HIV/AIDS and Safety During COVID-19

(Editor’s note: This story is part of Still Here, Still Positive: A series on the first generation of Americans aging with HIV/AIDS, with support from The John A. Hartford Foundation.) As part of our special series “Still Here, Still Positive,” we’ve b… Continue reading

Coronavirus: What a Lack of Paid Sick Leave Means

(This article originally appeared on the PBS NewsHour site.) Judy Woodruff: State and local officials are warning that a number of measures may have to be taken to prevent the coronavirus outbreak from getting worse But, as William Brangham explains, s… Continue reading

Coronavirus: Coping With Uncertainty

The other night I was so worried about the coronavirus that I took five milligrams of Ativan, but all it did was make me feel hung over. The next day, I ran four miles and walked another two. Neither helped. “I shall die of eating an unwashed grape,” I… Continue reading

Coronavirus: Coping With Uncertainty

The other night I was so worried about the coronavirus that I took five milligrams of Ativan, but all it did was make me feel hung over. The next day, I ran four miles and walked another two. Neither helped. “I shall die of eating an unwashed grape,” I… Continue reading

Coronavirus: What to Know If You’ll Work From Home

With the coronavirus spread, I’ve seen a rush of companies telling employees to work from home, including Microsoft, Facebook and Amazon. Long before that, many people have been considering the possibility of working remotely. But who could have antici… Continue reading

Coronavirus: Protection in Long-Term Care

As confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to spread across the U.S., concern for our own health and our loved ones’ health is understandably high. It’s especially worrisome for older adults, who are more vulnerable to this infection; fo… Continue reading

Ways to Keep Health Costs From Cutting Into Retirement Savings

When steep medical costs cut into your retirement savings, the results can be staggering and painful. They were for the mother of Bradford Daniel Creger, chief economist & lead wealth strategist at Total Financial Resource Group in Glendale, Calif…. Continue reading

Coronavirus: How to Prepare to Stay At Home

As the coronavirus spreads in this country, my wife and I have adopted a “don’t panic, but prepare” frame of mind. About 80 people in this country were known to be infected by the scary virus in 13 states as I wrote this, with 14 known deaths. The numb… Continue reading

HIV/AIDS’ Effect on Aging: Still Unclear

(Editor’s note: This story is part of Still Here, Still Positive: a series on the first generation of Americans aging with HIV/AIDS, with support from The John A. Hartford Foundation.) Craig Washington has never spent a night in the hospital because of… Continue reading

6 Hot Jobs That Cater to Older Adults

You’ve undoubtedly heard that Americans are living longer. But have you thought about how you might adjust your career to personally take advantage of the longevity trend? The needs of aging boomers and their parents are opening up a variety of job opp… Continue reading