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As Men Age, They Often Face Isolation, Loss of Connection

Isolation is a condition that plagues many older Americans – as many as one-third, according to current research. Hundreds of articles have linked loneliness to a wide range of health concerns among U.S. seniors: for example, early in 2023 we wrote an article here on the Blog highlighting a Johns Hopkins study connecting isolation with … Read more

Dementia vs. Normal Brain Aging: Some Telltale Differences

In popular culture, we call them “senior moments” – those episodes of forgetfulness that we all experience. Where are my glasses? What’s Betty’s husband’s name? What the heck did I come upstairs for? We usually laugh off these episodes, but in the back of our minds there’s often an ominous question lurking: “Is this something … Read more

When It Makes Sense to Claim Social Security Benefits at Age 62

When it comes to a so-called “claiming strategy” for Social Security benefits, there’s no one-size-fits-all recommendation. The sheer number of variables involved makes this a complex decision. It seems to us that the answer to any question related to the timing of Social Security benefits always begins with, “It depends.” In spite of the fact … Read more

Planning for Retirement: It’s a Play in Three Acts

When planning for retirement, many of us think of our “post-work” years as one long season of life. But as most retirement planners know, and most retirees eventually discover, planning for retirement doesn’t mean planning for one season. It really means planning for three distinct periods of life, like watching a play in three acts. … Read more

Some Surprising Facts You Might Not Know About Assisted Living

For seniors who need extra care, yet want to maintain some degree of independence, assisted living has emerged as a popular option. Data suggests that about 800,000 older adults currently reside in assisted living facilities, and about half of these residents are 85 and older. The ideal candidate for assisted living care is a senior … Read more

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