Eradicating Elder Abuse is Everyone’s Responsibility

(Editor’s note: This content is provided by The John A. Hartford Foundation, a Next Avenue funder.) Are you safe at home? Many of us take the answer to that question for granted. After all, our home should be our refuge. It should be a place where we f… Continue reading

The Benefits of Pet-Friendly Retirement Communities

(Editor’s note: This content is sponsored by Acts Retirement-Life Communities.) Pets make wonderful companions no matter your age. The sheer presence of a pet in your life can not only bring joy but also improve your well-being in a number of different… Continue reading

Exploring ‘Solopreneurship’ After Retirement

(Editor’s note: This content is provided by VSP Vision Care, a Next Avenue sponsor.) Planning for the next chapter of your life, especially if you’re considering retirement, brings about many questions: Will I be able to travel? Should I contribute mor… Continue reading

Social Security: Secrets, Myths and Misconceptions

(Editor’s note: This content is sponsored by Acts Retirement-Life Communities.) Social Security isn’t the easiest thing in the world to understand. There are endless rules, and it seems like every rule has either an exception or so many options that it… Continue reading

Tips to Prepare for Retiring This Spring or Summer

After putting in several decades of hard work so you could retire comfortably, it’s finally time to pull the plug. As you begin to set your retirement dreams in motion, hold on. It’s not quite time to unwind just yet. There are a few final steps you’ll… Continue reading