Research & Insights The Real Benefits of Mobility Scooters for Older Adults For seniors who can no longer walk long distances comfortably but retain the upper body function to operate a scooter, mobility scooters represent a powerful tool for maintaining the active, engaged lifestyle that is strongly linked to healthy aging. Research from multiple countries…
Why A Lift Chair May Be the Best Sleep Solution After Surgery
Good News on Aging At 94, the Father of Aerobics Proves It’s Never Too Late to Get Moving Source: AARP · Cooper Aerobics Center · NBC DFW · Simon & Schuster If you need proof that it’s never too late to take charge of your health, look no further than Dr. Kenneth Cooper. At 94…
Good News on Aging The Generation That Refuses to Slow Down: How Baby Boomers Are Redefining What It Means to Age Sources: CDC, Pew Research Center, CSUN, AdventHealth, Circana, RetirementLiving.com · 2025–2026 In 2026, the oldest members of the Baby Boomer generation turn 80. It is a milestone worth celebrating — not just personally, but…
Good News on Aging Why Dancing May Be One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Brain — Especially If You Have Alzheimer’s Sources: McKnight’s Senior Living · Frontiers in Psychology · PubMed · ScienceDaily · News-Medical · BMC Geriatrics · 2024–2026 Picture a woman named Pam, a former ballet dancer living in…
Research & Insights Why a Medical Alert System Could Save Your Life Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among adults 65 and older. Yet despite the risks, less than 1 in 10 older Americans currently uses a medical alert system. Research increasingly shows that closing this gap could prevent thousands of deaths and…
Research & Insights Medicare Advantage: What the Research Says Seniors Should Know More than half of all Medicare beneficiaries — approximately 54 percent as of 2024 — are now enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan rather than Original Medicare. This dramatic shift reflects both the cost advantages and the expanded coverage these plans provide. But…
Research & Insights Why a Senior Cell Phone Is More Than Just a Phone For many older adults, the idea of using a cell phone feels daunting. But research consistently shows that smartphone and cell phone use among seniors is associated with better health outcomes, reduced loneliness, and greater independence. Having the right phone —…
Research & Insights The Proven Benefits of Hearing Aids for Seniors Hearing loss affects more than 1 in 3 adults between the ages of 65 and 74 — and yet the majority go untreated, waiting an average of seven years before seeking help. New research is making the case more clearly than ever: treating hearing…
Research & Insights Aging in Place Safely: What Seniors and Families Need to Know Research on aging consistently shows that the vast majority of older adults — over 90 percent according to AARP surveys — want to remain in their own homes as they age rather than move to an assisted living facility. This preference,…