Aging care resources

Empower yourself with advice and tips from experts.

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What is the sandwich generation?

By Brian Dowd and expert reviewed by Erika Swanson, MSW, LCSW

Learn what the sandwich generation is, who it includes, the challenges caregivers face, and practical ways to balance caring for both children and aging loved ones.

5 MIN READ

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Where is it safest to retire? New CareScout analysis looks beyond cost of living

By Christine Healy

New CareScout research ranks every state for retirement safety. See where seniors face the lowest risks from fraud, crime, falls and other threats.

8 MIN READ

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Choosing LGBTQ+-inclusive home care and senior living: a guide

By Brian Dowd and expert reviewed by Jennifer Morris-Pugliese, LSW

ind LGBTQ+-affirming home care and senior living with key questions to ask, red flags to watch for, and legal documents to protect your loved one's wishes.

5 MIN READ

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.

9 MIN READ

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The true costs of caring for a loved one

By Cheryl Opell, MBA 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