Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeffrey Steele has been a freelance writer for one-third of a century. Portrait of senior husband and wife in front of suburban ...

Homeowners and designers have found ways to blend accessibility and aesthetics. A pneumatic elevator looks sleek and generally takes up less room than a traditional elevator.Credit...Richard Powers ...

There are 61.2 million Americans age 65 or older, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, which also notes that older adults outnumber children in 11 U.S. states and in nearly half of U.S. counties. And ...