When it comes to establishing wills and estate plans, older Americans outpace their younger counterparts. Still, a significant number — 19 percent of those over age 72 and 42 percent of those between 53 and 71, according to survey data — lack any type of estate plan. Although managing these details can seem daunting, and […]
Physical activity has many benefits for senior citizens. These benefits can provide great improvement for the quality of life for seniors. Physical activity provides many benefits for the body, the mind, and the spirit. Mind The effects of aging can affect the mind and this is a concern for seniors and for the ones who
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Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities. The 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections
Tax provisions recently made their way into the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which became law in August 2022, along with the SECURE 2.0 Act in December 2022. Lower-income household tax code changes will automatically take effect. Households of higher income and net worth may want to review their retirement and estate plans to see if changes are
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Isolation can be a real drag on the spirit. It’s critical to check in with seniors regularly, especially during the holiday season when people of all ages may feel more alone. It can be particularly challenging for seniors who live far away from their families. Technology can provide many solutions to reduce feelings of isolation,
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