Ten Things Everyone Should Do At or Near Retirement Adapted from: AgingParents.com Certainly those of us in our 60s don’t like to think of ourselves as old, so it is tempting to put off planning our old age. Aging is often seen as a negative, but it can be turned into a positive. With a little assistance, seniors can take some steps to ensure that the road traveled will be a bit smoother. Here is a recommended checklist to follow for every person nearing age 65. 1) Identify a

Patient advocacy is an emerging field that has developed as health care and life care transitions have become more complicated for seniors and the elderly. Patients often find themselves interacting with more than one doctor and more than one health care facility. Due to failing health, they may need more supports to stay at home or may need to transition to an alternative setting that offers more supports than can be provided in a home environment. Unfortunately, even the sa

Sophia Loren once said; "There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age." An interesting thought — defeating age. While we may not be able to actually defeat age, the quote does offer sage advice about healthy aging. Tapping into what is in your mind, your talents and creativity will help you adapt to the many transitions we