• Mom or Dad Moving In? How to Deal With a Multi-Generational Household August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Family Issues - More and more older Americans are moving back in with their kids—and their grandkids. Approximately 49 million Americans, or about 16% of the total population, live in a household with two adult generations as of 2008, according to the Pew Research Center. And the number is likely to be higher now—as the economic crash has … Continue reading "Mom or Dad Moving In? How to Deal With a Multi-Generational Household"
• 9 Reasons Senior Citizens Love the Internet August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Seniors & Technology - Seniors can remember long before the Internet existed—and yet now, we live in a world that’s dependent on it. This can be jarring to some seniors. But others embrace the Internet and all it brings fully. And the truth is, the Internet can enrich the lives of seniors in dozens of ways. Here are just … Continue reading "9 Reasons Senior Citizens Love the Internet"
• Senior Activity Guide August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Family Issues - Maintaining your health as you enter your golden years is an important part of preventing or reducing the symptoms of various diseases. Getting regular exercise can even help you ward off unwanted injuries like unnecessary sprains or falls. Balanced with a nutritious diet and the proper warm-up techniques, physical activity can be enormously beneficial to … Continue reading "Senior Activity Guide"
• Loved One In the Hospital? How to Be Their Advocate August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Senior Health - If someone you love is in the hospital, this can be a bewildering, stressful, and painful time. And although ideally everyone in the hospital would receive the same level of excellent care, this is not always the case. Many hospitals are understaffed, and care providers sometimes struggle with giving the best treatment to everyone. Those … Continue reading "Loved One In the Hospital? How to Be Their Advocate"
• What Kind of Care Can You Expect From an Independent Living Facility? August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Featured, Articles, Independent Living, Senior Health - Recently, 87-year-old Lorraine Bayless—a resident of Glenwood Gardens Skilled Nursing Facility in Bakersfield, California—collapsed on the ground. A nurse at the facility called 911, but would not give Ms. Bayless CPR—telling the dispatcher it was against the facility’s policy. Ms. Bayless was pronounced dead soon after being transported to a hospital. According to accounts, the … Continue reading "What Kind of Care Can You Expect From an Independent Living Facility?"
• What Is a Reverse Mortgage – And Is It a Good Idea? August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Family Issues, Articles, Financial Planning for Seniors - A reverse mortgage is a type of loan where the bank makes available the value of the home’s equity. The homeowner can withdraw the principal of the mortgage in a lump sum, in monthly payments, as a revolving line of credit, or in a combination of these options. With a conventional mortgage, the homeowner pays … Continue reading "What Is a Reverse Mortgage – And Is It a Good Idea?"
• Having Trouble Finding a Primary Care Doctor? What to Do August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Senior Health - If you’re about to turn 65 and qualify for Medicare, take note—you may have to switch doctors. With many primary care doctors not accepting Medicare, it’s not unusual for people who qualify to suddenly be faced with the necessity of switching from a doctor they’ve had for years. Primary care doctors are becoming rare in … Continue reading "Having Trouble Finding a Primary Care Doctor? What to Do"
• How to Improve Your Relationship With Your Son or Daughter-in-Law August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Family Issues - Gaining a new son or daughter-in-law can be a source of joy. But it can also be a source of stress for parents. The new in-law is now a member of your family—that you didn’t get to choose. The new in-law may do things differently or have a different outlook than the rest of your … Continue reading "How to Improve Your Relationship With Your Son or Daughter-in-Law"
• Senior Housing: Making The Best Decision August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Family Issues - When it comes to living arrangements, senior citizens have lots of options to choose from. Some seniors live independently at home while others move into assisted living facilities. Furthermore, some seniors hire caregivers to help them so they can continue to live at home. The living situation of a senior citizen depends upon how much … Continue reading "Senior Housing: Making The Best Decision"
• Debt Collectors: What They Can and Can’t Do August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Family Issues - Getting contacted by a debt collector can be an intimidating—even frightening—event. Debt collectors often use aggressive tactics to get people to pay up—and these tactics are sometimes located on the shady side of the legality line. The Federal Trade Commission attempts to prevent this through the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which forbids abusive, unfair, … Continue reading "Debt Collectors: What They Can and Can’t Do"