Posts Tagged ‘senior’
Reverse purchase financing: The financing option no one is talking about
Did you know that in 2022, both younger and older Baby Boomers made up the largest generation of American homebuyers? This cohort accounted for 1,950,000 properties — equating to 39% of total homes purchased! With over 12,000 Americans turning 65 every day in 2024, this burgeoning market will undoubtedly continue to bring more buyers and…
Read MoreToo Many U.S. Babies Still Sleep in Positions That Raise SIDS Risk
Despite decades of campaigns highlighting the “baby on back” recommendation for safe infant sleep, 12% of 4-month-old babies in the United States are still put to bed lying on their sides or tummies, a new report finds. That number rises to 19% among infants aged 9 months and 23% among 1-year-olds. Putting an infant to…
Read MoreHidden Costs of Aging in Place
A recent survey from the American Advisors Group found that 74% of adult children of baby boomer parents prefer that their parents retire and age in their own homes—this to relieve the financial and emotional pressures stemming from elder care and growing retirement insecurity. Staying in your home as you age allows you to stay…
Read MoreGetting Fitter Can Really Help Keep Dementia at Bay
People whose genes put them at high risk for dementia may be able to fight Mother Nature and win, new research out of Sweden suggests. The weapon: Working out on a regular basis to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, also known as CRF. CRF is the capacity of the body’s circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen…
Read MoreJust 5 Extra Minutes of Exercise Per Day Could Lower Blood Pressure
It doesn’t take much: Adding just five minutes of exercise to your daily routine lowers your blood pressure and might cut your odds for heart disease, new research shows. “The good news is that whatever your physical ability, it doesn’t take long to have a positive effect on blood pressure,” said study lead author Jo…
Read MoreHow Reverse for Purchase can help baby boomer borrowers
Older Americans are sitting on more than $12 trillion in home equity, according to the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA)/Riskspan Reverse Mortgage Market Index. These homeowners are seeking different retirement solutions to help allocate their home equity and make it more durable over the next 20 to 30 years. According to data from Statista,…
Read MoreAre You Holding Your Arm the Right Way When Your Blood Pressure Is Taken?
How you hold your arm during a blood pressure test can significantly impact the accuracy of your results. A new study finds not following current guidelines during a BP screening may lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension. Researchers looked at the effects of three common arm positions on 133 adults, 18 to 80 years old.…
Read MoreBright Lights at Night May Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Too much light pollution at night may increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. In a new study, researchers compared outdoor light intensity in 48 states with Alzheimer’s rates and risk factors. In people 65+, light pollution was more strongly linked to the brain disorder than alcohol abuse, kidney disease, depression and obesity. Only high…
Read MoreRed Meat Linked to Higher Odds for Type 2 Diabetes
Eating red meat and processed meat can increase a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new review finds. Regularly eating 50 grams of processed meat a day — the equivalent of two slices of ham — increased by 15% a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes within the next 10 years, results…
Read More69% of Seniors Say Social Security ‘Critical’ to Retirement Plans
More than two-thirds of seniors say that Social Security benefits are critical to their retirement planning according to a new survey, while a plurality said their biggest financial regret from their younger days was not saving enough. The April survey was conducted by LendEDU, an online student loan refinancing marketplace, which sought the opinions of…
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