Sometimes we run across helpful articles that do a good job of stating a problem, without providing much of a solution. Such is the case with this recent article we found on the website www.AgingCare.com. It’s entitled “Family Feuds over Power of Attorney,” and it warns seniors of a problem we have repeatedly emphasized with … Read more
We have worked with thousands of clients to help them develop a personalized retirement plan that protects their assets as they age. But even the best plan can be jeopardized if a retiree falls victim to financial abuse and fraud. Sadly this type of rip-off happens all too frequently – and often secretly. We recently … Read more
A recent study by the AARP reveals sobering statistics about the cost of prescription drugs. It shows a trend that we think every senior needs to take into account as they plan for retirement. The news: between 2006 and 2013, the average retail price for prescription drugs most commonly used by seniors – including brand … Read more
Aging in place has become the goal of most seniors. It represents the idea of remaining in your familiar home, the place you love, as long as you possibly can before you have to move into institutional care. Experts on aging generally agree that, for most seniors, aging in place is a worthwhile goal. However, … Read more
Here at Aging Options, when we consult with our clients, the question of preserving assets in retirement looms large in their thinking. Helping our clients protect their assets – and the independence that goes with them – is one of the centerpieces of our retirement planning. So we were particularly interested to find this very … Read more
Just about everyone knows by now that the single best way to boost your Social Security benefits is to wait as long as possible before you start drawing them. While 35-40% of adults start drawing benefits at the earliest allowable age (62 for most), the fact is that unclaimed benefits grow at about 8% per … Read more
You’ve heard about it and read about it. Maybe you’ve experienced it firsthand. It’s the terrible pain and the damaged relationships that can occur when adult siblings go to war over Mom or Dad’s estate. Like you, we’ve heard of cases where siblings who got along fine when the parents were living gradually become litigious … Read more
What’s one of the best and least expensive ways to live a longer life? The surprisingly simple answer: move around! Adding even a little bit of physical movement to your daily routine can have a dramatic effect on your longevity. That’s the surprising conclusion from a very recent study authored by a researcher at the … Read more
The signs may appear troubling. Your aging Mom or Dad is starting to seem withdrawn, emotionally or physically. They don’t return your calls. They aren’t taking care of their home, or themselves. Something seems to be changing, but what should you do? A recent article on the website NextAvenue.org describes one of the most important … Read more
Advocates of various types of meditation have argued for years that the practice brings a host of mental, emotional and physical benefits. But until now there was no evidence to prove it. Any studies that supposedly demonstrated the benefits of meditation were scanty, relying on small sample sizes and questionable techniques. But a recent article … 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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