Tour Tips: Finding a Senior Living Community
Whether you are considering an Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Memory Care community for your loved one or yourself, you’ll want to make sure it’s a great fit.
Category: Older and Wiser
How to Protect Assets When Long-term Care Is Needed
Today many of us are living longer. What does that mean? It gives us more time to enjoy life, friendships, family and other pleasures. On the other hand, what happens if we find our loved ones unable to manage on their own?
Tips for Talking with Parents about Senior Living
Are you worried about your mom or dad—or another loved one who is living alone? Let’s say you want to ask if they would consider moving to a senior living community. Chances are you’ll encounter some resistance. How can you make it easier to discuss transitions with those you love?
When is Simple Forgetfulness Something More?
We all forget little details now and then, like where we placed our keys or an item on our grocery list. This is normal and although can be frustrating, it doesn’t affect overall day to…
Should an Individual Still Drive Following a Diagnosis of Dementia?
After a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, family and friends will often worry whether the person needs to retire from driving. As difficult as this conversation may be, it’s an important one to have. By proactively discussing driving after dementia, families can reduce the risk of unfortunate traffic accidents.
The Little Gray Box
The day was June 1, 1963. The first 3x5 index card in “The Little Gray Box” belongs to, Pauline Crume, otherwise known as Polly. To my knowledge and as the story has been told, Polly moved in and slept in the back office to listen for/and answer the switchboard. (Think Ruth Buzzi’s, Ernestine, “One ringy dingy”) The switchboard was a lot of cords that you stuck in the holes and flip a switch to connect the calls.
The Move of a Lifetime
Relocation for Older Adults often presents a unique set of circumstances. For the past 18 years, my husband and I have owned and operated a senior move management company which has been coordinating moves for…
Video Series: Life Care Planning Education
A FREE 3-event educational series. Videos from live Zoom meetings. Part 1 Occurred: July 8th, 2020 Estate Planning. Getting your Legal House in Order Download session 1 presentation handouts here This session will focus…
Calculate the Cost of a Care Community
What is the cost of living in your home and how does it compare to living at a community that offers independent/assisted living options, or one that provides memory care or skilled nursing care? You…
Planning for the Future: How Long-term Care Insurance Can Help
We live in a world where many of us are living longer. What does that mean? It gives us more time to enjoy life, friendships, family and other pleasures. On the other hand, what happens…