In recent years, aging Americans have become increasingly interested in continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) or life plan communities. These senior living communities offer the array of care options necessary for aging adults to move through the stages of independent,…
AARP estimates that three out of four Americans over the age of 50 are planning on aging in place. These seniors are willing to employ alternative solutions to make it happen. The alternatives include home sharing (32%), modifying their home…
Wellness and affordable solutions are at the core of a new era of senior consumption. Improving and maintaining greater physical and mental health lifestyles through proactive and preventative measures is increasing. For seniors to thrive and flourish in retirement, technology…
Living options can become an issue as Americans age. As we grow older, senior living options vary widely based on what level of care is required. Available options are tied to the resources a senior has to cover living costs…
The Coronavirus is isolating our elder population from their family and extended community, increasing the likelihood of elder neglect. With the flu season fast on approach this isolation and the possibility of a resurgence of COVID-19, older Americans will likely…
A senior who has no children and no younger (or healthier) family members to assist them as they age is said to be solo aging. As in generations before, baby boomers are living longer and healthier lives but for some,…
The coronavirus pandemic presented a dilemma, how to provide caregiving to the most susceptible to the COVID-19 virus. Family caregivers that use to aid their family directly, now find themselves learning how to be long-distance providers during this pandemic. US…
Solo aging is becoming more prevalent especially in the baby boomer population. However, many Americans are running out of family caregivers to assist them in their quest for elderly living independence. The ratio of caregivers to care recipients has fallen…