SeniorTruth

Question: My father resides in an assisted living facility. Does the government provide financial assistance to seniors like him who are retired veterans?
Answer: Depending on when it was that your father served our country, he may be entitled to receive veterans’ retirement benefits through the VA pension or its Aid & Attendance (A&A) programs. Both [...]

I recently attended an extraordinary meeting, the Encore Careers Summit at Stanford University.Encore Careers is a campaign, the goal of which is to engage millions of baby boomers in careers that combine social impact, personal meaning and continued income in the second half of life. The expected outcome is a windfall of human talent [...]

Question: I am a 68-year old microbiologist and professor specializing in cancer research with considerable funding. Retirement, on the mind of many of my aging colleagues, is a concern. I am afraid we may be blocking the progress of younger scientists from getting grants, perhaps slowing progress in cancer and other research. [...]

Question: When I retired a year and a half ago, I looked forward to having time for meaningful volunteer work. I now find my plate is full with fund-raising activities – not my favorite. While working and before the economic downturn, I could financially support organizations where I was a volunteer. [...]

In focusing on what you can do to make your home safe, let’s begin with the concept of home modification and universal design.
Universal design accommodates all - from small children to older people. What is safe for an older adult is safe for younger and mid-life adults. You may have noticed that most [...]