Tonight, it’s estimated nearly 20 million Americans will watch the Academy Awards on television. Around the world, millions more will tune in. (You bet the AgePros team will be watching. And no. We’re not making any predications.) Sure, we love the fashion, the excitement, the movie clips, the funny moments…
Over 10,000 Americans turn 65 everyday. A rate that will continue through 2027. That's 4.18 million people reaching retirement age this year alone. Senior, elder, retiree, can one name fit all? In fact, Senior? Elder? Older? Does the name fit? When considering accessibility for this demographic, it’s important to think…
The phone rings. A voice says "I'm calling from Medicare. Have you received your new Medicare card?" Medicare hasn't replaced cards since 2018. And the fact is, this is one of the most common types of scams. A new Medicare card call. Medicare card scams involve criminals posing as Medicare…
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes 2026 Trends and Truths What's in store for the year ahead? Let's take a look at the trends and truths facing aging industry professionals. Happy New Year, AgePros! We hope your holidays were rich with family, fun and joy. (And, perhaps, even a little rest.)…
The smile, as they tell their favorite story, yet again. The joy, when the grandkids call. The relief, when a family realizes they can make the math work. The long sighs, the much-needed laughs, and, yes, the tears as time works its wonder and wear on the people we love…
How Age Pros can serve clients in a time of uncertainty. . We’ve all read the news. As part of the current administration’s ongoing budget agenda, many federal programs face significant funding cuts. Included are proposed cuts to Medicare and Medicaid that would, among other things, end coverage for many…
Every day brings new expertise and new opportunities in our industry. Today, AgePros is putting the spotlight on Senior Move Managers. What they do. How they help. And why they might be a great networking opportunity for Age Pros like you. Senior Move Managers assist older adults and their families…
The stress of loved ones who are no longer recognized. Today, over 6 million Americans suffer with dementia. In all too many of these individuals, the disease will progress to where they no longer recognize family members. In a recent New York Times examination of the issue, Alison Lynn, Director…
Language plays a critical role in caring for older adults. Let’s talk about elderspeak. Last week, we discussed how we talk about our clients and our industry. How we describe, as a group, the people we help. Seniors? Elders? Geriatrics? Guess what — we’re on to something. Recently, no less…
Valuable insights as to how we speak about our clients as Age Pros. Generations always come with names. GenX, GenY, GenZ, Millennial. Attributes are given diverse, digitally savvy, educated, entrepreneurial, inclusive. So, how do we speak about our clients as Age Pros? What exactly happens as each generation ages? 10,000…
