Most people prefer to age at home, but we must be aware of the signals when a loved one is having trouble living there safely. Troublesome signs like a dirty home in poor repair, unpaid bills, piles of mail, and…
Often parents live far away from their children in the US. Managing aging parents’ or in-laws’ medical events can be a serious challenge without proper preparation and understanding of what your parents' strategy may or may not be, no matter…
Your senior years should not be plagued with money woes. 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…
Somewhere in the world, every three seconds, someone is being diagnosed with dementia. 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…
Technology 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…
The importance of making end of life preparations cannot be stressed enough. Many people put off making these plans thinking there is always time. The sad reality is that none of us are guaranteed time. Others may be bothered by…
It is essential that as your parents age, you have conversations with them about their finances. To broach the topic, you might bring up current events like the coronavirus pandemic, its’ effect on economic conditions, and how it relates to…
