Like so many of you, I am doing my part to protect the health of our vulnerable community members and frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by socially distancing. To stay in touch (and sane!), I have been connecting frequently with friends and family by telephone and videoconference. In these interactions, I...
CDC Article: Don’t Fall Behind on Fall Prevention
Older Adults Can Help Manage Their Fall Risk and Stay Independent Longer
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Every second of every day an adult aged 65 or older falls in the United States. Every 12 seconds, one of these older Americans is admitted to the emergency department for a fall; and every day,...
MarketWatch Opinion: When does it make sense to take Social Security at 62?
By: Howard Gold
t’s best to wait until you’re 70 to start taking Social Security retirement benefits — even if it means tapping into your retirement assets at the bottom of a bear market. Why? Because the guaranteed, risk-free 8% annual Social Security benefit increase...
Are You 50+? Now is a Good Time to Begin Thinking About Long-Term Care
Think about it before you need to think about it.
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Yes, it might seem crazy to start thinking about a possible future when you're infirmed and need long-term health care if you're only in your 50s. You're young, or relatively young, and healthy. But that's the point: You...
Aging Care Article: Create Your All-Star Care Team in 5 Steps
In this country, there is a growing problem regarding a lack of supportive resources for family caregivers. There are government programs, charities and nonprofit organizations that might be able to help intermittently, but what caregivers often need most is sound advice, regular respite and an extra set of hands.
Four Reasons Estate Planning Is So Important
It seems like many people devote more time to planning a vacation, what car to buy or even where to eat dinner than they do deciding who will inherit their assets after they're gone. Sure, estate planning isn’t as fun to think about as booking a trip or checking out restaurant reviews....
AARP Article: The Sandwich Generation Feels the Caregiving Crunch
Caring for two people is more than twice as hard
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by Barry J. Jacobs, AARP
Carol had a big heart — sometimes too big, she thought. She was glad to run errands for her unmarried 82-year-old aunt who suffered from Parkinson's disease. But then her...
Aging Care Article: How to Find Out If a Loved One Had a Will
Upon the death of a family member or friend, there are many details to see to in a short time. The emotions surrounding the loss make level-headed decisions difficult, and, once the funeral is over, there are many financial and legal tasks that must be dealt with. A letter of instruction can...
Aging Care Article: Summer Weather Doesn’t Mix With Some Medications
Summer is here and the days continue to get hotter. Most people look forward to getting outside and enjoying the warm weather, but several common prescription medications can complicate having fun in the sun. It is important to be more mindful of medication side effects and watchful of a senior’s well-being during...
Strategic Estate Planning Services
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It seems like many people devote more time to planning a vacation, what car to buy or even where to eat dinner than they do deciding who will inherit their assets after they're gone. Sure, estate planning isn’t as...