They’re tasty, convenient, quick to prepare, and cheap. We’re talking about a category of food items referred to as “ultraprocessed,” the kind young people (and some not-so-young) love to grab for a quick meal or snack. Well over half the calories consumed here in the U.S. come from ultraprocessed foods, and no wonder: thanks to … Read more

What does it mean to be a senior citizen in America living on the edge of financial disaster? While different states and regions have different gauges of financial need, one common standard used for many years is the so-called federal poverty level, designed to define where true economic insecurity begins. But now there is new data … Read more

Helping a parent or a loved one with the nursing home admissions process is stressful, emotional, and confusing – just ask anyone who has done it. Apart from the fact that the person being admitted is probably unhappy about it, you as the person handling the details suddenly find yourself faced with questions you can’t … Read more

Retirement planning is a complex process, especially when it’s done correctly. The professional team at AgingOptions, led by Rajiv Nagaich, has spent the past two decades guiding thousands of clients, seminar guests, and radio listeners along the pathway to a brighter retirement future. We’re the first to acknowledge that knowing where to begin planning for … Read more

What a difference a week makes! Just last week here on the AgingOptions Blog, we shared this story from Kaiser Health News noting the confusion surrounding the second COVID booster shot. The question millions of eligible Americans – already vaxed and boosted once – are asking themselves is, with new variants attacking and infecting the population to the … Read more

Can your financial plan act as a kind of “stress test” to see how well-prepared you are for a tumultuous economy?  According to this recent CNBC article, that’s exactly what a good financial plan should be able to do. But while we like the “stress test” concept, we found the rest of the article, co-written by reporters Sharon Epperson … Read more

Almost two and a half years into the pandemic, we’re still talking about COVID – and increasingly debating what’s the best “booster strategy” to help stave off a seemingly endless array of viral variants. Millions of seniors are fully vaccinated and have had one booster shot, with many (including President Biden, who tested positive anyway) … Read more

For years now, we at the AgingOptions Blog have been wondering when the senior housing industry is finally going to wake up to the opportunity afforded by millions of aging baby boomers. While many prefer to age in place, there are also plenty of active retirees in their 60s and 70s for whom the traditional … Read more

When we picture a caregiver, the first image that comes to mind might be that of a bedside nurse, or a hospital orderly. The role of caregiving seems to include either direct medical care – injections, prescriptions, blood pressure cuffs – or the less-pleasant demands of keeping the person needing care clean, dressed, and fed … Read more

Today’s scammers, fraudsters and con artists are relentless. These evil thieves and tricksters never tire of coming up with ways to separate you from your account numbers, your personal identification, and ultimately your cash. Seniors, as we’re aware by now, tend to be tragically susceptible to scams and frauds, as the perpetrators know well: some sources … Read more