As retirement age creeps in, the elderly look for means through which they can engage themselves most if not all of the time. Luckily, most institutions of higher learning in the United States have free education programs, allowing older adults to complete a course without worrying about charges.

Many who have smoked for decades, finally come to the conclusion that being a smoker is no longer the best lifestyle choice, and they make the decision to quit smoking, even at the end of their lives. The path to smoking-related harm reduction is complex, learn more about it here.

The capability of handling credit cards well during retirement adds much to financial security, reduces stress, and may even bring about some valuable rewards. Herein, how senior retirees can make credit cards work in their benefit without overextending themselves financially is discussed.

Dementia refers to a large category of brain diseases that cause issues with memory, thinking and social skills sufficient to interfere with our everyday functioning. Here are a few strategies ones can use to prevent dementia as they age. This article describes the steps to take.

Irrespective of our best efforts, not every change that comes with aging is welcome, but what if a small device could restore the sounds of life? Explore how hearing aids are transforming the way seniors experience the world.

Among the elderly, one of the most common conditions is hearing loss: a third of adults aged 65–74 years are said to suffer from some impairment and 40–50% over the age of 75. In addition, some forms of hearing loss may be related to genetic factors or caused by exposure to certain diseases. Although the most common complaints are problems with not being able to hear or having to turn up devices to hear conversations, untreated hearing loss can become much bigger problems.

One of the major decisions in life is searching for an appropriate assisted living community. The right questions shall help make a satisfying choice for both the elderly and family members.