the workplace since 2020. Are they coming back?

By Sue Hertz For many older workers, the coronavirus pandemic forced a rethink about the nature and meaning of work. The Washington Post spoke to seven Americans who were forced out of or fled their jobs before the full retirement age of 67 - and are weighing their options. Call it a pause. Call it a...

Retirees: Choose The Best Person To Help Keep Your Money Safe As You Age

By: Steve Vernon As you age, you might become more vulnerable to financial losses due to fraud, exploitation by unethical relatives or friends, or simply making mistakes. Many boomers have witnessed this situation with their parents or older relatives, which should be a wake-up call.  To address your risk of diminished capacity, you’ll want to...

Outdoor activities that are perfect for seniors

By: Metro Creative There are plenty of senior-friendly outdoor activities that provide a great reason to get off the couch and take in all that Mother Nature has to offer. The great outdoors beckons people of all ages. Fresh air can be hard to resist, and the benefits of spending time outdoors are so numerous...

Determining Your Retirement Savings Target

By: Emi Onuki The notion of retiring sounds pretty awesome, having enough money in the bank that you can live out the remainder of your days without any concern for funds coming or going. Well, maybe a little concern. But to actually reach that point, you need to have enough money saved up that you...

Pandemic health challenges solved by retirement living

By: Chartwell Families with senior loved ones living alone in their own homes right now may feel concerned for their overall health and well-being. Falls have traditionally been one of the biggest fears, and with good reason: four out of five injury hospitalizations involving Canadian seniors were due to a fall, most of them occurring...

Geriatric physician discusses the key to healthy aging

By: Taylor Murray Whether you’re concerned about weight gain, aches and pains, or chronic diseases, the key to healthy aging is a healthy lifestyle. WSPA News spoke with a geriatric medicine physician about what is and isn’t normal when it comes to getting older and how to age well. Getting older is inevitable, but that...

Retirees: Take This First Step To Keep Your Money Safe As You Age

By: Steve Vernon There’s been a growing awareness of a significant risk that retirees face as they age into their 80s and 90s: They may not be capable of managing their money due to forgetfulness, distracting health issues, or diminished cognitive capacity. This makes them vulnerable to financial losses that could come from simply making...