The next time you attend a funeral, don't be surprised if it more closely resembles the last wedding you went to than the somber farewell you bid your grandfather 20 years ago.

You're not just sitting on your hands waiting for the recession to end; you're taking steps to financially secure the future for yourself and your loved ones. But there's one important financial planning matter you may be avoiding, and if you are, you're not alone. Here's how to approach the delicate topic of preplanning a funeral.

Early screening is an underutilized strategy in both identifying the substantial number of individuals living with undiagnosed Alzheimer's disease and providing them the necessary medical intervention.

Caregiving is more than a one-person job and caregivers shouldn't wait until they are experiencing extremely high stress levels or have a health issue of their own to seek help. Here are some tips on how to deal with the big issues.

Do you ever feel dizzy or lightheaded and have no idea why? The problem could be caused by a common condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). For sufferers, there is now a simple solution.

As we age, the lenses of our eyes thicken and our pupils shrink. This causes eyes to adapt more slowly to changing light conditions and increases the need for light. According to the Center of Design For An Aging Society in Portland, Ore., older people need three to five times more light than younger people for vision and to maintain health.

As comfortable as Americans are with seeking a deal - witness the thousands of price comparison Web sites - there is one major purchase many still seem unwilling to comparison shop for, and it's a purchase everyone will eventually make.