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But since good fortune tellers are tough to find, as you enter your senior years, you need to be sure you have the right team in place to help you prepare for the many unknowns of your future. Who should be on that team? Here are some recommendations:

But as retirement approaches, couples may find that they have very different visions for their “retirement dream home.

But Atul also describes some factors that can help determine if someone is at an increased risk of falling.

If you are planning to ‘age in place’ with the help of a family caregiver, it is important to consider the potential impact this decision could have on your loved one, and the challenges they may face.

If you eventually plan to age in place and utilize a family caregiver as your main care resource, it is important to consider the potential impact this decision could have on your loved one, and the challenges they may face.

Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and the Chinese Academy of Science have made a discovery that could offer new understanding about the aging process—and possible treatment.

No matter where you decide to live in retirement—a retirement community or “aging in place” in your home—AARP’s Livability Index can help you make an informed choice. The Index ranks communities on 60 different factors within seven broad categories: housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, engagement and opportunity.

Although Tax Day has come and gone, seeking savings on your taxes is a year-round pursuit. If you or a loved one are considering residency in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), you may be surprised to learn about the tax benefits that could be available to you.

The Genworth 2015 Annual Cost of Care Study confirms that long-term care expenses are increasing. While the cost of in-home health services is rising gradually (about 1.6 percent annually during the past five years), the annual cost of care in an assisted living facility or private nursing home is now $43,200 (a 2.5 percent increase) and $91,250 (up 4 percent), respectively.