Do you recall the “Great Retirement”? It was all over the news during the pandemic, as workers fed up with the uncertainty of their work environment during COVID decided to opt out entirely, accelerating their retirement plans and embracing new-found freedom as retirees. But as with many sociological trends, that pendulum swings both ways. Now, … Read more
Advice about saving money has been woven into our consciousness since we were kids. For generations, American youngsters have heard the same well-worn advice: “Save for a rainy day!” “A penny saved is a penny earned!” “A fool and his money are soon parted!” The translation is clear – the key to happiness and security … Read more
From time to time here on the AgingOptions Blog, we like to revisit important topics we’ve covered before. Today’s article from NextAvenue is a good example – a strong and personal warning, written by journalist Leida Snow, against the very real danger of falls. The danger of falling while coming downstairs, taking a walk, or tripping over the cat … Read more
All of us at AgingOptions salute the men and women of our armed forces who have sacrificed their lives to preserve American freedom. To honor those fallen heroes, along with the millions more who have served and continue to serve, we offer this edited copy of President Richard Nixon’s Memorial Day Proclamation originally presented 50 years ago, … Read more
As today’s pre-retirees start looking ahead to life in retirement, a common thread seems to be emerging: seniors are selling their big family homes and looking for smaller digs. Downsizing has become practically universal among retirees – right? Well…not so fast. While many seniors are looking for smaller homes with better livability, lower costs and … Read more
Most parents want to help their kids – it’s part of being a mom or dad. As the children grow into adulthood, that desire to provide parental assistance remains high – but parents need to be cautious. The older your kids get, the greater the consequences of their financial decisions, and the higher the likelihood … Read more
There are many signs that make us fear that we’re “starting to slip” in the brainpower department. We walk into a room and forget what we came there for. We see an old friend in the grocery store and can’t recall her name. We forget where we put the car keys or the reading glasses. … Read more
As you plan ahead for the end of your life, one of the decisions you’ll want to think carefully about is the eventual disposition of your estate. If you plan to leave your assets and possessions to your children – and if you have more than one heir – you’ll have a potentially tough choice … Read more
During the upcoming family vacation season, you may find yourself making a long-postponed visit to see an aging parent or loved one. If it’s been a while since you last spent time together, you may be in for a surprise: the long months of isolation triggered by the COVID pandemic, combined with the passage of … Read more
It may be hard to recall that, in the memory of many Americans, the COVID pandemic seemed to begin in a Kirkland, Washington, nursing home. In early 2020, news reports began circulating about the coronavirus causing devastating illness and death among the vulnerable population in America’s long-term care facilities, beginning here in the Pacific Northwest. … Read more
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