When we think of growing older in America, we typically think of people aging as a couple. For most seniors, that image is true: the majority of U.S. adults are aging in the company of a spouse or partner. But roughly 20 percent of adults 50 and older are “solo agers,” living and growing older … Read more
Every so often, a story comes across our desks that demands our full attention. We experienced that late last year when we first encountered this deeply moving column in the Wall Street Journal. It chronicles the lives of Glenn and Karen Ruffenach, a couple who meticulously designed their golden years, only to have those plans … Read more
When we read about the onset of dementia, we assume its symptoms will develop gradually over a period of months and even years. We think that, if it happened to us, we’d have time to adjust. But with the unpredictable nature of dementia, that’s not always true. A few years back, we came across a … Read more
As the U.S. population continues to age rapidly, an increasing number of families are facing complex senior care decisions. Navigating the modern health care system can leave adult children and relatives feeling completely overwhelmed. Many family members find themselves desperately searching for professional guidance to help them identify the right resources and make informed medical … Read more
Is Medicaid a one-size-fits-all answer to the problem of costly long-term care? Clearly, if you’ve been listening to AgingOptions radio, you know the answer. Medicaid is a vital component of America’s delivery of long-term care services to seniors, but it clearly isn’t designed for everyone. Here at AgingOptions, we have spoken and written a great … Read more
As we often note here on the Blog, family caregivers are the unsung heroes in our nation’s healthcare system. Firm statistics may be hard to come by, but data suggests that there are at least 48 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S., with about half that number caring for older adults in a residential setting. … Read more
Here in the U.S., our culture deeply admires the person who can do it all without complaining. One of our favorite cultural icons is the individual who stands alone, rises to the occasion, and never asks for help. While that go-it-alone mentality might work in the movies, real life presents a much harsher reality. Operating … 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 in this article from the GoBankingRates website, … Read more
For most of us, our first true “rite of passage” into something like adulthood was getting our driver’s license. While times have changed somewhat, it’s probably still true that your driver’s license – more than anything else you carry in your wallet or purse – symbolizes freedom and independence. Even if we spend all our … Read more
The loss of independence is a primary concern for many aging adults. For most Americans, that sense of freedom is directly tied to the ability to get behind the wheel. We have long associated driving with personal liberty, a sentiment echoed in decades of car culture and song. While physical or mental decline eventually necessitates … Read more
Will your plan for retirement lead to disaster if your health fails? Will you end up forced into institutional care, go broke paying for care, or become a burden on your family?
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