Healthcare

A group of older people sit at rectangular tables with checkered table cloths. In the background a woman sits at an electric organ with lots of colorful lights.

In Rural Settings, Communities Step up to Help Aging Adults

By Cami Koons | September 28, 2023

For those aging in rural America, hospitals are distant, public transportation is scarce, isolation is likely and grocery stores and pharmacies are closing.

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Iola Riley reminisces while looking at the photo album commemorating her and her husband Ernest's 50-year wedding anniversary.

Aging in Place is a Struggle in Kansas City

By Mary Sanchez, Cody Boston | September 21, 2023

Caregiving is an act of love. Countless gestures of kindness are required. They are essential for people aging in place aging with dignity in Kansas City.

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An older adult and a younger person holding hands as they consider long-term care options.

Age-Old Questions | Planning for Long-Term Care

By Jamie Bosse, CFP, John G. McGrath | September 15, 2023

About 70% of Americans aged 65 and older will need long-term care at some point. Here are some financial planning tips to help ensure a good quality of life.

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Health care worker with nursing home resident

Long-Term Care Industry Scrambles to Care for Older Adults

By Tammy Worth | September 14, 2023

The long-term care industry, which already struggled to attract workers, facing a staffing crisis in the wake of the COVID pandemic.

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Many older adults remain active. This person is pulling a parachute to base jump.

Many Older Adults Think the Best Is Yet to Come

By Mark A. Stein | September 13, 2023

Age Wave founder Ken Dychtwald takes close looks at his life and his generation, and finds reasons to be encouraged about aging and older adults in America.

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