Seniors

Passions Project: Dean Banick

Zoo volunteer Photographed at Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Dean Banick’s sweet smile hints at his passion for engaging with people…

4 years ago

Photo Finish: Machiko Suzue

Ping-pong player Photographed at North Shore Senior Center, Northfield Wilmette resident Machiko Suzue may be quiet, but her competitive side…

4 years ago

Shutting Out the Coronavirus Threat for Seniors in Continuing Care Communities

With tight restrictions in place at their continuing care retirement community, Tom and Janice Showler are getting on each other’s…

5 years ago

Amid Pandemic, Programs Struggle to Reach Vulnerable Seniors Living at Home

This is the new reality as the COVID-19 virus barrels into communities across America. Older adults — the demographic group…

5 years ago

Loss of balance could signal underlying medical condition

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother, who is 82, has no major health issues, but she's become rather weak and frail…

8 years ago

Annuities that pay off for the sick

By Eleanor Laise, Kiplinger Retirement Report The vast majority of seniors don't have long-term-care insurance. For all but the wealthiest,…

9 years ago

New options for seniors to get care at home

By Eleanor Laise, Kiplinger Retirement Report As Americans age and the need for long-term care grows, the options for providing…

9 years ago

How stress affects seniors and how to manage it

Harvard Health Letters We all experience a little stress from time to time. It's not so hard to handle when…

9 years ago

Childless seniors need to build a safety net

By Susan B. Garland, Kiplinger Retirement Report Childless and divorced, Linda Wiesman, 67, is apprehensive about her future. With two…

9 years ago

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