Senior Living
Therapy Animals Prove ‘Man’s Best Friends’ Hold Healing Power
(ARA) – When Sunny, a 3-year-old golden retriever, began working for San Diego Unified School District last spring, one of her first students was a fourth-grader with cerebral palsy, mobile only with the aid of a walker. Adaptive physical education teacher Andrea Bazer says that as soon as this young student met Sunny, she... »
Retirees Turn To A Surprising Source Of Cash In A Crunch
(ARA) – A rising number of American households – nearly 45 percent – are “at risk” of not having enough money in retirement, according the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. But some retirees have discovered a surprising source of supplemental retirement income: the cash value of their whole life insurance policies. Many... »
Seek The Best Returns For Your Hard-Earned Savings
(ARA) – More Americans are setting money aside in savings accounts these days, due to the financial crisis. And investing Americans have become more conservative, holding onto more cash than they might have in the past. Both trends are good ones and will lead to a stronger economy in the long run. But with... »
Smart Tips For Baby Boomer Retirement Planning
(ARA) – If you are one of America’s 78.2 million baby boomers, you are likely considering what ideal retirement will look like, and the steps required achieving it. With the current economic downturn, many boomers are finding it necessary to revisit their initial retirement goals. According to the Social Security Administration, today’s retirees count... »
Must-Haves For A Mature Household
(ARA) – The aging population will have the second biggest impact of any factor on the remodeling industry over the next five years, according to the AARP and National Association of Home Builders. Why? Because today’s homeowners overwhelmingly prefer to live independently in their current homes, even if it means remodeling to meet their... »









