As part of the coronavirus recovery effort, most Americans are getting direct payments from the federal government known as “stimulus checks.” This money is paid to ease the pain of the Covid pandemic and to jump-start the economy. The…
Something inescapable is affecting all of us and our families- aging. It can be challenging for adult children to imagine their parents as seniors and to understand and respond to the reality that each parent will age differently. Even if…
In the United States, we are finally receiving or becoming eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the medical community, vaccinated individuals are significantly less likely to contract COVID-19; however, they may pose a health risk to others. What…
According to the federal Government Accountability Office (GAO), nearly half of Americans aged 55 and older have no retirement savings in an individual retirement account (IRA) or 401(k). Also, while two out of five households do have a defined benefit…
It’s an unfortunate fact that seniors can be prime targets for financial abuse and scams. Sadly, the elderly are often taken advantage of by strangers — and sometimes even their own family members. That’s why it’s important that planning is…
For care providers and aging seniors in the information age, the future is now. While still with some challenges, adoption of virtual care as a standard in senior living and aging services has become a fully integrated and accepted practice…
In the United States, turning 65 years of age is a milestone on many levels, but before this birthday, there is a hefty checklist that you need to address to continue aging successfully. Overall the most crucial thing to do…
Aging is something you cannot escape, and it affects all family systems. It can be challenging for adult children to imagine their parents as seniors and to understand and respond to the reality that each parent will age differently. Even…
The knowledge and technology utilized by today’s medical professionals has advanced immensely in recent years. Nowadays, machines are able to sustain life longer than ever before, but questions remain about what quality of life you wish to have. The answers…
The legal term for dying without a valid will in place is dying “intestate.” As we mentioned in a previous post, a will allows an individual to ensure that at the time of their passing, the distribution of their assets…