November 23, 2020Why It Is a Good Idea to Have a Plan for the UnexpectedRecently, COVID-19 has left many unprepared and confused. There are numerous reports of shortages of antibacterial hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and even toilet paper. While we can’t predict when something like COVID-19 might strike, we can take steps to prepare…
November 16, 2020Things to Consider Before Hiring In-Home Health Care ServicesWhen it comes to in home health care services, there is a wide range of options available. These options span from daily household tasks to medical care. Before identifying a health care service for information, get a clear idea of…
October 20, 2020Living Alone Can Cause an Increased Risk of DementiaLiving arrangements for aging Americans are often focused on aging in place. Nearly all older adults prefer to age in the comfort of their long time homes and familiar community surroundings. Aging in place often means living alone. Pew Research…
October 13, 2020Searching for the Silver Lining in the Coronavirus PandemicHigh unemployment rates resulting from COVID-19 business closures have hurt business owners and their employees, many of whom are over the age of 50. Though workers of all ages have felt the effects of unemployment or reduced working hours, older…
September 8, 2020Americans are Facing a Long Term Care CrisisAging Americans are facing an escalating long-term care (LTC) crisis. Industry driven, massively underpriced policies are playing fiscal catch up with hefty premium rate increases. This price increase is forcing some aging Americans to abandon their policy while others struggle…
September 1, 2020The Best Aging in Place Technology in 2020Technology is central to life and becoming increasingly prominant in senior populations as the tech industry targets this growing market demographic. A new survey by AARP projects by the year 2030 close to 132 million Americans aged 50 or more…
August 25, 2020The Concern of Adding Your Children to Bank AccountsI want to leave bank accounts to my children when I’m gone. Can’t I just make the children joint owners? That idea sounds better than it truly is. Yes, you would avoid court proceedings when you pass. But you’d put…
August 18, 2020Selecting a Continuing Care Retirement CommunityContinuing care retirement communities (CCRC) are gaining in popularity in the United States. Sometimes referred to as life plan communities, the goal is to provide a long-term care option for older residents. These residents prefer to live in the same…
August 11, 2020When You and Your Loved One Need CareFamily members commonly wish to assist in the care of their aging relatives. The love and care many adult children receive growing up become reciprocal, particularly in the case of their aging parents. But with the advent of longer lives,…
July 21, 2020Protect Your Voting Rights with a Power of AttorneyYour right to vote is a fundamental basis of being a citizen – yet you could lose your right if you become a ward in a guardianship. Having a strong power of attorney is essential to avoid that drastic, but…
