An 82-year-old Beverly woman thought the phone call was a simple mistake. The caller, a contractor, wanted to…
Options Counseling
When 78-year-old Marie found herself struggling to manage daily tasks, she and her family faced an overwhelming list…
Safety During a Power Outage
As the weather turns cold, the chance of a weather-related power outage increases. An extended electrical outage can…
Brushing Scams
Most people smile when they find an unexpected package on their doorstep. After all, who doesn’t like a…
The Friendship Recession
America is facing what some researchers call a “friendship recession”—a decline in the number and depth of personal…
Digital Inheritance
Wills and trusts traditionally provide the roadmap to how houses, bank accounts, and heirlooms will be distributed. But…
Gig Economy & Older Participants
In the past decade, a new economic trend has taken hold in the U.S.—known as gig economy, which…
Aging & Homelessness
When most people picture homelessness, they often imagine younger adults or people in midlife. But in cities and…
Space Heater Safety
As temperatures start to drop in the evenings, I will likely start using a space heater while I…
Fall Prevention Awareness Week
September 22-26 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. The issue of falls among the older community has garnered increasing…