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Posted on January 9, 2019 - Today in the U.S., the oldest seniors have an average of seven family members who can support their care needs. But projections are that this number will plunge as the baby boomers are increasingly in need of care. We hear the terms “elder orphans” and “kinless seniors” to describe people who have no spouse or adult children to help. To learn what they should know, read “Planning Ahead for Aging Solo.”

Posted on January 7, 2019 - We plan for health care during our senior years. We strategize our retirement finances. We make a plan about where to live, and how to remain socially connected. But there’s one other thing we might have forgotten. A new study shows that having a plan for preventing falls is also very important!

Posted on January 2, 2019 - Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Many of us pledge to take steps to improve our health. This year might be a great one to focus on bone and joint health problems, which are among the most prevalent and debilitating health challenges Americans face. To get you started, check out these ten great resolutions from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS):

Posted on December 27, 2018 - Some health insurers have dropped the SilverSneakers program, and seniors aren’t happy, reports Kaiser Health News.

Posted on December 20, 2018 - Next time there’s a parks levy in your community, consider all the benefits! Here’s more data showing that spending time in parks and other natural urban environments is good for our health.