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Helping Elderly Parents with Finances: 7 Things You Should Know
Most of us accept that as we age, we begin to slow down. Physical changes— graying hair, an expanding waistline, shuffling more than walking, shortness of breath—are obvious and usually gradual, but signs of our mental decline can be more…
What Are Life Settlements & How Do They Work?
Did you know that roughly half of all Americans aged 55 or older have no retirement savings available? We are in a concerning time where many people struggle to make ends meet and in fact live paycheck to paycheck. Unfortunately,…
Transportation Options for Seniors Who No Longer Drive
Did you know that every year, more than a half-million older adults stop driving? While the number itself is impressive, it goes far beyond a statistic. We all enjoy a tremendous amount of freedom throughout our lives and from a…
What is Adult Day Care & How Can It Benefits Seniors & Caregivers?
If you have an elderly loved one living with you, or you spend considerable time living at their residence; at some point you will need to break clear and attend to the daily needs of your own work and personal…
How an In-Home Caregiver Can Help Prevent Falls for Seniors
It’s that time of year again and inevitable comparisons to taxes surface as one of those things that is just part of life. Aging is another life component we can all count on in the natural flow of things and…
6 Easy-to-use Video Communication Devices for the Elderly
Video chatting is a great way to stay connected to senior loved ones when you can't be there in person. Whether it be through FaceTime, Skype or the more popular than ever Zoom video conferencing, there are a ton of…