Housing Trends for seniorsAugust 13, 2017by Jennifer GreyFamily Issues-During the working years, people build homes, raise families, and settle down. They go on vacation, remodel, landscape, garden, create home projects that they can be proud of, and share memories. For these reasons and many more, a lot of people are staying put right where they are after they retire. Instead of packing up … Continue reading "Housing Trends for seniors"
Medical Tourism: What Is It, and Is It For You?August 13, 2017by Jennifer GreySenior Health-There are two types of people who travel out-of-country to get medical care. Some travel from less-developed countries to more-developed countries to get care; these are usually the wealthy looking for either the best care money can buy—or treatments that are not available in their home countries. Others, however, travel from developed countries to relatively … Continue reading "Medical Tourism: What Is It, and Is It For You?"
Senior Housing: Making The Best DecisionAugust 13, 2017by Jennifer GreyFamily 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"
Avoiding Age-Related Bias on Your ResumeAugust 13, 2017by Jennifer GreyJobs for Seniors-Age discrimination is, unfortunately, a reality in today’s job market. Not all employers discriminate, but some do—and as an older individual looking to get back in the job market, you may find it more difficult to land an interview than you did ten years ago. But employers shouldn’t know how old you are on your … Continue reading "Avoiding Age-Related Bias on Your Resume"
Being a “Difficult” Patient: Six Tips for SuccessAugust 13, 2017by Jennifer GreySenior Health-Patients have plenty of complaints about the medical industry—everything from long waits to high costs to hospital infections. And many of those complaints are quite reasonable—the industry is far from perfect. However, doctors have complaints about patients too. Patients don’t normally hear those complaints; however, how you’re perceived by your doctor can have an effect … Continue reading "Being a “Difficult” Patient: Six Tips for Success"
Cosmetic Surgery: Should You or Shouldn’t You?August 13, 2017by Jennifer GreyFamily Issues-Certain changes are inevitable as we get older. And while society expects us to all gracefully embrace these changes, some are easier to accept than others. If you’re finding yourself disliking your appearance because of the changes caused by aging, you may find yourself contemplating cosmetic surgery. There’s no shame in it—and chances are, you … Continue reading "Cosmetic Surgery: Should You or Shouldn’t You?"