AARP lays out six areas of financial health for retirees
Rising prices, Social Security uncertainty and record debt are compounding worries
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AARP awards $8.3M in senior-focused housing and community improvement grants
The funds come at a time when the U.S. population is aging rapidly and seniors are overwhelmingly expressing a desire to age in place in their current homes.
Older women worry about retirement security, making them prime reverse mortgage candidates
Women who are 50 and older are feeling the pinch of rising costs and economic uncertainty, even as they enjoy time with their family and hobbies, according to a new AARP survey.
Aging in place, high equity impact moving activity
Aging in place could dampen moving activity for older Americans, but baby boomers recently reclaimed their place as the top homebuyers.
Older Americans are increasingly reliant on credit cards to cover basic living expenses
Large shares of older Americans are increasingly reliant on credit cards to cover basic expenses, including for housing, according to AARP.
25 Canadians charged in ‘grandparent scam’ targeting U.S. seniors
25 Canadians have been charged by U.S. authorities with bilking older Americans out of an estimated $21 million.
Despite aging-in-place preferences, senior support services are in short supply
Older Americans want to age in place in their own homes, and they also want to remain in their current communities. But these desires could clash with a reality that many communities across the country simply don’t have the resources to support seniors,
NYC advocates call for billions of dollars to support seniors
A coalition of older New Yorkers and aging advocates are demanding more resources from the New York City government to address older residents’ needs.
AARP assesses aging in place, role for reverse mortgages
A new AARP report found that communities and policies need to work harder to address the aging in place preferences of seniors.
AARP highlights needs for aging in place, walkable communities
The advocacy group’s has current lobbying priorities include a focus on making it easier for retirees across various states to age in place.