Seniors and Baby Boomers may not be classified as early technology adopters but research is showing that they’re catching up quickly.  A new report from Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project shows that social networking use among internet users ages 50 and older nearly doubled—from 22% in April 2009 to 42% in May [...]

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When it comes to cruising the town, what are the best wheels for seniors?  According to Consumer Reports, seniors need vehicles that offer easy access, good visibility, a roomy driving position and comfortable seats.  Some of the recommended models for senior drivers include:

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Europeans retirees want to retire in warmer climates and predominantly in countries other than their own according to a new survey of 7,500 European workers from Aon Consulting.  Spain was the most popular retirement destination and also had the highest percentage of respondents who were citizens that wanted to remain in their home country for [...]

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Do complex personal balance sheets saddled with debt create potential issues for aging households in the US?  A new report by the Boston College Center For Retirement Research examines whether assistance is necessary for older Americans to help manage their financial assets.  The report addresses the decline of cognitive skill with age and analyzes how [...]

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The annual report released by the Social Security Board of Trustees examining the financial health of the Social Security Trust Funds outlines a stable long-range outlook.  The combined assets of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trust Funds will be exhausted in 2037, the same as projected last year and the report [...]

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According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the dog days of summer are nearing an end as the traditional timing of the Dog Days are defined as the 40 days beginning July 3 and ending August 11.  The hot temperatures and high humidity hitting the country during this time of year pose serious health risks to [...]

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Product Review Are you a skeptic of commercials on TV selling consumer products?  We are too but after a substantial number of SHN reader inquiries, we bought a magicJack adapter to test out if it works as a home phone replacement.  As homeowners are examining every expense, the cost savings offered by magicJack’s commercials almost [...]

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The refinement of the definition of retirement continues as Americans continue to age.  In a new nationwide poll of older adults, ages 65 to 80, shows that over 80% of them view their retirement will be different and more exciting than their parents retirement.  The Vi Next Chapter study examines the expectations and self perception [...]

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Be afraid.  Be very afraid if the latest research from the Employee Retirement Benefits Institute is correct that nearly one-half (47.2 percent) of the Early Baby Boomers are simulated to be “at risk” of not having sufficient retirement resources to pay for “basic” retirement expenditures as well as uninsured health care costs.  The report paints [...]

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Pack rats come in all shapes,sizes…and ages.  Those messy homes on reality TV shows like “Clean House” with Niecy Nash are sometimes the everyday work of senior relocation companies across the US.  After years accumulating items during the course of life, many seniors are finding themselves overwhelmed by not only artifacts but plenty of junk [...]

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What is the easiest way for retirees to get involved in their local communities if they retire abroad?  Civic engagement and volunteerism provide the easiest and sometimes cheapest ways for retirees to acclimate themselves into a foreign culture during their retirement years.  The International Community Foundation recently released its report “Civic Engagement, Volunteerism and Charitable [...]

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The folks at SharpBrains recently released their “State of Brain Fitness Market 2010” report that outlines the current landscape of the brain fitness market place and highlights some of recent innovative ideas through its 2010 Brain Fitness Innovation awards.  Some of the award winners and finalists include specific project work done for senior living by [...]

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