Posts Tagged ‘health’
Four-Legged Friends Help Buffer Loss of a Spouse
The loss of a loved one is one of life’s most stressful events. But new research suggests that having a furry loved one still at home may help ease the pain. Investigators looked at 437 older adults, some of whom lost a spouse, either through divorce or death. They found that having a cat or…
Read MoreStaying Healthy Now to Work Into Older Age
While you can take Social Security benefits at age 62 and get 75% of your maximum, waiting until you reach full retirement age (between age 66 and 67 depending on the year you were born) gets you much closer to the full amount. But the age at which Americans can collect the most dollars has…
Read MoreThe Latest in Assistive Technology for Independent Seniors
All seniors want to live rich, productive lives full of the activities and routines they’ve come to know and love. Unfortunately, difficulties that come with age such as reduced mobility, cognitive impairments, and other health issues can sometimes make living independently a challenge. Thankfully, seniors today are fortunate enough to have access to the latest…
Read MoreSenior Living Survey: 61 Percent of Adults Want to Age in Place
Americans are retaining a strong desire to age in place, as opposed to moving into some kind of assisted living arrangement. 61 percent of surveyed Americans said they want to age in place at their current home, even if they have to live alone. This is according to a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf…
Read MoreEven Age 80 Is Not Too Late to Begin Exercising
Even seniors who never exercised regularly can benefit from a workout program, researchers say. A new study found that men in their 70s and 80s who had never followed an exercise regimen could build muscle mass as well as “master athletes” — those of the same age who had worked out throughout their lives and…
Read MoreMore People Plan to Keep Working After Retirement
63 percent of self-employed American workers describe themselves as “looking forward” to retirement, and 26 percent say that they are “very much” looking forward to their post-working lives. The importance and form of retirement is also variably defined based on different demographics, and incorporates an increasing trend of of continuing work into a person’s senior…
Read MoreAAG Survey Defines ‘Dream Retirement’ Among Age Groups, Genders
In retirement, baby boomers look forward to spending more time with their families while Gen Xers and millennials aspire to travel after completing work. This is according to the results of the Dream Retirement Survey, a multi-generational nationwide poll designed to gauge different views on retirement that vary by generational and gender divides, conducted by…
Read MoreEven Age 80 Is Not Too Late to Begin Exercising
Even seniors who never exercised regularly can benefit from a workout program, researchers say. A new study found that men in their 70s and 80s who had never followed an exercise regimen could build muscle mass as well as “master athletes” — those of the same age who had worked out throughout their lives and…
Read MoreStay Social to Help Cut Your Odds of Dementia
The evidence continues to mount that staying socially engaged as you age helps keep dementia at bay. In a new study, British researchers found that being socially active in your 50s and 60s may reduce the risk of developing dementia. The findings showed that people in their 60s who interacted with friends nearly every day…
Read MoreMany American Workers Have No Access to Retirement Savings Plans
31 percent of employed Americans have no access to retirement savings accounts through their workplace. This is according to a new survey conducted by retirement advocacy organization Funding Our Future, in partnership with private research company Morning Consult. “Having enough money saved for retirement is one of the biggest financial challenges Americans face,” the press…
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