Whether due to an illness, a debilitating injury or as a result of the aging process, elder adults often require assistance to meet their daily needs. Statistically, most assistance is provided by family caregivers, but there almost invariably comes a time when these caregivers may need to make room for outside help.... Read More
A healthy diet is important at any stage of life, but it is particularly important for older adults. A poor diet can weaken an aging adult’s immune system and expose them to common illnesses. These illnesses can end-up having a disproportionate impact on aging adults compared to younger people. A lack of nutrients... Read More
Driving can be stressful at any age, but the older one gets the more challenging it can be. This is especially true for seniors with diminished eyesight, hearing, and general awareness. In many cases, it may be time for the Older American in your life to permanently hand over their keys. Short of that, there are... Read More
Gray Divorce continues to be on the rise in America. A so-called “Gray Divorce” occurs when couples over the age of fifty, including many senior couples, agree to end their marriages later in life. Sadly, Gray Divorce numbers have been steadily increasing for the past several decades, and they come with their own... Read More
The decision to place your aging loved one in a long-term care facility is never easy. No matter how necessary this move may be for his or her safety and well being, it can be emotionally hard for all those involved. Change is difficult for all of us, but change related to the aging process, can be especially so. The... Read More
Did you know that only 1 in 4 Americans have estate planning, and an alarming number of these Americans are middle-age or older? While this statistic may surprise you, most of us do not realize that we need estate planning as soon as we turn 18 years of age. For the parents of college students this is especially... Read More
The cost of long-term care continues to rise each year. In states across the nation, we have seen increases over the last five years of well over ten to twenty percent in the healthcare industry serving our Older Americans. These costs have risen in a number of areas for Older Americans including, but not limited to,... Read More
Developing a comprehensive estate plan is one of the most important things someone can do. The decision to create an estate plan is critical, regardless of the amount of assets that they wish to leave behind to loved ones or other designated beneficiaries. What many people do not realize, however, is that you have to... Read More
Families of fallen military members bear the brunt of the emotional costs of war and service-related deaths. Unfortunately, they often bear added financial costs at a time of unimaginable grieving. Thankfully, the Department of Veterans Affairs provides support for funeral and burial expenses, which can be quite... Read More
How do you say “thank you” to the caregiver in your life? Whether it’s a home cooked meal, a handwritten note, or a cup of their favorite coffee, taking the steps to ensure your caregiver’s needs are met and that he or she feels appreciated will validate the hard work he or she provides on a regular basis. This is... Read More
