The average life expectancy in the US is around 79 years of age. However, actual life expectancy varies depending on several factors, including diet, lifestyle, genetics, and access to health care. Whether you’ve eaten well and exercised your whole life or are just starting now, these tips can help.

Living on a fixed income as a senior can offer unique challenges. However, we also want to be able to enjoy the years we spend in retirement. Below are some budgeting tips from Adult Care Advisors to help keep you living the life of your dreams.

Whatever your age may be, you’re never too old to set goals and form new habits, especially those that could extend your life and boost your health and happiness. New Year’s resolutions foster a sense of purpose in older adults.

Many people think that enjoying good health in their senior years is an elusive dream. While you may not be able to stave off normal age-related changes, you can take steps to prevent illness and injury from robbing you of a happy retirement. Technology plays a key role.

Do you ever stop and remember the time when we didn’t have smartphones? We all rely on our tech devices so much that it’s easy to forget we haven’t always had them. Today’s technology offers tremendous benefits for seniors — from staying connected to monitoring health.

Even though growing older is a blessing, it doesn’t mean that we’re always prepared for it. With aging often comes certain stressors, and you can only manage them effectively if you know what they are and what to do.

In the US alone, roughly 5.5 million individuals are struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. Family, friends, and caregivers are all directly impacted by this condition. As care is the primary treatment for patients, it’s not surprising that caregiver burnout is common.

1. I have to sign my home over to the bank – You keep title to your home. 2. The bank will get my home when I pass on – Your heirs will inherit your home. Learn the truth about the top ten reverse mortgage misconceptions that prevent seniors from exploring this option.

Everyone has important personal identifying documents — from birth certificates to social security numbers to titles and driver’s licenses. These documents should be organized, but how do you know which documents to keep and which ones you no longer need?

All the way back in 1910 Helen Keller wrote that deafness is a worse misfortune than blindness because it means the loss of the most vital stimulus. Today, however, hearing loss does not have to be handicapping with the many resources and technologies available.

While memory loss is a normal part of the aging process, it can have a significant impact on seniors’ lives. It is important to recognize when a senior’s memory loss extends to a cognitive disorder such as Alzheimer’s, and to take steps to protect their finances.

Many seniors today are gradually getting more familiar with modern technologies, communication devices, fitness programs, sports, and other types of physical and social activities. Assisted living communities have evolved to offer a diverse range of engaging activities.