As a senior citizen, it becomes increasingly important to know which things to avoid to prevent identity theft. This crime is defined as using someone's identifying information without their consent for financial gain -be it spending money, loans, credit, or other benefits. Senior citizens are among the most frequently targeted groups, along with children, high-income people, and frequent social media users. read more

Most of us have heard time and time again: It is important to get your documents in order so your loved ones will know what to do upon your death. What will happen to your personal belongings? How about your debts? read more

Driving is yet another change when people age. It is always important to drive safely or it may be necessary to find other viable options to meet mobility needs. Let's look at some of the changes that can affect the ability to drive safely especially as people age and also what can be done to continue to drive as safely as possible. read more

October is designated as Healthy Lung Month. It's an annual time to stop and think about your lungs, but you shouldn't be limited to thinking about them only at this time of the year. read more

Seniors are getting more and more interested in using computers. Recent studies revealed that nearly 70% of adults over age 65 who live in the US use the internet (that's a 20% increase in the past 5 years!) with many of these individuals stating they use social media daily. In addition, close to 1/3 of those adults who indicated they use a computer also play online games. As this trend continues for seniors to increasingly use technology, it is important to look at some key factors to consider before purchasing a device: whether a desktop computer, laptop computer or tablet. read more