Living the Life
Age-restricted housing developments are booming
"Autonomy" is one of the seven A's of SuperAging. Where will you live? Can you be independent? Can you be…
Is a “Tiny Home” for you? The market is growing
As housing affordability continues to be an issue, not surprisingly the market for "Tiny Homes" continues to grow. These homes…
Grey divorce: The trend stays strong, but the fallout may be mixed
We've reported here previously on "grey divorce" -- the divorce rate going up among older Americans, even as younger generations…
World’s oldest practicing doctor, now 101, is the subject of a new documentary
We've written here about Dr. Howard Tucker, the world's oldest practicing doctor at age 101, who says "Retirement is the…
More older Americans are living in NORCs … yet most people don’t know what they are
The seniors housing industry gets a lot of attention. From CCRCs (Continuing Care Retirement Communities) right through the continuum to…
Healthy hacks: Easy ways to add more longevity foods into your diet
While we’re always on the lookout for exciting scientific discoveries that could pave the way to a longer and healthier…
Joe Lieberman’s death highlights fall risk; how to make your home safer
As reported on Forbes, the sad recent death of Senator Joe Lieberman was attributed to complications from a fall. The…
Over 80% of older adults believe digital wallets can replace physical wallets
Do you use a digital wallet? More and more people do use them, as a way to store shopping tools,…
Happiness Report finds massive difference between older, younger people
Every year, a consortium of groups including the UN and the Gallup polling organization combine to produce the World Happiness…
‘Golden Girls’ comes to life: Home sharing a growing trend
Remember The Golden Girls? The hit sitcom followed the lives of four older women who shared a house in Miami.…
Top 10 trends in senior living facilities in 2024
With all the attention paid to aging in place, there are also important new developments in community living, such as…
Beyond companionship: How having a pet can help you live longer
No bones about it: as many pet owners know, our furry family members bring an abundance of joy, companionship, and…
Where can you live abroad for as little as $1,000 a month?
How much money do you need to "retire"? What are the locations where your money lasts the longest? It's a…
Aging in place: Everyone wants to, but how many can?
It's not news that a majority of people want to stay in their own homes for as long as possible.…
Protect yourself from AI-driven “deepfake” scams
We've written a lot about AI - here and here and here - and it's mostly been about the benefits.…
101-year-old woman will graduate college along with her granddaughter
How do you get older without getting old? One good way is to accomplish something that is traditionally identified with…
Marketers don’t get it about Boomers and tech
Ageism in marketing? It shouldn't happen, right? Marketers are supposed to be experts in understanding the consumer, and knowing where,…
The 5 most popular New Year’s resolutions – and the most common failures
In this season of making resolutions, we found it interesting to ask what other people are doing. What do they…
Relocate to Florida? These states are coming on strong as attractive options
The word "retirement" is a key feature of the "traditional" model of aging, now rapidly becoming obsolete. Closely linked to…
Everyone’s talking about SuperAging — welcome to the party, AARP!
The front cover of the latest issue of the AARP Bulletin says it all. SuperAgers have arrived. We're not saying…
What is Larry Wolf doing with these swords?
SuperAging co-author Larry Wolf explains why, in his 80's, he has taken up tai chi swordsmanship, of all things. Tai…
How new tech is tackling social isolation
One of the 7A's of SuperAging is Attachment -- the maintaining of family and social relationships as we age. The…
Forget down-sizing: here comes “fun-sizing”
SuperAgers are upsetting many traditions and stereotypes. One of them is, that getting older necessarily means down-sizing. Why can't you…
Can your home be a “control center” for independent living?
Is your home simply the location of a more independent life as you age? Or is it the active enabler…
Hack your kitchen? How to turn it into a longevity hot spot
We've written a lot here (and in our book) about the Blue Zones -- five longevity hotspots around the world,…
“Grey divorce:” Why 50+ divorce rates are double that of any other age group
As reported here, the divorce rate among Americans aged 50+ is more than double that of any other age group.…
More than 2.4 million American grandparents are raising grandkids
A new study from the US Census Bureau, reported here, shows that more 2.4 million American grandparents are raising at…