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Guest Post Written by Lily Louis Assisted living facilities primarily offer aid to older adults who need help with daily activities like dressing, bathing, eating, and more.
Nearly a quarter of the US population will be senior citizens by 2060. As the population gets increasingly older, the prevalence of American adults with 2 or more chronic conditions is also rising.
Did you know that, according to Urban, the percentage of Americans who were 65 years old or older in 2020 was 16.3%? This percentage is expected to go up to 20.4% by 2040.
Filling prescriptions has been a predicament for millions of Americans over the years. As drug prices continue to hike, many don't fill their prescriptions simply because they cannot afford them anymore. Sometimes, they’d rather spend their money on food than pay for costly prescription drugs, and no one can blame them for that.
Did you know there are about 1.4 to 1.5 million senior citizens living in an assisted living communities?
Medical alert systems are something that may need to be considered at some point in someone's life. Elderly individuals may be living independently but need some extra emergency support.
It is important to have good nutrition at all ages, but even more so in our later years. Coming up with ideas for meals for seniors and caregivers may become more difficult or you may not be much of a cook.
Because you’re a senior, you should consider getting a reverse mortgage. Simply speaking, a reverse mortgage is a loan you can get if you’re 62 or older if you’ve paid off your mortgage already. The way it works is that you can borrow some of your home’s equity and count it as tax-free income.
With the coronavirus pandemic continuing, seniors who are 60 years plus and other vulnerable individuals are looking for a safer way to go shopping. Costco Wholesale Club offers a dedicated hour of shopping for those shoppers.
Exploring hobbies you didn’t have time for when younger is a great way to spend your senior years, but they don’t provide companionship.
