Seniors

More Texas Seniors Turn to Rental Market, Study Says

By Charles Grand / July 8, 2025 /

Seniors in Texas are increasingly forgoing homeownership in favor of renting, with the cohort becoming the fastest growing demographic in the Lone Star State over the past decade. Using U.S. Census data from the American Community Survey between 2013 and 2023, the single-family rental platform Point2Homes found that the six largest metro areas in Texas…

Holidays Often Highlight Challenges Seniors Face, Need For Caregivers

By Joshua Baethge / January 10, 2020 /

Looking back at the holidays, many people may be wondering what was wrong with Mom and Dad now that they’re seniors.  For those who don’t see their parents regularly, the challenges of aging can be disconcerting. Unfortunately, that white-knuckle car ride after Thanksgiving or the unexpected fall at Christmas may have been warning signs of…

How to Help a Parent Through the Process of Downsizing

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 4, 2019 /

By Nancy Peham Special Contributor We all reach a point in life where it makes sense to downsize. The first step is to realize, accept, and decide that the time has come to move forward with the process. As adult children, we can support our parents’ decision — or our own — in several ways.…