October 18, 2019Some Seniors Are Facing a Housing ShortageThere is a growing need for affordable senior housing that is only starting to be addressed by businesses that build for this market. If you have a lot of money you typically have a lot of options. At the other…
October 11, 2019Do You Have a Weak Power of Attorney?Powerful “power of attorney” (POA) documents are essential, if there ever comes a time when you or your elder become unable to manage your finances or make health-care decisions. Beware if you rely only on POAs that hospitals provide, or…
October 4, 2019What You Should Know About the Senior Safe ActThe Senior Safe Act, signed into law by President Trump in 2018, is designed to protect our elders from financial abuse from either within a family or support system or by scam artists preying upon them. Tens of billions of…
September 27, 2019Retirement Locations Being Chosen Due to Dementia DiagnosesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a report acknowledging that from 2000 to 2017 deaths in the US that have dementia as an underlying cause has more than tripled. Underlying Alzheimer’s disease accounts for more than…
September 19, 2019Avoid These Mistakes When Planning for a Disabled Family MemberThere are 58 million Americans five years of age or older that are identified as special needs making them the largest single minority in this country. The majority of federal and state benefits available to help persons with disabilities are…
September 13, 2019Livings Trusts as an Estate Planning StrategyIt’s an unfortunate fact that seniors can be prime targets for financial abuse and scams. Sadly, the elderly are often taken advantage of by strangers — and sometimes even their own family members. That’s why it’s important that planning is…
September 6, 2019Technology Helping Lower Hospital ReadmissionsThe information or digital technology age is rapidly transforming our everyday lives. Everyday smartphones, tablets, and other web-enabled devices allow us to communicate seamlessly. Technology applications have changed medical communities and systems, morphing them into an information-rich enterprise. Digital management…
August 28, 2019Don’t Get Tricked by These Online ScamsThe online world is rife with scams, and the number of people in the online world makes it a target-rich environment for scammers. Seniors and near seniors should be aware of some of the more common attacks aimed to gain…
August 22, 2019New Tech Tracks Seniors’ BillsIf you are a senior or have a loved one who is struggling with the process of paying their household bills, Silver Bills can eliminate the task and alleviate the worry about proper handling of monthly bills. As many baby…
August 14, 2019Planning to Protect Your Child’s InheritanceEstate planning for the future inheritance of your children and grandchildren should include protective measures to keep assets from disappearing or being claimed by a creditor. A simple way to achieve inheritance protection is through a trust. A trust can…
