Comfort Life news roundup: love and money

This week’s news highlights include two perennial favourites: love and money. Who says you can’t have both in retirement? We also take a look at unnecessary medical tests for older adults as well as retirement housing options and issues.

Speaking of housing options, the 2011 issue of Comfort Life magazine, Canada’s guide to the best retirement communities is out!

Order your print or digital copy here and be sure to check out our new online features including a special report on, "The Real Costs of Aging at Home", the e-book, "The Ultimate Retirement Tour Checklist" and the new e-tool "Senior Care Advisor", to help you or your loved one find the care you need anywhere across Canada.

Here's the news that caught our eye this week:

Love and relationships

Desire in the Twilight of Life

Money

Planning not to retire is simply not a viable strategy

Think you're too wealthy for Old Age Security?

Housing

Housing: Major Concern Among 1.5 Million LGBT Seniors

Book Review: In-laws, Outlaws, and Granny Flats

Moving

Moving dad to a retirement community

Multiple moves very stressful for elderly

Health

Elderly patients subject to unnecessary colon screenings

Your hip bones really do widen with age!

Pass the spinach! Hardly, if it's lean muscle you're after