Aging Parents

It’s an existential dilemma that keeps many awake at night: How to pay for long term care, either for yourself or a loved one. Few of us will escape this challenge, and few of us can easily afford the care and support we or a loved one may need. So…

Over the years we’ve published a number of posts on the ever-increasing ways that older adults are at risk of being scammed. While it would be great if we could wave the “mission accomplished” banner at this point, and tell you that fraud and scams perpetrated against older adults have…

So, we’re approaching Father’s Day 2024 ( Sunday, June 16th) and for many of us, there are dads, fathers-in-law, granddads, spouses, uncles, brothers, or just special men in our lives that we want to celebrate and thank. June is also Men’s Health Month, and there may be no better way…

While most of us want to age in place in the community, rather than live out our final years in a facility, that arrangement can sometimes require significant support and services in the home. Especially if the person at home has physical or cognitive disabilities, significant daily help may be…

A recent survey conducted by AARP examined the fraud concerns of US adults aged 45+. Half of the respondents were extremely or very concerned about becoming the victim of fraud, and those in minority groups with a modest income and a high school diploma at best expressed even more concern…

Once again, it’s that time of year when we give a special shout-out to the ladies in our lives who are mothers, grandmothers, or who play a vital role in our lives as our supporters and champions. Of course, the best present is often your presence, and as a new…