The vast majority of seniors would choose aging at home rather than going to a hospital or other facility. Americans are living longer,...

The move to senior living years ago was primarily made due to need. Typically, a health crisis forced the issue. But more active older...

By Jill Ball, President of VIP America This is a question that hopefully will not be needed in the lifetime of a loved one or someone you...

“The stairs are getting so hard to climb.” “Since my wife died, I just open a can of soup for dinner.” “I’ve lived here 40 years. No...

We understand times get tough. There is a neighborhood organization that helps seniors get access to the financial and educational...

Physical activity is good for people of all ages. Staying active can help to: • Lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2...

From early on in the coronavirus pandemic, we realized that our personal decisions weren’t simply for our own well-being. Instead, our...

Most of us in our so-called “Golden Years” readily admit that we are not particularly tech-savvy, especially when compared with our...

Retirement doesn’t have to be your one-way ticket to a sedentary life. Learn about senior programs and services that can help you stay...

Loneliness in the elderly population is a growing health concern among families and physicians. According to the 2010 US Census Bureau,...

Aging is different for everyone. In fact, the appearance of age is so different from person to person that I is nearly impossible to...

One of the first questions to emerge during the search for an assisted living community is how much it will cost. Many variables will...

You’re never too old to reap the rewards of yoga. For seniors who are looking for a safe, effective way to enhance their physical health...

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on employment for people of all ages. But researchers found that during its course, workers 55 and older...

Seniors may find the holiday season less than joyous for a variety of reasons, but here are a few to consider: Limited mobility: Many...

around the world, the impacts of the recent pandemic, both immediate and repercussive, cannot be overstated. Deaths, economic downturns...

Testing Needs of the Hospice Community Continue to Grow (Alexandria, Va) - In a letter sent to Department of Health and Human Services...

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. This year’s theme is “It’s About How You Live.” Hospice and palliative care...

We’ve all heard stories about the dangers of elderly drivers. A senior woman accidentally hits the accelerator instead of the brake pedal...

After a certain age, some level of decline should be expected year after year. In our forties and fifties, this decline is incremental....