Gift shopping for grandchildren can be tricky. Some of your grandchildren may appear to have everything. Others may appear to have nothing except perhaps a smartphone and earbuds. What, if anything,... READ MORE

At first glance, "low-key holiday celebration" sounds like a contradiction. Can an event indeed be festive if it doesn't involve roasting an enormous bird, baking an army of gingerbread men and sourci... READ MORE

It's often said that wine gets better with age. But could it also be the case that aging gets better with wine?Some experts think that it does. That's excellent news for those of us who enjoy a glass ... READ MORE

While anyone can get scammed, older adults are particularly vulnerable to this kind of crime, partially because they’re a heavily targeted population. The FBI estimates that fraudsters steal some $3 b... READ MORE

Looking for strict guidelines on keeping up with 10,000 steps a day or how much spinach to incorporate into your diet? This isn’t the blog for that. Nutrition and exercise are crucial, of course, for ... READ MORE

It was 56 years ago today that President Johnson signed this national health insurance program into law. Since then, Medicare has covered at least some healthcare expenses for millions of American old... READ MORE

Do you remember when you, or perhaps one of your children, chose a college? All those anxious hours poring over brochures, totting up costs, assessing strengths and weaknesses — and all to decide wher... READ MORE

Some say that independent living is a great way to retire. We say that it’s a great way to live. Independent living can offer older adults the most freedom and opportunity they’ve ever known. Bills, g... READ MORE

Summer’s here and the time is right … for having fun outdoors in accordance with the CDC's revised guidelines for vaccinated older adults?Admittedly, this isn’t quite as catchy as the Martha and the V... READ MORE