Aging Care Resources

Aging care resources

Empower yourself with advice and tips from experts.

Where seniors are most (and least) likely to outlive their savings

By Christine Healy

A new CareScout analysis finds seniors in 41 states and D.C. are projected to outlive their savings, with wide geographic differences shaping retirement outcomes. See where older adults face the biggest shortfalls—and where they have the best chance of staying financially secure.

8 MIN READ

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The true costs of caring for a loved one

By Cheryl Opell and expert reviewed by Jessica Donahue, LICSW

Understand the financial, physical, and emotional impacts of caregiving, and how planning and caregiver support can make the journey more manageable.

5 MIN READ

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Where seniors are the most and least impacted by rising housing costs

By Christine Healy

Housing costs are squeezing older Americans nationwide. New analysis shows 12.5 million senior households are cost‑burdened, with California hardest hit and West Virginia least strained.

9 MIN READ

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America’s top states for older workers

By Christine Healy

Here's a snapshot of trends related to older workers across the United States.

7 MIN READ

Where senior care costs are rising fastest across the U.S.

By Christine Healy

Here's how Cost of Care changed across the country since 2022

8 MIN READ

Here’s how loneliness is impacting older adults across the country

By Christine Healy

Discover how loneliness is affecting older adults across the country based on data from leading sources.

6 MIN READ

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Home safety checklist for caregivers

By Brian Dowd and expert reviewed by Sean Hordes, LSW

Keep your loved ones safe with this comprehensive home safety checklist for caregivers. Discover practical tips to help prevent falls and create a secure environment for older adults.

6 MIN READ