Senior's Guide

Researching Communities August 25, 2026 When planning their next move, perhaps after retirement or a major health event, older adults and their families usually have two big questions: What level of support is available, and what will it cost? To help, Seniors Guide breaks down the most common senior living options – including aging in place and retirement communities, from active living to assisted and nursing care – and offers a look at the average cost of senior living in South Carolina.

Health Howard LeWine, M.D. | August 25, 2026 An overactive bladder can be inconvenient and embarrassing. Dr. Howard LeWine explains what happens and how to prevent leaks. Question: I am a 61 year old woman. I started leaking when I cannot get to the bathroom quickly enough if I have the urge to urinate. I plan to see my doctor. But before I make the appointment, I wanted to know what treatments might be available.

Alzheimer's / DementiaRetirement Planning and Senior Finance Eric J. Wallace | August 24, 2026 Financial mistakes and missteps can begin as early as five years before an official dementia diagnosis. Knowing that problems with finances can be a sign of dementia, how can you identify the cause and avoid potentially catastrophic money issues? Seniors Guide writer Eric Wallace looks into the realities.

Lifestyle R. Eric Thomas | August 24, 2026 Soon after their late-in-life marriage, a husband suffered a debilitating illness. Now the husband can’t travel and the wife feels stuck, guilty, and hopeless. Advice columnist Eric Thomas weighs in. Dear Eric: My husband and I have been married 10 years. I’m 84 and he is 75 now. My vision was to travel a bit and enjoy retirement. Two years into the marriage he started falling, after many neurologist visits and many medical tests it is severe neuropathy.

RecipesHealth Julie Corliss | August 21, 2026 Protein is an essential nutrient, especially for older adults. Meats can add unhealthy elements to your plate, so try to add soy protein to your diet for healthy eating options. These recommendations – and a recipe for delicious Chocolate Tofu Mousse – will help. If you’re trying to follow a heart-healthy diet, experts recommend prioritizing plant-based protein — think legumes (beans, lentils, soybeans and peas), whole grains, and nuts.

Medicare, Social Security, and Insurance Maurie Backman | August 20, 2026 Turning 65 means signing up for Medicare and making complex decisions as part of the process, including Medicare Advantage. Here are three signs that Medicare Advantage may be the wrong choice for you. Signing up for Medicare isn’t as clear-cut a process as some might think.

Technology August 20, 2026 The right smartphone can serve as a connection tool, reminder system, health organizer, magnifier, navigation aid, entertainment device, and safety backup – in one pocket-sized package. Seniors may not need the newest or most expensive phone, but smartphone features for seniors can make daily life easier, safer, and less frustrating.

Alzheimer's / DementiaHealth Alzheimer's Association | August 19, 2026 Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging. It may be a symptom of dementia, a gradual and progressive decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, a disorder that results in the loss of brain cells. These 10 signs of Alzheimer’s can help identify if you or a loved one may have a form of dementia. Signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias 1.

Recipes Diane Rossen Worthington | August 19, 2026 While the heat continues to pound us from coast to coast, I cook as simply as possible. No long simmering stews or soups for me. I am moving toward no-cook chilled soups, chilled precooked salmon or shrimp, tomato salad, fruit salad, crisp vegetable salads, barbecued anything, or this summer frittata. One of my favorite ways to beat the heat and serve up something satisfying is to prepare a frittata.

Researching Communities Annie Tobey | August 18, 2026 When planning their next move, after retirement or a major health event, older adults and their families usually have two big questions: What level of support is available, and what will it cost? To help, Seniors Guide breaks down common senior living options – from aging in place to retirement communities by care support – and offers a look at the average cost of senior living in Maryland.