Homeownership is not the boon to older Americans that it once was.
Category: Elderly
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As Gen X-ers Inch Toward Retirement, They’re Considering Where to Live
The oldest members of Generation X are several years from stopping work, but some are already seeking homes that will suit their later years.
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My Grandfather-in-Law, My Roommate
Life lessons from a 97-year-old lawyer of the old school.
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China’s Youth Are Giving Up on Saving for Retirement
Citing a rapidly aging society, difficult job market and uncertainty about the future, some young people are rejecting the idea of saving for old age.
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FDA Issues Alert on Heart Pump Linked to Deaths
The agency faulted the device maker for delayed notice of mounting complications, citing increasing reports of how use of the device perforated the walls of the heart.
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These Senior Skiers Are Still Chasing Powder in Their 80s and 90s
For the Wild old Bunch of Alta, Utah, getting older means more time for the mountain. And anyone over 80 skis free.
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Apparently Healthy, but Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s?
New criteria could lead to a dementia diagnosis on the basis of a simple blood test, even in the absence of obvious symptoms.
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Low Prices Lure Hong Kongers to China
Hong Kong residents are finding in Shenzhen, the mainland city next door, lower prices, better service and tasty cuisine.
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A Mortgage After 65: A ‘No Brainer’ or a Big Risk?
Fueled by once-low rates, more older Americans have mortgage debt, according to new research. But the downsides can be significant, some experts say.
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Staggering Rise in Catheter Bills Suggests Medicare Scam
Seven medical supply companies made suspicious claims involving thousands of Medicare beneficiaries, an advocacy group found.
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Medicare Recipients Can Save on Drugs in 2024
Federal law set caps on some spending for seniors who are enrolled in Part D prescription drug plans. Those paying for high-cost medicines will benefit.