Property Division Issues to Consider in a Gray Divorce August 9, 2019 Articles, Family Issues, Featured - A gray divorce refers to the separation of people aged 50 or older. Because these couples have spent a significantly larger portion of their life together than younger spouses, a gray divorce could come with its specific set of challenges. Baby boomers today are getting divorced at much higher rates than ever before. In the … Continue reading "Property Division Issues to Consider in a Gray Divorce"- Gray Divorce – What Seniors Need to Know June 24, 2019 Articles, Family Issues, Featured, Seniors & Dating - The rate of divorce in the general population is lower today than it ever was before. But, the generation called the baby boomers is divorcing like crazy. The divorce rate among folks 50 years old or older has doubled over the last couple of decades. This has led to the phenomenon called “gray divorce.” Things … Continue reading "Gray Divorce – What Seniors Need to Know"
Dementia in Aged Care: 10 Vital Questions to Find The Right Aged Care Provider January 3, 2019 Articles, Alzheimer's Care, Family Issues, Featured, Senior Health - When it comes to choosing a dementia aged care provider, there are many factors to consider to ensure the best quality of life possible for your loved ones. There are plenty of dementia aged care providers out there that do a great job of taking care of their patient’s needs. But how do you which … Continue reading "Dementia in Aged Care: 10 Vital Questions to Find The Right Aged Care Provider"
Help! My Mom Has a Hoarding Disorder November 11, 2018 Senior Health, Family Issues, Featured - Discovering that a parent has a hoarding disorder can be very troubling. An adult child may be shocked when they see how much “stuff” an elderly parent has accumulated over the years. Newspapers and magazines are everywhere. Each nook and cranny of the seniors home is filled with stuff from the past. Old clothes are … Continue reading "Help! My Mom Has a Hoarding Disorder"
The Benefits of Going Back to School for Seniors July 9, 2018 Articles, Family Issues, Featured, Independent Living, Senior Health, Seniors & Technology - Retirement is not just about traveling. It is also not just about watching TV at home while waiting for grandkids to visit. Instead, retirement can be a time to explore new things and that can include going back to school. Retirement gives seniors the opportunity to pursue goals that were not feasible during their working years. … Continue reading "The Benefits of Going Back to School for Seniors"
How to Deal with Caregiver Stress June 22, 2018 Home Care, Articles, Continuing Care, Family Issues, Featured, Senior Health - Caregiver Stress is more common than we once believed. A 2015 survey from AARP and The National Alliance for Caregiving shows that there are almost 34.2 million unpaid American caregivers. Another report also revealed that one in five caregivers has high levels of physical strain. While two out of five caregivers find their role as … Continue reading "How to Deal with Caregiver Stress"
Retirement Hobby Ideas for Seniors August 21, 2017 Family Issues, Featured - As people age, they gradually begin to make preparations for their upcoming retirement. This often involves plenty of financial planning, and perhaps a little splurge on that trip they’ve always wanted to take, but then what? Once retirement hits, it often becomes clear that the lack of a job has left the person without a … Continue reading "Retirement Hobby Ideas for Seniors"
Mom or Dad Moving In? How to Deal With a Multi-Generational Household August 13, 2017 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"
What Is a Reverse Mortgage – And Is It a Good Idea? August 13, 2017 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?"
Relocating for Retirement? 3 Tips for a Stress-Free Move August 13, 2017 Family Issues - For many retirees today, the first order of business after retiring is moving to a more forgiving climate or moving closer to children and grandchildren. And, many retirees who relocate for retirement do so with the goal of finding a comfortable, smaller home that makes it possible for them to age in place. Being in … Continue reading "Relocating for Retirement? 3 Tips for a Stress-Free Move"
