From steps to insights: How today’s wearables use artificial intelligence to make sense of your health. New beginnings don’t have to wait for a new year; smart health and fitness devices empower fresh starts any day. By quietly tracking daily habits and connecting the dots ...

When it comes to heart health, some pieces of advice have stood the test of time and continue to form the bedrock of approaches: eat well and exercise, for instance. But because science is ever evolving, researchers learn and add new pieces to the heart health puzzle all the ...

The Association for the Study of African-American Life and History (ASALH), an organization founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1915, is credited with the establishment of Black History Month. (Learn more about its history here.) Senior Planet talked to Dr. Karsonya Wise ...

Welltower (NYSE: WELL) has in recent years transformed itself with RIDEA as the cornerstone of that change —but building a senior housing operating portfolio is harder than it looks, according to CEO Shankh Mitra. Senior living REITs including LTC Properties (NYSE: LTC), National Health ...

 Written by: Chris Clark｜ For years, the world of aging technology felt like a collection of niche gadgets, emergency buttons, and simplified cell phones. But as we enter 2026, the market has undergone a radical transformation. What was once a ...

When a senior loved one begins to need extra support at home, families are often introduced to two similar-sounding terms: home care and home health. While both services help seniors remain safe and healthy at home, they serve very different purposes. Understanding the difference between senior ...

If you’re hunting online for that special someone, remember that scammers are everywhere, and coming up with new tricks every day.   In 2025, romance scams were the third most common scam reported by victims to AARP’s Fraud Watch Network Helpline. According to data from the ...

 Written by: Chris Clark｜ Updated on: February 5, 2026 ｜ For years, the iPad was a double-edged sword: a beautiful piece of technology that was often too “fidgety” for seniors with tech-anxiety or cognitive decline. In 2026, that has changed. ...

 Written by: Chris Clark｜ Updated on: February 5, 2026 ｜ If you've read our deep dives into the GrandPad, the iPad's “Senior Mode“, and the Claris Companion tablet, you know that price and simplicity are often at odds. However, the Amazon Fire HD ...

Test your skills with our monthly crossword puzzle. Click on the crossword boxes below to view the clues and type your answers in, or use the scroll features in the “across” and “down” columns on the right.   Adrienne Raphel is the author of the nonfiction book Thinking ...

As older adults and seniors age, health takes on new meaning. After age 65, it’s less about chasing perfection and more about maintaining independence, managing chronic conditions, and enjoying daily life with confidence and dignity. Dick Van Dyke, who recently turned 100, credits regular ...

The holidays are often filled with visits, phone calls, shared meals, and moments of togetherness. But once January winds down and routines settle back into place, many seniors experience a sudden and painful quiet. Decorations come down, family members return home, and the days can feel longer ...