The notion of a “digital divide” has been part of American culture for decades. Sources trace the first use of the phrase to the days of the Clinton Administration in the 1990s. In fact, the phrase made its way into President Clinton’s final State of the Union address in 2000. In those early digital days, … Read more
Have you ever asked yourself, “Will I need long-term care someday?” The odds make it extremely likely that the answer is yes: some of the articles we’ve read for the Blog estimate that between 70 and 80 percent of us will require at least some long-term care as we age. But here’s another question: with … 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
Our Resolution: Make 2026 The Year You Create a Truly Complete Retirement Plan There’s something compelling about the idea of making New Year’s resolutions, isn’t there? With the turning of the calendar, a brand-new year begins, unmarred by past mistakes, filled with promise and opportunity. Many of us will pause sometime during the first days … Read more
Our Resolution: Make 2026 the Year You Find Joy and Contentment in Retirement Here’s a scenario that may sound familiar. You’ve finally retired, maybe recently. At first, the freedom of your new “work-free” lifestyle felt exhilarating, as though you had been liberated. An exciting world of retirement living seemed to stretch out before you. But … Read more
Our Resolution: Make 2026 the Year You Take Simple Steps to Encourage Others This week on the Blog, our focus is on New Year’s Resolutions. We’re considering some actions we can take and decisions we can make to help us lead better, happier, and more purposeful lives in 2026. However, in this particular article, we’re … Read more
This week on the Blog, we’re shining the spotlight on the holiday season – specifically the family gatherings that the next few weeks will likely bring. No matter how frequently you and your aging loved ones see each other during the year, there’s something about getting together with family during this festive but stressful season … Read more
With more than 6 ½ million Americas suffering with Alzheimer’s disease, and an untold number dealing with other, less common forms of dementia, knowing the potential warning signs is important to every family and every caregiver. This is particularly true as we approach this year’s holiday season when families will gather, some for the first … Read more
With the holidays upon us, many will be gathering with loved ones for the first time in many months. Could this be the year when you and your family members finally have a critical conversation concerning your plans for how and where you want to age? Odds are that your family doesn’t really understand what’s … Read more
Have you ever noticed how, when the topic of Medicare and Medicaid come up, many of your friends seem to get a blank expression on their faces? Despite the fact that tens of millions of Americans are directly affected by these two legacy programs, the level of confusion and disinformation among the general public – … 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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