Linda Hollinger-Smith
The “New” American Family: Implications for Retirement, Finances, and Future Care
,What was once considered the “traditional” American family consisting of a married couple with children is no longer the norm. According to the 2010 Census,…
Best Cities for Successful Aging
In an effort to improve the lives of aging Americans, the Milken Institute has assembled a listing of the Best Cities in America for successful…
Financial Well-Being in IL & AL Communities
,This paper is the second in a series of four based on the 2011 Residents Financial Survey (RFS) conducted by the Center for Retirement Research…
A Review of Screening Tools for Early Detection of Dementia
,The early detection of dementia may have significant benefits, allowing individuals in the early stages of cognitive decline to make decisions for the future, or…
California Report: Great Need, Insufficient Means for Long-Term Care
A survey of registered California voters age 40 and better found that just about half (49 percent) of respondents expect to need long-term care (LTC)…
Health Behavior Change Following Chronic Illness
,Chronic illnesses like heart disease, cancer, cerebral vascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes are considered preventable because they are substantially influenced by modifiable behaviors such…