If you subscribe to the authoritative magazine Consumer Reports, you were probably intrigued just as we were by the October 2017 issue. The cover showed the hand of a frail senior being tenderly held by a much younger hand, beneath the headline, “Who Will Care for You?” The subtitle said, “Understanding the facts about elder … Read more
From our earliest days most of us were taught to be generous, especially with those closest to us. But ironically, as we enter retirement and confront the need to be more cautious with our own money, our adult kids and grandkids are just coming into the phase of their lives when financial crises seem to … Read more
A little over a year ago, The New York Times published an interesting article about a trend in home design that we found encouraging when we encountered it: new homes specifically designed for multi-generational living. While this kind of lifestyle isn’t for everyone, the appeal definitely appears to be on the rise. We thought we … Read more
Christmas festivities may be winding down, but family gatherings aren’t limited to the waning days of December. Holiday get-togethers are bound to continue for several more days, and other family parties and celebrations happen all year long. That’s why we were eager to share with our readers and radio listeners this helpful and timely article … Read more
Some months back we found a valuable article on the website Senior Care Advice that helped shed new light on a familiar but often overlooked topic: family mediation. Even though the article came out last spring, the subject is always a timely one, and we encourage you to click here to read this thought-provoking piece. … Read more
A recent two-part series of articles in USA Today provided a very honest treatment of a very difficult question: if aging parents need financial help, how should their adult children respond? The answer can affect the relationship between parents and children for the rest of Mom and Dad’s life – not to mention the impact … Read more
A Wall Street Journal article recently reported that withdrawals from 401(k) plans exceeded new contributions in 2013 (the survey is a biennial survey with reports conveyed on odd years) after decades of expansion. That trend is expected to continue as Baby Boomers reach retirement age and begin drawing down their retirement savings. Of concern isn’t … Read more
The holidays often means spending close time with relatives. It also makes for a good opportunity to monitor your aging loved ones for signs that they may be in need of assistance. This article on maryland.va.gov lists out several very good ones to watch for, such as forgetfulness, neglect, and falls, and what you can do … Read more
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