It’s something almost everyone agrees they need to do. So why do two-thirds of adults still fail to do it? We’re talking about end-of-life planning, specifically the type of advance planning that tells both your family and your health care team exactly how you want to be treated when you’re close to death. Generally called … Read more
As anyone knows who has served the needs of an infirm loved one, being a caregiver exacts a heavy emotional toll. Not only must the caregiver deal with the pain of watching a loved one in decline, but he or she must keep up their own strength for the day in, day out physical exertion … Read more
A little over a year ago, The New York Times published an interesting article about a trend in home design that we found encouraging when we encountered it: new homes specifically designed for multi-generational living. While this kind of lifestyle isn’t for everyone, the appeal definitely appears to be on the rise. We thought we … Read more
Because we at AgingOptions work in the arena of retirement every day, we sometimes assume that there are certain basic facts about retirement that everybody knows. But the truth is that millions of people approach retirement woefully uninformed, and for that reason they tend to make costly mistakes that can play havoc with their finances. … Read more
Helping out your grandchildren with costs of higher education may be a worthwhile thing to do – if you can afford it, that is, without damaging your own retirement security. But if you do decide to offer financial aid, you need to be strategic, or your generosity could end up making matters worse. That’s the … Read more
The Great Recession that plunged the nation into economic uncertainty in 2008 supposedly ended several years ago, yet many older workers have never recovered the employment status they once enjoyed. It’s no secret that older workers find it tougher to land well-paying jobs these days. In fact, in a recent study conducted by the Federal … Read more
It seems like something we’ve heard before: some news report cites evidence that suggests a strategy that can delay or even prevent the onset of cognitive decline. But this article that recently appeared on the website of Kaiser Health News may be the real thing. “In a landmark report,” the article asserts, “scientists have endorsed … Read more
There are plenty of categories in which Americans can proudly wave the flag and say, “We’re number one!” Unfortunately, retirement may not be one of them. In fact, in a global survey encompassing 43 nations worldwide, the U.S.A. doesn’t even make the Top Ten in happiness and quality of life among retirees. That’s the conclusion … Read more
From time to time here at AgingOptions we think it’s important to remind people of a hidden danger that could be affecting both the physical and emotional health of an aging loved one. That hidden threat is isolation. “Social isolation is rampant among older adults who lose mobility, lack transportation options or live alone or … Read more
Here in the Pacific Northwest where AgingOptions is located, the real estate market is white hot. While many prospective buyers are young families needing more space or millennials trying to qualify for a first home, a significant number are empty nesters or newly-retired couples. Many of these older buyers are eager to sell their bigger … 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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Since the AgingOptions Radio Show first began airing in the Pacific Northwest in 2006, elder law attorney Rajiv Nagaich has been helping people answer some of life’s toughest questions. In this comprehensive anthology, drawn from thousands of hours of AgingOptions Radio Show broadcasts, listen to Rajiv Nagaich answer callers’ questions about retirement planning. His answers are packed with important nuggets of information that will help you create your own LifePlan for retirement. It’s a recording you’ll want to listen to again and again.
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As an elder law attorney, Rajiv Nagaich has spent more than two decades helping older adults and their family caregivers cope with retirement plan failure. Despite doing exactly what their trusted advisors had told them to do—enrolling in Medicare, saving plenty of money, buying long-term care insurance, and creating an estate plan—Rajiv's clients found themselves forced into institutional care, assets lost to unplanned care costs, and a burden to their families. In Your Retirement: Dream or Disaster, you will learn the shocking truth about why this happens—and what you can do to avoid it. This book is a must read if you want to avoid the hidden traps in retirement planning advice that turn life into a living nightmare for 70% of Americans.
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