Generational Housing Bubble on the Way
On the heel of the mortgage crisis and housing decline comes a kind of doom and gloom article on the Economist.com. The article discusses a new study by Dowell Myers and SungHo Ryu of the University of...
View ArticlePayday Lender Scam Cons Elderly, Disabled
Across the country, in small towns like Dothan, Alabama, to large cities like Washington, DC, elderly and disabled people, some with walkers and canes, line up at storefront lenders to receive their...
View ArticleAARP Independent Living Survey
A recent AARP study shows that Baby Boomer women are talking to their aging parents about end of life issues. Few, however, are putting this information to use. The study, “Are Americans Talking with...
View ArticleNew English Homes to Cater to Aging Population
Ministers in England are supporting new measures that would enable an aging population to stay in their homes longer. These new standards include 16 features which will allow for aging in place. In...
View ArticleBudget Shortfalls Could Undermine Care
Economic forecasts are causing many to pinch pennies and tighten belts. Federal funding, state programs and non-profit organizations have all had to reign in spending and cut expenses, and elder care...
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