Tips for Helping Seniors Budget on a Fixed Income
Today, many retirees don’t have 401(k)s or any other pension plan. As a result, many senior citizens will have to get by using just their Social Security earnings and possibly revenue from low income jobs. For those who had been accustomed to living well beyond that income bracket, making the necessary adjustments can be a […]
The First Signs That Your Aging Parents Need Help
As your parents grow older, it will become increasingly difficult for them to adequately take care of themselves. You may have noticed during your last visit that your dad has quite a pile of letters he is yet to open. Perhaps you saw your mother a little less tidy than the last time you had […]
How to Make Seniors Feel at Home in a New Living Space
When moving to a new living space whether it be an assisted living apartment or any new senior housing situation, feeling at home might be hard to do. However, with the right tips and tricks, you can make anyone feel more at home and ready to take on a new world, a new life, and […]
Tips For Saving Senior Citizens From Loneliness
As we age, it becomes increasingly more difficult to find activities and ways to keep your mind busy, your body active, and your emotions at bay in regards to avoiding feeling lonely. More often than not, it may be directly associated with losing a loved one, such as your spouse.
When You Should Consider Assisted Living
Do you have an elderly loved one who is still independent but starting to struggle with everyday activities such as paying bills, personal hygiene and making meals for themselves? If so, an assisted living facility may be the right choice for them. An assisted living facility is a good idea if your loved one can […]
Talk About Legal, Financial, & Long-Term Care Concerns
While talking to your parents about legal, financial, and long-term care issues can be awkward, it is absolutely necessary. The following is a list of legal documents you and your aging parent should have in place for the future.
Making the Right Choice Regarding Eldercare
If you have an aging parent and the two of you have decided it is time to look for an assisted living community, you are likely feeling totally overwhelmed by all of the choices being presented to you. You of course want the very best for your loved one, but how can you know for […]
Caring for Aging Parents from a Distance
While it is difficult to think about, we all may reach a point in life where we can no longer live on our own without assistance. Recent data indicates that approximately 12 million Americans receive long term care each year. This fact may be of special concern to you if you are a child of […]
Potential Unintended Consequences of Taking on a Caregiving Role
If you are the child of an aging parent, chances are the day will come when you will find yourself in the role of caregiver for them. While this is all something we hope will never happen, it is realistically a likelihood, and something for which you should be prepared. When you assume the role […]
Does State Laws Require You to Support Your Aging Parent?
The following should not be considered legal advice. Always seek the counsel of an attorney to help with your particular situation. If you have aging parents, you may have wondered who will pay their bills if they are no longer able to. Many family members are unsure about bill payments and debt responsibilities when their […]
Celebrating Memorial Day with Your Aging Loved Ones
Memorial Day weekend is often thought of as the unofficial start to the summer season. Statistic’s from the American Automobile Association (AAA) show that approximately 34 million Americans travel distances 50 miles or more from home to enjoy their holiday weekend. Over the span of these three days, thousands of parades are held, as well […]
Celebrating Mother’s Day with an Aging Parent
Mother’s Day is celebrated in the United States on the second Sunday of May each year. It is a non-religious holiday meant to celebrate mothers, as well as anyone with whom you have experienced a maternal bond. If your mother is aging, and particularly if she has any physical or mental limitations, you may be […]
