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For elderly, falling down can be costly accident
Audrey Quinn May 17, 2013
When a senior citizen falls to the ground, the resulting injury can cost tens of thousands of dollars. So health care professionals are working to eliminate the risk of falling down.
More seniors pile on debt to help their family
Kai Ryssdal Mar 28, 2013
Senior citizens are racking up debt to help out their family members -- and the younger generation is digging a hole themselves to give their parents a hand.
Why aging boomers are more prone to scams
Judy Muller Mar 22, 2013
It seems like con artists are dreaming up new scams every week -- and often seniors fall prey to the trickery. But why?
"American Winter": Documenting the downturn
Kai Ryssdal Mar 15, 2013
A new HBO documentary, “American Winter,” explores how families have suffered in the weakened economy.
Why I don't need a senior discount
Lorie Eber Feb 15, 2013
Senior citizens get to purchase a host of goods and services at prices 10-20 percent lower than their under-5o counterparts. But commentator Lorie Eber says it's time for senior citizens give up their discounts.
Baby Boomers compete for bucket list victories
Judy Muller Jan 18, 2013
Commentator Judy Muller takes a look at the economics of creating a bucket list for the baby boomer generation.
New technology helps Swedish care for elderly
Caitlan Carroll Dec 25, 2012
Sweden has taken giant steps when it comes to heath care. With one of the oldest populations and highest life expectancies in the world, the Scandinavian nation is using new medical technology to care for its aging citizens.
Medicare's unexpected beneficiaries
David Gura Nov 2, 2012
The government medical program for the elderly means seniors and their families have more money to spend on other things.
Redefining 'senior living' in Phoenix
Peter O'Dowd Nov 2, 2012
More seniors in the Phoenix area are looking at spending their golden years in the city -- and developers are responding.
The costs of raising a child
Adriene Hill Aug 22, 2012
Breaking down the numbers of raising a family. The Department of Agriculture estimates middle-income families will spend about a quarter of a million dollars raising one child.
