Ideally Placed: The Societal Impact Of Aging In Place
March 22, 2023
As we previously posted about the idea of “aging in place,” a majority of older adults seem ready and willing to live out their days in the communities in which they have lived rather than move out of the area or enter a long-term care community. Real estate data seems…
Dollar Days: In Tough Times, Senior Discounts Are Welcome
March 22, 2023
It’s no secret that times are tough for many people right now. With inflation still high, investment accounts with low values, and retirement budgets often fixed, older adults may be struggling to keep up with expenses, let alone afford some little luxuries that one hopes are attainable during retirement. According…
Longevity Literacy: Understanding Your “Longevity” Odds As You Plan For Your Later Years
February 22, 2023
You may not be one of the billionaire tech guys who’s heavily investing in the possibility of living forever or be trying to “hack” your body to the point of aging in reverse, but there’s a good chance that you may live a lot longer than you realize. Certainly, demographic…
On The Beat With The Rookie Retiree: An Interview With Renee Langmuir, The Newest agebuzz Guest Blogger
January 25, 2023
Retirement and all of its ramifications is an essential topic of interest for agebuzz readers. We are therefore fortunate to introduce you to Renee Langmuir, founder of the website The Rookie Retiree and our newest agebuzz Guest Blogger. Her regular column will be entitled “The Rookie Retiree” and she will…
At Home: Have You Done The Planning To Age in Place?
December 14, 2022
This past spring, a survey was conducted by The Associated Press and NORC at The University of Chicago to find out whether older adults are worried about “aging in place.” As it turns out, not so much, at least among those who are 65 and older. According to the survey…
Bon Voyage: Travel Insights Heading Into The Holidays
November 2, 2022
Fall calls to mind travel: to meet up with family for holidays, to make plans for winter vacations, to tick off a destination on your bucket list, or to plan for better weather adventures. But as we’ve previously suggested, travel right now requires thoughtful planning and strategizing, given rising costs,…