This week on the Blog, we’re examining the critical (and often unsung) role family caregivers play in our nation’s healthcare system. As we pointed out in another article this week, there are roughly 48 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S., and at least half that number are caring for older adults in a residential setting. … Read more
Here at the Blog, we do our best to keep readers informed about issues related to retirement and aging. We also seek – in an intensely politicized environment – to avoid partisanship. We recognize that “retirement planning” is a bipartisan exercise, and we know that our readers and radio listeners represent the full range of … Read more
Stereotypes about older adults abound, and one of the most prevalent is that the majority of seniors are just plain stubborn. Once we get to a certain age, the prevailing wisdom goes, we become set in our ways, unwilling to try new things or new ideas, with our heels firmly dug in. While this notion … Read more
By now we should all be aware that scam artists and fraudsters have no conscience. These bottom-dwellers routinely target the most vulnerable and the most trusting among us, including grandparents, single seniors, and people with the beginning of cognitive decline. Now, thanks to exposés like this 2023 article from the NextAvenue website, we’re reminded of … Read more
Are you a wealthy person? Most of us will answer that question based on our own assessment of our finances. For the majority of us, the definition of “wealth” equals one thing: money. But that definition may be far too narrow, and discovering the different types of “wealth” might help us all live happier and … Read more
We’ve written several articles about choosing the right person to serve as your financial POA – your power of attorney. But what if the person a loved one has selected to serve in that capacity is you? If you’re someone’s POA, you’re going to be faced with a host of decisions. Are you managing finances … Read more
Is there an inheritance time bomb ticking away in your estate plan? You might think you’ve taken care of everything, but a closer look could reveal a big problem just waiting to blow up at the worst possible time. With one or more of these inheritance time bombs lurking undiscovered, your estate plan – not … Read more
By any measure, the statistics on Alzheimer’s disease are alarming. The Alzheimer’s Association reports that nearly 7 million Americans currently live with the disease – which, of course, means their family members do, too. What’s more, roughly one-third of older adults will pass away with some form of dementia, not necessarily as the cause of … Read more
Would it surprise you to learn that more than 11 million people in the U.S. are providing unpaid care for loved ones and friends suffering from dementia? That’s more than the population of New York City and Chicago combined. What’s more, while the estimated value of that care exceeds $346 billion annually, these caregivers – … Read more
Here on the Blog, we write frequently about the joys and challenges of caring for an aging loved one. That’s because millions of us are already caught up in the work of caregiving, either as one who gives care or one who receives it. The odds are high that, if the trials of caregiving haven’t … Read more
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