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When Rose, Blanche, Dorothy and Sophia shacked up together on Golden Girls, many people saw the sitcom as quirky and fun, but the fictitious living situation is becoming a reality for many older adults.

Seniors who live by themselves often eat alone, which may leave them prone to malnutrition, and one of the biggest contributing factors is loneliness.

An art contest is currently underway in Clermont County, Ohio, but the competition is only open to residents who are 60 years of age or older.

Glen Campbell, a country music star, who has been performing for more than 40 years, recently announced that he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Seniors who live independently in isolated towns and areas may want to consider personal emergency response systems that could help them in case they fall and injure themselves.

It was around Bob Forrest's 99th birthday when he decided that it was time for him to stop driving, according to ABC news affiliate News 9.

If one suffers from diabetes, it can be an unwise idea to get in the car and go for a drive that will last for hours. Likewise, if an individual has a high risk for heart disease, it's never a good idea to be without a way to contact help.

While he isn't a centenarian yet, there's little doubt that 98-year-old Herbert Bird will continue on through the triple digits and doing what he loves doing best - playing music.

The majority of Americans want to age at home for as long as possible and companies are starting to offer products that can help make a home stylish and safe at the same time.

Pennsylvania is becoming one of the front-runners in the ways that the nation will start to accommodate baby boomers.

Many senior women who are living alone may find that it's difficult to reach out and make new social networks during their golden years.

Many older adults want to live at home as they age, and technology may be an integral part of this experience.

Many disabled adults have wanted to age at home, but have been unable to afford the care that would enable them to do so. That may change thanks to recent federal support granted by the Affordable Care Act.

Many baby boomers have started to get ready for their golden years, but many members of the generation do not want to live in retirement homes as they age.

The International Business Times recently released a list of some steps that older adults will take to ensure that their home is fit for retirement.

Many older adults want to spend their golden years at home, but may require some assistance with daily tasks or large projects such as home renovations and maintenance. Luckily, there are numerous housing solutions springing up in the form of Villages.

Many seniors are looking to stay in their own home as long as possible, but that may mean being a little bit more careful, especially if one is living alone.

Many older adults may want to live in their homes as long as possible, even when a house becomes more difficult for them to maintain or mobility is limited.

A new survey conducted by AARP has shown that older baby boomers who are getting ready to retire are mostly content with their lives.

Old age isn't like it used to be, and baby boomers and active seniors are proving that point all around the country.

It is often difficult to tell when a parent may need extra help around the house for safety reasons and The Post Crescent recently reported that one way to assess a senior's health is just by visiting them.

A new study conducted by the Families and Work Institute and the Sloan Center of Boston College has found that 75 percent of workers expect to have jobs after the age of 50, even during their retirement, according to The New York Times.

A new report conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has recently shown that the number of fatal crashes involving drivers age 70 and over has declined by 37 percent, a much larger decrease than found in drivers 35 to 54, The New York Times reports.

An AARP survey shows that 89 percent of older adults want to age at home, indicating that the vast majority of seniors have a desire to live their golden years independently.

One of the most difficult subjects that adult children may have to broach with elderly parents is the talk about transportation and when an older adult should stop driving or change their habits, according to USA Today.

Nursing homes located in the southeast region of Michigan are facing a budget crisis that may result in many closures and cutbacks, according to Crain's Detroit Business.

A new survey has found that the prices of assisted living and retirement homes have steadily risen from 2009 to 2010. Private nursing homes can now cost approximately $82,585 each year and assisted living facilities have risen to $39,516.

Fran Avirgan, 93, volunteers at the library, is the treasurer for a local farmer's market, reads, bakes meals, goes to a knitting class and stays politically active, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal.

The 64-year-old entertainer Suzanne Somers is well-known for her television appearances and, on November 4, the Suzanne Summers Breakthrough Tour is premiering in theaters across the country, according to The Senior Journal.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly is a bill that has been drafted by the Special Committee on Aging and has recently been approved by the Senate Banking Subcomittee, which means that it is one step closer to being a reality, according to SeniorJournal.com.

A trend that is slowly gaining popularity across the country is that of the village, a community of seniors who care for each other as they age in their homes and one of the most recent village developments is taking place in Reston, Virginia, according to The Fairfax Times.

Assisted living facilities are often not the place that seniors want to call home as they age. Many wish to retire into a small community with a group of close friends, and according to The New York Times, some seniors have started to create these living spaces.

More and more seniors are opting to stay in their homes and age in place, which can be a preferable and affordable way to live out the golden years. However, there are certain precautions that should be taken into consideration when deciding whether or not to live independently.

Recent rumors that the Bronx's 202 program, which is meant to help low-income seniors and the disabled find affordable housing options, will be cut have finally been put to rest by an investment of $20 million by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Christian Science Monitor reports that more baby boomers and seniors are going online than ever before. Facebook is proving to be particularly popular - recent statistics have shown that users aged 55 and over are the fastest growing demographic on the popular social networking site.