Unpaid caregivers tend to have one thing in common: exhaustion. The physical, mental, and emotional demands of providing care to a parent, spouse, relative or friend seem endless, and many caregivers acknowledge that they seldom if ever get a break. If that describes you, then perhaps a service called respite care is one possible answer. … Read more
It’s always a shock when a Hollywood actor’s career is cut short prematurely. In the case of action star Bruce Willis, the news seems especially sad. Willis, known as the take-charge hero of such blockbusters as Armageddon, The Sixth Sense, and the Die Hard movies, has been diagnosed with a degenerative disease of the brain called frontotemporal dementia. This … Read more
It might seem as if the only people taking out home loans these days are well short of their retirement years – but surprisingly, that’s not entirely true. In 2021, buyers 65 and older accounted for roughly one-eighth of all mortgages originated. Whether downsizing, upsizing, moving across town or heading for sunnier climes, older Americans … Read more
It’s a chronic case of nationwide medication overload – and the consequences can be devastating. That was our take-away from this recent article from the NextAvenue website , written by freelance journalist Barbara Mantel. The problem even has a name: “polypharmacy.” The trend of doctors over-prescribing prescription drugs to seniors isn’t new, but it is on the rise, according … Read more
Whether you live near your aging parent or miles away, you probably worry about them more and more. Every visit tells you that your once-robust mom or dad is starting to become frail or forgetful. Is it your imagination, or is it really time for “the conversation” about the need for assistance? And how can … Read more
Humans have a bad habit of thinking we’re invincible, that nothing can touch us. It’s one reason why we tend to put off doing those important things we know we really should do. But here at AgingOptions and Life Point Law, we try to make sure we gently remind everyone that having a plan in … Read more
How do you define your “dream retirement”? Each of us might answer that question differently, especially when considering where we might live. For some, our retirement dreams take us to the beachfront or to that town in the mountains. Others picture a carefree life of golf in the sunshine or spending time with the grandkids. … Read more
If there’s one aspect of retirement that seems to be a constantly-moving target, it’s the topic of RMDs – required minimum distributions. The RMD is Uncle Sam’s way of forcing retirees to start pulling dollars out of those tax-deferred retirement accounts like the 401(k) and 403(b) accounts offered by many employers. The amount of money … Read more
It has been a while since we addressed the topic of reverse mortgages here on the AgingOptions Blog. This type of mortgage, also called an “HECM” (which stands for home equity conversion mortgage), can be a potential game-changer for retirees who need a steady flow of tax-free income. But there are downsides to reverse mortgages … Read more
Here on the AgingOptions Blog, we write frequently about the joys and challenges of caring for an aging loved one. That’s because millions of us are already caught up in the work of caregiving, either as one who gives care or one who receives it. The odds are high that, if the trials of caregiving … Read more
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