Millions of Americans were wound tighter than a rubber band due to work stress before the coronavirus crisis. Now, things are worse. But Celeste Headlee, the NPR and public television host who just published the de-stress book, Do Nothing, says: “You h… Continue reading
A sneaker designed for runners who want to move slowly, rather than sprint. An app that helps caregivers keep track of their schedules and communicate easily with their older clients. A company that helps retirees who want to reenter the labor force — … Continue reading
The COVID-19 crisis has made it pretty much impossible for older adults to provide face-to-face mentoring and support to young people. Still, many nonprofits are scrambling to find ways to connect the generations now. Here at Encore.org (a nonprofit fo… Continue reading
(This article was updated March 23, 2020 and March 27, to reflect new programs from the Federal Reserve to assist small businesses and the new coronavirus stimulus law.) The pain and uncertainty of the impact of the coronavirus on small business owner… Continue reading
You’re eager to start a part-time business in retirement and have done your research. Now it’s time to learn about the legal requirements and tax implications; the human or electronic legal help you may need and what that could cost. First off: Decidin… Continue reading
The most unexpected lesson I learned from my 82-year-old mother’s stroke was what mobility-challenged people may face when they need to stay in the country’s more than 54,000 hotels. My education came from transporting my mother cross-country by car (t… Continue reading
The Social Security Administration has closed all its 1,200 field offices around the country until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, what will it mean for you if you’ll need help with benefits, a replacement Social Security card or ha… Continue reading
Last week, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in giving final approval to a five-year renewal of the programs and services of the Older Americans Act (OAA). This represented a strong bipartisan reaffirmation of the value of the law to maint… Continue reading
(This article originally appeared on Simplywise.com.) In 2019, 64 million Americans were estimated to have received Social Security benefits, and for more than half of beneficiaries age 65 or older, Social Security represented over 50% of their income…. Continue reading
(This article, by a 2015 Next Avenue Influencer in Aging, originally appeared on Medium.com. ) It’s too early to know if social isolation or the coronavirus (COVID-19) will kill more older adults in the long run. A heightened awareness of how a lack of… Continue reading