Do We Really Need to Take 10,000 Steps a Day for Our Health? The advice that we take 10,000 steps a day is more a marketing accident than based on science. Taking far fewer may have notable benefits. Read the article from the New York Times.

AARP has created a brief overview about the importance of having a will among other documents for your loved ones. These documents include: Review of current will • Executor Name • Payment of debts, taxes and administration of an estate • Gifting to specific individuals • Distribution of assets • an

by Michael Flood, New England Building Supply It actually doesn’t take much to turn a house into an appropriate home for older people. The principles of Universal Design outline a series of modifications that are fast becoming the new standard for construction. These ideas are designed to make bui

Freak-out? Nah. Introspection? You bet! I have been twice married (the first marriage ended in divorce; the second, in death). For more than a decade, I have been living happily with my partner, who is eight years my senior. He is a grandpa. I am a step-grandma. We’re healthy and active with jobs

Remember The Golden Girls, the endearing TV show featuring three slightly wacky female friends “of a certain age” and one hilarious take-no-prisoners mother? After living full lives, four older (and completely different) women came together in a living arrangement that enriched each of their live

The New York Times article called How Not to Grow Old in America talks about what you should know about the assisted living industry. If you are exploring a facility for a loved one or yourself, please read the article. Below is my experience and take. Appreciate feedback. To the Editor: Re: How N

After my husband died in 2013 at age 87, I was in a fog. I had cared for him during the difficult year and a half – and put my nurses training in action – between his diagnosis of lymphoma and amyloidosis, and when he entered hospice. We were married for 54 years. I needed time to grieve and proc

by Carolyn Rosenblatt, RN, Elder Law Attorney, author. Many of us Boomers have a living parent still but even more of us have lost one or both parents at this point in our own aging. What does this mean for us within our families? Our parents' generation was often responsible for initiating the fam

November is National Family Caregivers Month – a reminder of the dire challenges that 30 percent of adults in the U.S. face who care for elderly, disabled or ailing loved ones. If you’re one of us, a mere month doesn’t come close to recognizing the round-the-clock energy and attention you devote

I was part of a team (stepmom and 3 siblings) that took care of my dad for the last 2 years of his life when he was in his 80s and was living at home. He had mobility issues along with gout and kidney problems. We all had discrete roles as all the kids worked full time. Since I was a lawyer, my r

Go to this site to learn about how to make a home easier for wheelchair bound loved ones

Aging Life Care management is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health and aging challenges. Working with families, Aging Life Care Professionals offer answers and solutions during times of uncertainty. Their guidance helps families make decisi

By Phil Lubinski, CFP® As I’ve worked with financial advisors over the years, I’ve found there are certain topics they are hesitant to deal with. Much like the famous scene from the movie Caddyshack when Bill Murray retrieves the "Baby Ruth" candy bar in the swimming pool, there are unpleasant t

Your older family members deserve a plan to help them age well. You deserve peace of mind knowing that contingencies won’t lead to chaos. Aging in Place Toolkit can help you begin the process for them – and for yourself. Aging Smart: Plan Now and Avoid Later

The New York Times posted my response in a letter to the editor, Sunday, 9/15/2019, discussing the pro the pros and cons of assisted living and the options for elder care. Families will have to make tough decisions as we and loved ones age.  Here it is my letter without the link, but you might want

Article from My Lifesite A senior living cooperative—or co-op—is a housing option that offers adults age 55 and over independence and social interaction without the maintenance, chores, and expenses of single-home ownership. Residents purchase a share of the community and also have a say in how th

Debunking the Myths of Older Adult Falls (Content from NCOA) Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Most falls can be prevented—and you have the power to reduce your risk. Exercising, managing your medications, having your vision checked, and making your l

A number of events in life might suddenly change your status from a partnership to a solo project. Understanding the financial implications of such a change can help you avoid common pitfalls.Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now. Brought to you by: Lawrence

My personal experience as a caregiver includes my wife Helen, who broke her ankle in 2015 and was in a wheelchair until August 2016. On top of that, she than developed breast cancer and is still recovering. I was her only caregiver with the exception of her mother’s visits. I did all of the cooki

The Stanford Longevity Center has created "The New Map of Life" that makes the case for living a quality of life throughout a person's lifetime. Here is there overview and link to learn more. "In the United States, as many as half of today’s 5-year-olds can expect to live to the age of 100, and

Pandemic prompts some to make room for grandparents by Kim Palmer, Minneapolis Star Tribune This article provides a great overview of how the pandemic and families are coping with family living situations.

During the month of November, the home care and hospice community honors the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, and social workers who make a remarkable difference for the patients and families they serve. These heroic caregivers play a central role in our healthcare system and in ho

Today’s culture tells Baby Boomers they have the power to stop their biological clocks with diet, exercise and meditation. As she performed on the 2020 Superbowl stage, a fit, 50-year-old mother of two fuels the belief that our lives will be longer and better than our parents and grandparents.

Don't wait till it is too late. Retirement financial advisors should consider these major topics in their relationship building approach for clients. These are some “pain points” that a retiree might face. • Running out of money before I die • Unforeseen tax obligations • Afford to age in place i

There is no place like home. Home is a haven of comfort, love, fond memories, and security. In fact, more and more frequently, home is where people prefer to receive care, surrounded by familiar things such as their own bed, their family photos and their pets. Long-term care insurance can pay for

NCOA has some ideas, read more at NCOA.

Three paths to comfort, safety and happiness as we age. 2018 will be my 58th year on earth. Most days I feel barely 40. However, two foot surgeries and an arthritic knee make me curse the stairs of my 50- year-old, three-flight split-level home all the way down to the basement laundry room. In t

Over a period of many years I was the primary caregiver for her mother and twin aunts. I had to manage them with dementia/Alzheimer’s and mobility in a combination of assisted living places and in home care. My mother was originally able to stay home, but then was situated in two different skilled