“Your kids don’t want your stuff.” How many times have we heard those words – especially when the topic turns to downsizing? Mom and Dad are convinced that their adult kids will want Grandma’s dining room table, or the upright piano that has been in the family forever, or the china cabinet with the cracked … Read more

Just when we all thought there would be no big legislation coming out of the nation’s capital before the mid-term elections, the Senate Democrats pulled an August surprise out of their legislative hat. By the narrowest of majorities, on a 51-50 vote, they passed the Inflation Reduction Act. The bill now heads to the Democratically-controlled … Read more

Most of us have at least some personal experience with hospice care. As a loved one, a friend, or a family member has approached the end of life, perhaps a physician or caregiver has arranged for hospice workers to visit them and offer services that provide physical, emotional and often spiritual comfort. As Wikipedia defines it, “Hospice care … Read more

They’re tasty, convenient, quick to prepare, and cheap. We’re talking about a category of food items referred to as “ultraprocessed,” the kind young people (and some not-so-young) love to grab for a quick meal or snack. Well over half the calories consumed here in the U.S. come from ultraprocessed foods, and no wonder: thanks to … Read more

What does it mean to be a senior citizen in America living on the edge of financial disaster? While different states and regions have different gauges of financial need, one common standard used for many years is the so-called federal poverty level, designed to define where true economic insecurity begins. But now there is new data … Read more

Helping a parent or a loved one with the nursing home admissions process is stressful, emotional, and confusing – just ask anyone who has done it. Apart from the fact that the person being admitted is probably unhappy about it, you as the person handling the details suddenly find yourself faced with questions you can’t … Read more

Retirement planning is a complex process, especially when it’s done correctly. The professional team at AgingOptions, led by Rajiv Nagaich, has spent the past two decades guiding thousands of clients, seminar guests, and radio listeners along the pathway to a brighter retirement future. We’re the first to acknowledge that knowing where to begin planning for … Read more

What a difference a week makes! Just last week here on the AgingOptions Blog, we shared this story from Kaiser Health News noting the confusion surrounding the second COVID booster shot. The question millions of eligible Americans – already vaxed and boosted once – are asking themselves is, with new variants attacking and infecting the population to the … Read more

Can your financial plan act as a kind of “stress test” to see how well-prepared you are for a tumultuous economy?  According to this recent CNBC article, that’s exactly what a good financial plan should be able to do. But while we like the “stress test” concept, we found the rest of the article, co-written by reporters Sharon Epperson … Read more

Almost two and a half years into the pandemic, we’re still talking about COVID – and increasingly debating what’s the best “booster strategy” to help stave off a seemingly endless array of viral variants. Millions of seniors are fully vaccinated and have had one booster shot, with many (including President Biden, who tested positive anyway) … Read more