Aging in Place Planning

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 i

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

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, plea

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 amyloid

b y 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

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

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 hom

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

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

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 o

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

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

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,

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 kid

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

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

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 thing

NCOA has some ideas, read more at NCOA.

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 modific

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 re