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Despite often being a welcome change for American seniors, the years after retirement can also present some unexpected challenges and concerns for older adults. Today, we’re going to focus on eight of the more common concerns seniors tend to have after retirement.  1. Covering Health-Related Expenses According to a survey conducted by Bankrate.com, nearly 30 percent of adults surveyed about retirement concerns were worried about medical expenses. Specifically, unexpected health-related…

Even though most seniors are going to need some assistance over the years, many of them would prefer to age in place. Living at home can be very important, but your aging loved one will most likely need some help if he or she plans to age in place. Here’s a quick glimpse at what the statistics say about aging in place and a few simple steps you can take…

Aging adults benefit from using the Internet to do things such as pay their bills and talk to their friends and family members. However, there are some serious dangers lurking online that your senior loved one might not know about. Your loved one needs to be just as safe online as in his or her home, and these are all important things to cover during your next talk about Internet…

Family caregivers frequently hear about activities of daily living (ADLs) that home care can help seniors perform. However, it’s common to be unsure of what exactly this entails. These are seven of the most crucial activities of daily living your senior loved one may need assistance with as he or she ages. 1. Bathing and Grooming Personal hygiene is critical for overall health in the golden years, and grooming goes…

Seniors need to find new activities that bring them joy, such as sacrificing time to help others. Becoming a volunteer provides newfound hope and boosts quality of life. Continue reading to learn why volunteering is beneficial in the senior years. Leads to Positive Habits Most volunteer opportunities are about uplifting and helping others, which includes making positive gestures or teaching people how to manage bad situations. Some of these positive…