How much of memory loss is “a normal part of aging,” and how much should be cause for concern? That’s a question we hear frequently at AgingOptions and it’s one you have probably asked yourself if you have walked the journey of aging alongside a parent, spouse or other loved one. Because dementia is such … Read more
Veterans Day is still some weeks away, but we felt it was timely to remind all our Blog readers and radio listeners – and especially you veterans who have served your country so faithfully – that there are unscrupulous and shameless scam artists out there trying to defraud you from your savings, your security, even … Read more
Ah, October: the weather is cooler, the nights are longer, the leaves are turning color, and it’s Medicare Open Enrollment Time. (That may explain why you see so many older adults walking around with perplexed expressions on their faces at this time of year.) Medicare Open Enrollment for the 2018 calendar year begins October 15 … Read more
With all the articles we’ve read and conversations we’ve heard here at AgingOptions about the Home Equity Conversion Loan, or HECM – commonly called the reverse mortgage – the question millions of older homeowners are still asking themselves is simple: “Is a reverse mortgage right for me?” We can’t count the number of times we’ve … Read more
Do you think saving for your children’s college education takes precedence over saving for your own retirement? If you do, you’re not alone – but you may be making a major mistake, with a big price to pay down the line when you do eventually retire. That’s the conclusion from this very recent article that … Read more
It’s interesting to find helpful, aging-related articles in unlikely places. At least, that’s how we reacted when we ran across this article that appeared very recently on the political website Politico. As part of a special report called Aging in America, Politico published an insightful analysis on one way some people are seeking to solve … Read more
Here’s one statistic that really infuriates us: according to many estimates, the dollar value of wasted health care in the U.S. is about one quarter of a trillion dollars per year. Yes, you read that right: many believe that as much as one-fifth of American medical care, amounting to roughly $250 billion per year, is … Read more
If you’ve shopped for long term care services lately, either for yourself or for a loved one, then the fact that nursing home costs are continuing to go up year after year won’t come as a surprise. However, since most people don’t start comparison shopping for nursing care or assisted living until an urgent need … Read more
The aftermath of the massive Equifax data breach affecting tens of millions of Americans will be reverberating in U.S. households for months to come. Many people are rushing to put a freeze on their credit accounts in order to protect their identity. But there’s something else you need to do immediately if you want to … Read more
It may seem painfully obvious, but the first step in enjoying a long retirement may be to avoid passing away ahead of your time. That’s one reason why our attention was drawn to a pair of reports from the CDC (the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) that said there’s a mix of good news … 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?
For millions of Americans, the answer is yes. This video explains why retirement turns into a nightmare for so many people and how completing this course can keep these nightmares from happening to you.
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