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

People's sense of hearing is impacted as they age. Approximately 1/3 of individuals between the ages of 65-74 exhibit some level of hearing loss which increases to 50% for seniors over the age of 75. Many of these individuals may not know they are suffering from a hearing loss and some might not want to admit it. 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

Nowadays there are many apps that can help us as we age, mainly because seniors are increasingly using mobile technology. A Pew Research Center report estimates that 42% of people over 65 own smartphones and 67% use the internet. Seniors often use different apps than younger generations due to their particular needs, and many apps even focus on them specifically. read more