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Funeral services are expensive. In 2019, the median funeral cost was $7,640—$5,150 for a funeral with cremation—according to the National Funeral Directors Association.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has jurisdiction over more than 10,000 types of consumer products. Mandatory standards govern only a small number of products.

For many older adults, travel is important as a way to encounter new experiences, visit with friends and family, and obtain necessary medical care.

Elder abuse takes many forms. It can be financial, physical, psychological, or a combination of these.

The estate planning process designates who will receive assets and handle responsibilities after a person dies.

Guardianship allows someone to make legal decisions for another person. It is known as conservatorship in some states.

All people have the fundamental right to be free from discrimination. Various civil rights laws protect this right.

Over the past 50 years, older workers have become a more significant part of the nation’s workforce. Nevertheless, age discrimination has persisted.

As people grow older, they are more likely to experience a disability.

The federal government requires proof of identity for people to use a wide range of federal services.