Stretch your savings and live your golden years to the fullest in these budget-friendly cities and towns.

The cost of healthcare is one that preoccupies Americans across the board. As the Baby Boomer generation continues to retire, the demand for healthcare services is increasing, putting additional strain on public and private healthcare funding systems.

To protect the health and safety of the millions of people on Medicare plans, adjustments were made to Original Medicare benefits following the development of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Learn more about Medicare plans and the coronavirus.

Older Americans face unique challenges that lead to increased stress, which can significantly impact their health. We surveyed the Age-Friendly Institute audience to understand their stress levels and coping mechanisms.

Navigating Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Prescription Drug Plans (Part D) can be complex, especially with the numerous options and regulations. Making mistakes during enrollment can have significant financial and healthcare implications. Here are five common pitfalls to avoid and tips to ensure you make informed decisions in 2024:
 

Climate change draws passion-- and in many cases, action-- from younger and older generations alike.

From the  perspective older adults in the workforce, age bias is considered a major obstacle, but that’s finally changing.  

As the population ages, the question of how to provide care to older adults is increasingly on people's minds. Whether the best care is provided at home by loved ones or professional care providers is a question many struggle with. If the choice is made to care for loved ones at home, what is the financial and emotional impact?

Leaving a legacy can mean vastly different things to different people and is a highly personal concept. Overall, most say it boils down to how you are remembered.  For example, do people feel that you made a positive contribution?  Were you connected to something bigger than yourself?

Based on 75,000+ user-submitted star ratings, these are the top 20 states for age-friendly living. How does your state rank? See the full list and add your own star rating and comments on your community.