As of 2024, roughly 88 percent of U.S. adults ages 65 and older use the internet. No matter how you slice it, internet access is important for older adults, be it for social connection, healthcare ...

The easiest phones for seniors utilize large buttons, voice commands, and simplified navigation. Every phone on this list costs under $400, and they all work on networks that require no long-term ...

For people 55 and over, Verizon offers unlimited talk, text, and data plans that start at $42 per month; however, these plans are currently only available to Florida residents. If you don’t live in ...

These days, smartphones are as commonplace as the landlines of yore. Even among older adults, smartphone use is on the rise, with a majority of people over 65 using the technology. Of course, we all ...

According to the CDC, 34.2 million Americans have diabetes, and unfortunately, the cost of the illness is high. Medical expenditures for people with diabetes are upwards of $9,600 per year. The same ...

Cable TV costs continue to rise, with the average monthly cable package costing roughly $217, according to Allconnect. High prices are likely why many Americans are ditching cable and opting for ...

For those new to smartphones, the Jitterbug Smart4 is an intuitive entry point. With its simplified menus, voice commands, and optional safety features, it’s one of our favorite smartphones for older ...

Here, I’ll go over UnitedHealthcare’s available plans, their costs, and how they compare to competitors. You’ll see why I think UnitedHealthcare is one of the best Medicare supplemental insurance ...

Jabra Enhance hearing aids cost as low as $995 for a pair, and they’re one of the few brands that supports Bluetooth audio streaming. Eargo hearing aids are nearly invisible when worn, and all pairs ...

As of 2024, OTC hearing aids are now available for purchase both online and in stores. In terms of cost, you can expect to pay between $300 and $2,000 for a reliable pair, with the more expensive ...

With an aging population and financial and medical systems that seem to get more confusing each year, it can be difficult to make sense of getting older. Luckily, there’s a growing field to address ...

Lively, a company widely known for its Jitterbug phones, offers a mobile medical alert system called the Lively Mobile2. This device features a GPS, speakerphone, and fall detection––all in one ...