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
“Do I have enough money to retire?” There was a time when that relatively simple question lay at the center of retirement planning. Today, however, the landscape has changed dramatically. These days, most retirees are living longer than ever, and retirement planners and financial advisors are adjusting their advice accordingly. That was our take-away from … Read more
Cognitive decline is the health condition seniors generally fear the most. The thought of a gradual slide into dementia terrifies many of us, which is why we tend to overreact at every minor mental slip-up. If I’ve misplaced my glasses, does that mean Alzheimer’s disease is lurking just outside the door? Fortunately, the answer is … Read more
The start of a new year brings important changes to Medicare – changes that will almost certainly affect every enrollee, some moreso than others. As we step into 2025, we wanted to highlight some of these new rules which will bring a mixed bag of news. Part B premiums will rise a bit – the … Read more
Ever since we were in our teens, most of us have associated our driving skills with personal freedom. The ability to use our driving skills to get behind the wheel and head on down the highway has been celebrated in American story and song as the most basic expression of personal liberty. “See the USA … Read more
The New Year here, and hopefully you’re starting 2025 on a note of optimism. But for too many seniors, all the burdens of the year just ending have come rushing into the new year in the form of medical debt. If medical debt isn’t a problem for you, you may not give it a second … Read more
The role of caregiver for a spouse or loved one is often all-consuming. Even with respite care, something many caregivers don’t have, the physical, mental, and emotional burden of helping someone you love with activities of daily living takes an inexorable toll. While most caregivers may cherish the time as an expression of love and … Read more
Dozens of articles appear each week about the challenges of being a caregiver. We’ve shared many of these here on the Blog. But occasionally we encounter an article like this one from NextAvenue that tells a familiar story from a slightly different perspective. Articles like these help us understand the pressures of caregiving with greater … 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?
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