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Best places for wine lovers to retire

Do you enjoy tasting and learning about wine? Would you like to live amongst vintners and wineries? Here are five places where you can do just that.

Busting the old age myth: Top 5 tips about growing old

Don’t let the fear of growing old paralyze you. Learn the truth behind the top 5 myths about growing old.

Tech gadgets that can reduce the burden of being a constant caregiver

Learn about some of the gadgets that are available on the market today which can make your job of caregiver much simpler and less stressful.

The health risks of being a full-time caregiver to your spouse

Find out what the health risks are of being a fulltime family caregiver, and what you can do to seek help.

Fight Alzheimer’s by staying social

Learn what recent studies show about the link between remaining social into your senior years and lowered instances of Alzheimer’s.

Today's assisted living facilities and how they differ from our preconceptions

Assisted living facilities are no longer dirty or lonely. Today's senior homes provide a healthy and happy atmosphere for older individuals.

10 critical questions to ask of home care service providers

Before you hire a home health care service provider, there are 10 important questions you should ask them. Find out what those questions are.

Sticking with your peers: The cities with the most "mature" populations

Living with your over-55 peers in Arizona, Florida or California will be great fun and economical, too.

Tips on making your home “senior safe”

Find out what steps you can take to make your home safe, removing some of the dangers that could cause you physical injury.

Exploring alternatives to senior assisted living

Several Medicare programs are designed to help seniors remain living in their homes. Learn how to avoid a nursing home and pay for in-home nursing care.

Retiring to the sun: Top sunny states to move to after retirement

Finding the states that offer a sunny retirement community with desirable amenities like low tax rates, great healthcare, recreation and comfort.

Top tips on what to look for in a master planned community

Top tips for choosing a new investment home in a master planned community.

The Senior Olympics: About the National Senior Games Association (NSGA)

NSGA Senior Olympics offers an even playing field for older adult athletes age 50-99 to enjoy healthy competition while living life to the fullest.

Hanging up the keys: A beginner's guide to graduating to public transportation

The bus system can be frightening and confusing at first, but keep these tips in mind and tackling public transport will be easy.