July 7, 2020The Baby Boomer Retirement CrisisA study conducted by The Blackstone Group, an independent research firm, on behalf of Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement outlines some very concerning data regarding middle-income baby boomer retirement care preparedness. According to the survey above, the bleak financial…
June 30, 2020The Impact of Dementia on AgingEvery three seconds, someone in the world receives a dementia diagnosis. Dementia is a catchall phrase that refers to many types of neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative diseases bring about the onset of dementia including but not limited to: Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy…
June 23, 2020Save Money While Aging WellYour senior years should not be spent worrying about finances. The stress that money problems bring not only ruins your aging experience but can also be disastrous to your health. Rising health care costs and your increased need for health…
June 16, 2020Caring for Family Members During the PandemicThere are many new challenges to meet for family systems with loved ones who are most vulnerable to the coronavirus yet still require caregiving. Family caregivers that use to aid their family directly, now find themselves learning how to be…
June 3, 2020How Life Insurance Can Enhance Your Estate PlanRecent events are causing many of us to consider our mortality and how we can make sure our loved ones are taken care of, especially if we die unexpectedly. Life insurance can be an affordable way to provide for our…
May 28, 2020Keeping Connected in the Time of CoronavirusThe COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across America and disrupt day to day lives. Those who are age 65 or higher experience a higher virus fatality rate, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to recommend that…
April 1, 2020Aging is a Success StoryAging is the sign of a successful life. After all, when you think about the alternative to aging your perspective about getting older shifts. You should start seeking self-sufficiency for your retirement years well before the age of sixty-five. But,…
March 18, 2020Risks in Giving Your Children Access to Your FinancesAlthough it can be useful to have another party available to keep track of bills when you’re sick or away, adding a child’s name to a bank account may be more of a hassle than it’s worth. Doing so may…
February 27, 2020Dealing with Resident Abuse in Senior Living FacilitiesIf you have an elderly family member or friend living in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility, it is imperative to stay attuned to the signs of abuse to your loved one. The National Center on Elder Abuse reports…
January 16, 2020Spousal Impoverishment Protections Updated for New YearFederal spousal impoverishment protections were set to lapse in March 2019. Two bills were proposed to deal with that issue. H.R. 1343 is still sitting in the House, but H.R. 3253 was enacted on August 6, 2019. H.R. 1343, or…
