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Is Oklahoma Really the Best Place to Retire?

The state’s new motto: Retirees get more bang for their buck, but that's not the only reason Oklahoma is proving to be the best place to retire. See why the golden years are great in the Sooner State.

Sleep Deprived? 8 Tips to Stay Sharp

Researchers at the University of California-Berkeley connect a decline in cognitive function with lack of sleep among seniors. Here’s what you need to remember about getting enough rest so you don’t start forgetting everything else.

Senior Care: A Crash Course on What’s Important

Dad goes to the ER with a broken hip, you become a caregiver. Here's a go-to guide of the essentials to remember when managing your aging parents.

6 Secrets to Staying Happy–and Sharp

Can lifting your spirits boost your brain power? Here are six simple ways to lighten your mood and enhance your memory.

5 Universal Design Needs for Aging in Place

If you'd like to grow older at home (known as aging in place), you'll need to consider these universal design elements for the easiest transition.

6 Ways to Stay Healthier than Your Parents

Being overweight, out of shape, short of breath, and having chronic diseases could keep you from providing the support—physically and mentally—that your elderly parents need.

Do “No CPR” Policies Make Sense?

You may have read about a nurse refusing to administer CPR to Lorraine Bayless, an 87-year-old woman at California independent living facility, resulting in her death on February…

Smart Tech: Top 10 Innovations in Senior Living

Savvy new products and services tackle senior living and health using the latest in technology.

6 Ways the Baby Boomers Made Senior Living Better

Today's post-retirement living? It's nothing your Grandma would recognize.

When Dad Has Dementia: 7 Secrets to Better Communication

Alzheimer’s and related dementias (there is said to be more than 50 types) do more than impair memory: they impair communication—and in a big way. There’s no reason to stop communicating, though. If anything, communication with a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia will become even more important, but you will need to change the way you approach it.