Changes are Happening to Social Security in 2021

November 12, 2020

Here’s a closer look at the seven biggest changes to Social Security in 2021

Can I Afford In-Home Elderly Care?

October 27, 2020

Amid headlines of COVID-19 infiltrating nursing homes and large senior care facilities, it’s understandable that many Americans would prefer to avoid assisted living environments as they grow older. However, the trend to age in place predates the pandemic. Remaining at home was the first choice for 76% of Americans age 50 and older, according to a 2018 AARP survey.

Little Things Add Years to Your Life

October 20, 2020

Don’t waste your time regretting the years you spent without sufficient activity — getting moving at any age will prolong your life.

Keeping Seniors Safe in Coronavirus Pandemic

October 9, 2020

Forty-one percent of participants in a new survey said they don’t trust assisted living communities and nursing homes to keep older adults safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.

How Do I Keep Up My Spirits in the Pandemic?

September 15, 2020

We are now in a global pandemic in which many family caregivers will likely experience the same kind of shock, uncertainty and fear that I did. We worry that COVID-19 may sicken our loved ones or as caregivers that we may somehow bring the virus into our homes. We also fear that we might fall ill and leave our care recipients in need. It can be challenging to keep a caregiver’s spirits up.

Will I Live Longer if I Babysit the Grandchildren?

August 20, 2020

Looking for an extra incentive to spend some quality time with your grandchildren? Try telling their parents that it could extend your life.

Does Smell Loss Indicate Dementia?

August 18, 2020

Seniors who can identify smells like roses, turpentine, paint-thinner, and lemons, and have retained their senses of hearing, vision, and touch, may have half the risk of developing dementia as their peers with marked sensory decline.

What Happens if a Power of Attorney Is Rejected?

August 13, 2020

The possibility that a power of attorney might be rejected may be one reason not to simply pull a form off the internet and hope it will be accepted.

What Should I Know about Beneficiaries?

August 11, 2020

When you open a financial account, you’re often asked to name a beneficiary. Simply stated, a beneficiary is someone who is entitled to the benefits of the account on the death of the account holder. For example, if you’ve purchased life insurance, you name a beneficiary who receives the benefits of the policy when you pass away.

Save Your Family Stress and Plan Your Funeral

July 16, 2020

The death care industry — yep, it’s got its own industry moniker — is an estimated $20 billion business. Service Corporation International, a publicly traded company that operates 1,475 funeral homes and 483 cemeteries in 44 states, pulled in more than $3.2 billion in revenue in the past 12 months.

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