What does “respite care” mean? The word “respite” means a break, a breather, a chance to catch one’s breath. Few people need respite care more than America’s army of unpaid caregivers. Unpaid caregivers tend to have one thing in common: exhaustion. The physical, mental, and emotional demands of providing care to a parent, spouse, relative … Read more
The good news: most Americans are living longer than their forebears. In spite of recent discouraging trends in life expectancy, a record number of American seniors will reach their 90s in the years ahead, and quite a few of those will pass the century mark. But the bad news is that, as men and women … Read more
Just when you thought the danger from fraudsters and scammers couldn’t get any worse, now comes the latest trend in financial scams: artificial intelligence. Scam artists have embraced AI as the newest tool in their efforts to separate you from your bank account and your identity. What makes this all the more frightening is that … Read more
Are you or a spouse experiencing hearing loss? If you’re over 65, according to the National Council on Aging, the odds are about one in three that the answer is yes. If you’re 75 or older, there’s a 40 percent chance that hearing loss is part of your life or that of a loved one. … Read more
As Rajiv frequently reminds us, the choices we make about our housing in retirement are crucially important. Staying in an unsafe house for too long can put us at risk of harm. Packing up and moving too hastily can be a costly mistake. Buying that so-called “dream home” can leave us with a hefty mortgage … Read more
Have you had “the talk” with your kids? No, not that talk: if your kids are adults, we’re pretty sure you can check that one off the list. No, we’re talking about “the talk” that can be every bit as awkward and uncomfortable. It’s the discussion that happens when you sit down with your adult … Read more
Clutter! It’s the nemesis of a high percentage of American homeowners – including our aging parents. Like us, many if not most of our moms and dads have too much stuff crowded into too little space. That clutter might merely be a nuisance while they’re in good health. But when our parents have to move … Read more
Caregiver stress is a common topic here on the Blog, for an obvious reason: there are tens of millions of caregivers out there, almost all of whom experience the burden of caregiving in different ways. Either you are a caregiver or you’re connected with one through friendship or family ties. That means someone close to … Read more
Finances and dementia might make for good television comedy, but for families dealing with it every day it’s no laughing matter. That’s how nationally-known financial writer Richard Eisenberg begins this recent NextAvenue article about a difficult topic many families know all too well: the effect of cognitive decline on the spending habits of a beloved … Read more
If you receive an inherited IRA from a deceased loved one, you might be celebrating your good fortune. But that windfall comes with strings attached. Unless that IRA happens to be a Roth IRA, you’ll quickly find yourself in the midst of a confusing set of rules about when you need to start taking money … Read more
Will your plan for retirement lead to disaster if your health fails? Will you end up forced into institutional care, go broke paying for care, or become a burden on your family?
For millions of Americans, the answer is yes. This video explains why retirement turns into a nightmare for so many people and how completing this course can keep these nightmares from happening to you.
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