The Pros, Cons, and True Costs of Aging in Place
A 2024 AARP survey found that 75% of adults over 50 would prefer to remain in their current homes as they age. Unfortunately, aging in place is not always as…
Financial Literacy Essentials as You Age – Part II
As you age, improving your financial literacy is crucial so you have the knowledge and skills to effectively handle your finances and remain independent.
What’s Your Plan for Aging?
Aging is inevitable, but if you are like most people, you probably haven’t planned for it as well as you could. Sure, you may worry about whether you’ll have enough…
Fatherly Financial Advice
In “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” Robert T. Kiyosaki laid out the advice that he says the wealthy pass on to their children. Whether rich or poor, many fathers try to…
The Vital Message of Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month, a time to pay tribute to the older people in our lives. Since 1963, May has been set aside as a time to acknowledge the…
Staying Connected Even When We Are Apart
“Shelter in place.” “Self-isolate.” “Flatten the curve.” Whatever you call it, the coronavirus has made staying inside, alone or with family, a challenge for all of us. These challenges can…
Keeping the Senior Brain Sharp
Keeping the Senior Brain Sharp “Use it or lose it” is an old cliché that is especially accurate when applied to cognitive function. While nothing can stop the aging process,…
Gift Ideas for Aging Loved Ones
The holiday season is fast approaching. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other family tradition, you will likely be thinking of gift-giving over the next month or so.…
Medicare Open Enrollment Has Begun
For 2020 coverage, open enrollment for Medicare will run from October 15, 2019, to December 7, 2019. During the annual enrollment period you can sign up or make changes to…
Shining a Light on Alzheimer’s Dementia During World Alzheimer’s Month
According to the CDC, Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. This means that there is a very good chance that you or someone you…