“What was it I was looking for in the frigde?” “What was it I was supposed to get at the store?” “What’s your name again?” Most of us have had to ask questions like this, and it seems to happen more often as we get older. We can’t turn back our biological clock, but there are ...

A growing number of older adults are in debt in retirement, according to the 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances from the Federal Reserve. Among people ages 65 to 74, the share with debt rose to 65% in 2022, up from 50% in 1989 (the first time this question was asked). For people 75 and over, 53% ...

Seniors who manage to stay in their homes often live longer and happier lives. But staying at home often means responding to the needs of the individual senior and the environment. Rebuilding Together, a national non-profit has put together the following general checklist of areas that may ...

Caring for a loved one with dementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. People with dementia from conditions such as Alzheimer’s and related diseases have a progressive biological brain disorder that makes it more and more difficult for them to remember things, think clearly, ...

Everyone needs a place where they can retreat to, a place that is uniquely theirs. If you are a male, that venue might be called a man cave, where friends can gather, adult beverages consumed and quietness contemplated. From time to time, these spaces are renovated garages, attics or ...

MARQUETTE — Senior citizens certainly do not want to fall and risk an injury. Most serious falls occur in and around the home, and can be life-changing. To help maintain your independence, it’s important to understand the ways seniors can protect themselves from falls. Some simple ...