Older couple’s dream home in Hawaii is lost due to flooding.
An elderly couple faced a heartbreaking loss when their dream home in Hawaii was swept away by a catastrophic flood. Tom and Carrie Bashaw, both 80, were taken by surprise as Storm Kona unleashed more than 20 inches of rain on Maui within just five days. The storm battered the Iao River, eroding the foundations […]
Stocks expected to gain from AI and an older population, according to Jefferies. They also offer dividends.
AI’s Role in Senior Housing Sector Growth The senior housing industry is currently making strides with the integration of artificial intelligence, and some companies are emerging as frontrunners, according to Jeffries. The combination of productivity boosts and cost efficiencies from AI is coinciding with favorable trends tied to an aging population. People are living longer, […]
Older New Yorkers are welcoming robots into their homes.
Finding Companionship in Technology Life has quieted down for Sandra Cota. The bustling days that once filled her schedule have given way to longer stretches in her Bronx apartment, where the background noise of the television is often her only company aside from occasional calls from family. “I feel lonely all the time,” the 79-year-old […]
Research shows that SuperAgers produce more brain cells than other older adults.
New Study Reveals Insights into ‘Superagers’ A recent study highlights that older individuals known as “superagers” produce at least double the number of neurons in the hippocampus compared to typical older adults. This research, which was released by the University of Illinois at Chicago and Northwestern University, sheds light on the remarkable memory and cognitive […]
Apple introduces age verification feature for apps designed for users 18 and older in select US states and countries
Apple has introduced new age verification tools in the U.S. and other countries, aimed at ensuring that users wishing to download certain apps are at least 18 years old. This move aligns with regulations implemented in some U.S. states and various foreign nations. The rollout of this tool is occurring in places like Utah, Louisiana, […]
Sharon Stone, 67, challenges those who are ‘scared of getting older’ in an energized Instagram video
Sharon Stone Stands Up for Aging and Nudity Sharon Stone isn’t shy about her views on aging and nudity, and she made that clear in a series of Instagram videos this week. The 67-year-old actress, who has recently embraced painting, shared a particularly notable video where she recalled an incident in an art studio in […]
An Older Driver Took the Lives of a Family of Four — Here’s What Happened Next in San Francisco
Elderly Woman Given Probation After Fatal Crash An 80-year-old woman, accused of killing four family members while driving, is set to receive probation instead of jail time, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. In March 2024, Mary von Lau crashed her vehicle into a bus stop in West Portal, leading to the tragic deaths of […]
Roth IRA conversions become more popular as Generation X gets older. Should you make the switch?
February 13, 2026, 5:07 a.m. ET A Look at Roth Conversions and Retirement Savings A Roth conversion is essentially moving assets from a traditional retirement account, like an IRA or 401(k), into a Roth IRA. The catch? You pay income tax on the amount you convert in that tax year. However, the upside is that […]
High-end buyers are renewing their affection for older homes.
Newer homes aren’t always perceived as better. That’s evident in many coastal markets, where buyers show a preference for older homes with character, even if they’re smaller. Recent studies reveal a notable divide in the luxury real estate market. Properties in older coastal cities tend to be smaller and older, whereas newer, larger homes are […]
Girl recounts encounter with ‘older,’ ‘racist’ man in MAGA hat during ICE protest and defends other teens involved in the altercation.
Teen’s Encounter at Immigration Protest A 16-year-old girl recounted in a video interview how she confronted an older man sporting a MAGA hat during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest in Texas. She labeled him as an “old man” and a “racist,” while also addressing her fellow teenage participants. “I never imagined it would escalate […]