Blogs

James Irwin, CSA
Certified Senior Advisor®

Society of Certified Senior Advisors

Is Public Internet Safe to Use? May 8, 2025
Public Internet is notoriously sketchy, but you can protect yourself and your data with smart habits.One of the first things we learned about the Internet, back when it was becoming a part of daily life, was: password-protected network, good. Free public WiFi, bad. Today, there are more protections in place to keep your data safe […]
Tara Schumann
Used or New? The Car-Buying Dilemma in 2025 May 8, 2025
Today's economy is shifting the calculus of the car search. With changes at the federal level and a sustained demand for electric vehicles (EVs), buying a car takes more research than ever. Industry experts say that 2025 isn’t a terrible time to buy a car, considering that prices aren’t expected to drop back down to pre-pandemic […]
Tara Schumann
Pickleball's New Rules for Competition May 7, 2025
This one's for the pickleheads. For the fourth year in a row, pickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport. At least 36 million people have tried pickleball, and pickleball courts now number over 16,000 in the U.S. alone. With all this growth, pickleball is starting to lose the reputation it once had as a sport just for older […]
Tara Schumann
Trends in Primary Care: Concierge Medicine May 7, 2025
As concierge medicine becomes more affordable, who benefits?These days, it’s not easy to find a primary care doctor. Many practices have waiting lists, especially in rural areas. When you do find one, insurance makes the rules: you’re not likely to spend more than 15 minutes with your physician. And you may have waited a month […]
Tara Schumann
The Late-in-Life Breakout Success of Colonel Sanders May 6, 2025
The iconic figure behind KFC is more than just a face on a fast-food bucket—he's a true example of finding success in life when most would have given up.With 24,000 locations in more than 145 countries, Kentucky Fried Chicken represents a quintessential American business success story. And KFC’s founder, Colonel Harland Sanders–known to millions as […]
Tara Schumann
Famous & 65 May 1, 2025
Look who's turning 65 this monthFind out which celebrities are turning 65 this month!May 10 – Bono, rock star, activistDublin native Paul David Hewson started going by the nickname Bono long before he became one of the world’s biggest rock stars. At 14 or 15, his friend dubbed him “Bono Vox” after a local hearing […]
Tara Schumann
The Latest in Age Tech April 9, 2025
We round up the most compelling new Age Tech startups featured at this year's major technology conference. Over 80% of adults over 50 own some kind of technology that enables aging at home, and most say they’re highly likely to buy more AgeTech in the future. AgeTech refers to technology that supports healthy and independent aging […]
Tara Schumann
What Can You Do About Car Insurance Premiums? April 9, 2025
As rates keep rising, audit your current policy to make sure you're getting the best rate. Especially after turning 70. Back in December, the SCSA blog offered some tips on how to reduce your home insurance premiums. It will come as no surprise to drivers to hear that car insurance premiums have also shot up over […]
Tara Schumann
When Solo Aging is a Lifestyle April 4, 2025
As more people become solo agers, they're creating a new way to age in community. For a working definition of solo ager, we like the one put forth by patient advocates Nancy Ruffner and Gerda Maissel, MD: older “individuals who, by choice or circumstances, function without the support system traditionally provided by family.” According to an […]
Tara Schumann
Curious About Cannabis? CBD and THC for Seniors April 2, 2025
As more adults over 50 use cannabis, stay aware of the benefits and risks.Since 2016, April has been National Cannabis Awareness Month. While marijuana remains a federally illegal Schedule I controlled substance, 15 states have now legalized cannabis for medical use only, and another 24 states allow both medical and recreational use. As more and […]
Tara Schumann