seniors

Caregiving is a growing reality for many Americans, with financial, emotional, and professional impacts that are often long-lasting. As more adults take on the responsibility of caring for loved ones, new data reveals the scale of their challenges. Edward Jones, in partnership with Morning Consult...

A new study from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) reveals that millions of senior Americans could be faced with major obstacles under newly announced Social Security policies. What Happened: The report sheds light on how removing the option for phone applications for retirement and...

A recent study has found that dronabinol, a synthetic version of THC (the primary psychoactive component in cannabis), effectively reduces agitation in Alzheimer's patients. Presented at the International Psychogeriatric Association conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the study reveals that...

This article was originally published on Microdose and appears here with permission. As the population ages, there is a growing interest in finding new ways to promote healthy aging. Psychedelic therapies have emerged as a promising new approach, with the potential to improve mood, cognition, and...

For whatever reason, there is likely to come a time where you will have to breach an extremely personal — and therefore often equally uncomfortable — conversation with your parents. Akin to "the talk" parents give their children, "the money talk" children eventually have with their...

When it comes to retirement, saving is key. Many people save in the years leading up to their retirement in order to ensure that they can live out the rest of their days comfortably without depending on a salary. However, living on a finite amount of money can be daunting, making budgeting during...

Every time a shopper chooses to buy a product, he or she makes a choice among countless retailers. Why do consumers choose one retailer over the others? That is the billion-dollar question for retailers, often solidifying the difference between the Fortune 500 list and bankruptcy. Bizrate...

On June 18, the largest U.S. healthcare REIT, $24 billion cap Health Care REIT, Inc. (NYSE: HCN), and partner Revera, Inc. announced the acquisition of another Canadian seniors housing portfolio, by offering to acquire Regal Lifestyle Communities Inc. (TSE: RLC) for CAD$12.00 per share, or CAD$...

The fact that people are living longer now than at any other time in history means there is an unusually high number of senior citizens alive in the United States. The Baby Boomer generation has begun entering retirement age, and a number of companies now catering to seniors may be smart stock...

What a choice - stay in a Motel 6 or take a Caribbean cruise? Better yet, it’s the same price! According to Rich Tucker of CruiseDeals.com, who spoke to The Wall Street Journal, cruising can actually be cheaper than staying in a budget motel, especially when you consider the fact that meals and...