Baby Boomers and beyond: Working far past retirement age

Baby Boomers and beyond: Working far past retirement age

Many Americans are worried they won’t have enough money saved to retire, and a cohort of the oldest workers is proving this concern to be legitimate. Nearly half a million Americans over the age of 80 are still working, while the 75-plus demographic is the...
Why Bruce Willis’ family moved him into a separate home

Why Bruce Willis’ family moved him into a separate home

When Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023 after a 2022 diagnosis of aphasia, his family faced the need to reassess how to best care for him. This past August, his wife, Emma Heming Willis, revealed that Bruce had moved into a nearby...
Older adults struggle to meet the dual burden of housing and care

Older adults struggle to meet the dual burden of housing and care

After many years of handling daily tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and cooking, we tend to take for granted that we can do these tasks without help. However, as we age, many of us will need help with some of these tasks, as well as other daily activities. In fact,...
Pairing Medicare coverage with your current health insurance

Pairing Medicare coverage with your current health insurance

As Americans approach age 65, many find themselves navigating the complex relationship between Medicare and other forms of health insurance, such as pairing employer-sponsored coverage, retiree health benefits, and COBRA continuation coverage. Understanding how these...
Approaching retirement age? View the Senior Happiness Index

Approaching retirement age? View the Senior Happiness Index

While states such as Florida, North Carolina, and Arizona have seen the largest influx of retirees as of 2023, these states are not necessarily among the very happiest places for older adults in the United States, according to new data. Caring.com released its...