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
If you’re like most seniors, the thought of moving out of your present home fills you with dread – particularly if you’ve lived there for a decade or three. You might have a strong wish to downsize or to move to a condo or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), but the prospect of attacking … Read more
This week on the Blog, we’re focusing on in-home health care. If you’ve searched for care options, you’ve probably discovered that, while there’s plenty of information out there, some of it is pretty one-sided. That’s why we were attracted to this resource article from the AARP website. The article offers what we think is a … Read more
Do you have a long-term care plan in place? You’ve heard the old saying a thousand times: if you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail. That’s true in many walks of life, and, as Rajiv Nagaich continually reminds us, it’s especially true in planning for long-term care. If you fail to create a long-term … Read more
Do you truly “love” being a caregiver? For many, the honest answer is “not really.” The work of providing care is often exhausting and thankless. But you can learn a lot about love by being a caregiver. That’s the theme of a powerful, personal article that we came across earlier this year on the NextAvenue … 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
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