August 7, 2019What You Should Know About Continuing Care Retirement CommunitiesThere are three distinct living phases associated with a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). The first is independent living when a resident enters into the community with few if any disabilities requiring limited assistance. In this phase of independent living,…
August 1, 2019New Technology Adoption Rises in SeniorsTechnology is providing seniors with a multitude of applications to improve their health, lifestyle, safety, and entertainment. While the younger generations may think these older Americans are the equivalent of technology dinosaurs, the truth is mid-life, and older Americans are…
July 23, 2019How Seniors Can Cope with DepressionIt is easy to succumb to the dark clutches of depression at any stage of life. Life is full of surprises and twists, and not all of them have a positive effect on the psyche. However, once a senior is…
July 17, 2019Cognitive Health and SeniorsAs advances are made in the world of medicine, people are living longer lives. Longer life, however, does not always equate to a better quality of life. Quality of life is very important. What can senior adults do to improve…
July 10, 2019The Future of Social Security is at RiskAccording to a recent government report, available here, Medicare and Social Security are at risk of insolvency. Unless action is taken, Social Security will exceed its income by 2020, whereas Medicare is projected to exceed its hospital insurance fund by…
July 1, 2019Seniors and Emotional Support AnimalsMost of us know what a service animal is, but the use of emotional support animals is becoming more and more common. So, what is an emotional support animal? An emotional support animal is a companion animal that provides benefits…
June 26, 2019How to Hold a Family Caregiving MeetingA family caregiving meeting is an essential tool when dealing with the care of an aging loved one. These meetings are beneficial for helping to keep all family members abreast of decisions that need to be made, changes in diagnosis…
June 19, 2019Estate Planning and Why Seniors Need ItWhen it comes to establishing wills and estate plans, older Americans outpace their younger counterparts. Still, a significant number — 19 percent of those over age 72 and 42 percent of those between 53 and 71, according to survey data…
June 12, 2019The Difference Between Estate Planning and Elder LawWhat’s the difference between estate planning and elder law? The short answer: Both share similar concerns. The longer answer? The differences make all the difference. The Concerns are Similar No matter what age we’re in, life can deliver some hard…
