There are hundreds of articles published every year telling seniors how to evaluate their housing choices, and many of them are helpful. But we think this article from Kiplinger may be the first one we’ve seen that bases its questions on something as simple as ice cream. We’re referring to this clever idea as “The … Read more

It’s not surprising to read that many seniors are approaching retirement with little or no savings set aside. In fact, just recently we presented a story here on the Blog describing how money woes are impacting Americans’ mental health. If you’re already retired, or within a few years of stopping regular work, you might think … Read more

If you really want to know the lay of the land – the ins and outs of a place, say – the best advice is to ask someone who has spent time there. The same applies to something as challenging and deeply personal as being a family caregiver: theoretical knowledge is useless compared to the … Read more

To make a marriage work, what’s the ideal age difference between partners? While statisticians may be able to give a technical answer to that question, the fact is that any marriage can work, no matter which partner is older and by how many years. Still, as we read last summer in this article from the … Read more

What’s the one thing that causes you the most stress in your life? We’ll bet it’s money. One article we found in researching this story quoted the American Psychological Association who found that the top cause of stress in the United States is – you guessed it – money. In an APA survey from a … Read more

All of us at AgingOptions salute the men and women of our armed forces who have sacrificed their lives to preserve American freedom. To honor those fallen heroes, along with the millions more who have served and continue to serve, we offer President Ronald Reagan’s Memorial Day Proclamation originally presented 40 years ago for Memorial … Read more

Social Security is the literal lifeblood for millions of retirees. Once those benefits start to flow, nothing can keep them from arriving in your bank account like clockwork, month after month – or at least, that’s what many of us prefer to believe. The reality is, however, that there are a few hiccups that can … Read more

As you grow older, is it your desire to age in place in your own home? As much as you might be tempted to answer that question with a resounding yes, the actual real-life issues that aging in place raises can be more complex, and require more thought and preparation, than many of us realize. … Read more

Anyone who has ever sailed in open water understands the idea of a safe harbor. When the weather threatens and the sea becomes turbulent, even the largest ships head for the calm, protective waters of a port where they can ride out the storm in safety – a “safe harbor.” In a metaphorical way, a … Read more

For many Americans, the idea of retiring early continues to hold a special allure. Many of us heard tales of the “Microsoft millionaires” who joined that company early on, rode the wave of skyrocketing stock prices, and retired in their forties or early fifties with seven-figure nest eggs. There’s something enticing about the notion of … Read more