By 2030, the number of Americans 80 and older is expected to rise from 9.3 million (in 2000) to 10.5 million. With this increased average life span, comes an increased demand on resources from health to social services. Volunteer-based organizations are stepping in to fill a growing need.

When preparing your home for the golden years, there are many ways to ensure that each room in the house is comfortable and secure, so you can live safe, sound and solo.

Biting cold, ice-slicked sidewalks and roadways, and storms that shut down businesses, schools and services - winter aggravations can create serious safety risks for seniors. Yet with some planning, preparation and caution, seniors can stay safe and even enjoy some time outdoors this season.

Proper planning can reduce your chances of having to depend on others for financial support and help ensure that you have a legacy to pass on to your loved ones; two of the top worries for seniors.

For people with heart and breathing conditions--and their caregivers--it can be difficult to determine if the body is getting enough oxygen. For the more than 1.2 million Americans receiving long-term oxygen therapy for conditions such as COPD, there is a way to check critical oxygen saturation levels in a convenient way.

The bathroom may seem innocent enough, but it can be more of an obstacle than a convenience for some elderly folk. What can you do to make the bath a safer, easier place to visit?

The experience of living in a long-term care facility can vary greatly for residents, depending on the level of support provided by their families.