It seems as though every few weeks we run across a new option for senior housing. As we always emphasize with our clients and in our seminars, the choice of housing is one of the most important ones we’ll make as we age. After all, no one wants to be a burden to his or … Read more
It’s a role more and more adults will play at some point: serving as caregivers to their aging parents. According to a study by Northwestern Mutual Insurance, nearly 40% of Americans surveyed say they are, or have been, a caregiver to someone with health concerns or special needs, not including children. And as we live … Read more
Recently we found this article on the website www.seniorslist.com. It spoke to an issue that we suspect many retirees sometimes experience: they feel guilty about having too much leisure time! The author, a retiree named Burton Widener, describes the tendency many retirees have to make themselves sound busier than they really are. When well-meaning friends … Read more
Let’s face it – being a caregiver is one of the toughest jobs many of us will ever do. Whether it’s in short bursts or full time, if you’re caring for an aging parent or loved one, there are just some days when you feel spent and exhausted. Then sometimes you feel guilty because you’re … Read more
The headlines have become all too common: identity theft targeting seniors is on the rise. It seems that every week we read of some new scam victimizing retirees or those approaching retirement. The good news is, there are plenty of things you can do to avoid becoming a target. If you’re caring for an aging … Read more
A large number of seniors (one recent article pegged the number at 40% or higher) are taking statins – prescription drugs to lower cholesterol. But several articles and studies have reminded us that the first way to lower cholesterol is not a pill. Instead, we should be paying more attention to what’s on our plate. … Read more
Recently we discovered a good article on the website FinancialMentor.com. It’s called “The Dirty Dozen Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid,” and we think it’s a solid list to review as you plan for your future in retirement. Click here to read this helpful article. Please note that we pass along this recommendation with one caveat: … Read more
As you’ve probably heard, and as we reported in a recent article on this website, the rules governing some common Social Security strategies have recently changed. (You can click here to access this article.) And if you’re about to start drawing Social Security benefits for you and your spouse, you may very likely be affected. … Read more
An important new study out of France reveals something striking: wearing hearing aids may actually help slow cognitive decline among seniors. This study, reported at the blog site of AARP, seems to show a linkage between better hearing and a healthier brain. Click here to access this fascinating article. The study, recently published in The … Read more
Many seniors envision their retirement years looking like a dream vacation, with nothing but golf carts and beach umbrellas. But the reality for most seniors is different. The great majority tend to stay put when they retire – and a recent article on the USNews “Money” website gives at least six good reasons why. (You … Read more
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