Senior Driving – Functionality Over Age

Senior Driving: Treating health problems to improve function can help older adults drive safely. Age alone shouldn’t be a reason to quit driving… Instead, the focus should be directed towards the individual's functionality. To increase the awareness of safer senior driving options that exist, AARP Driver Safety offers a variety of programs to educate older drivers.

When the Assisted-Living Bill Balloons

The MetLife Mature Market Institute recently reported that assisted-living costs climbed 5.2 percent from 2009 to 2010, to a national monthly average of $3,293.Click here for the entire article: .https://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/07/when-the-assisted-living-bill-balloons/

Admitting it’s time to Move

In survey after survey, older Americans say they want to stay in their own homes as long as possible. Forget senior housing, they say. But many don't avoid time in a senior building, and the timing of a move can make a difference in their experience.To read the entire article, click on this link:https://www.

Checklist: Can Mom or Dad Still Live at Home?

As people age, they can develop difficulties performing everyday activities. But when is there cause for concern? When should services be considered, and when are those services no longer enough?This checklist can help families determine what resources might be appropriate now and help prepare for the future.