Probate Court 101: What You Need to Know August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Financial Planning for Seniors - A probate court oversees the distribution of assets when a person dies (called a decedent in legal terms). It adjudicates a will’s validity, enforces will provisions, and also handles the distribution of property when someone dies intestate—or without a valid will. When a will is contested, the matter is also resolved in probate court. The … Continue reading "Probate Court 101: What You Need to Know" Forced to Retire? Ask These Questions Before You Leave August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Financial Planning for Seniors - Millions of Americans have been forced to take “early retirement” packages in recent years—even in companies that are financially stable. This can be a shock, especially to employees who’ve dedicated years of faithful service to an employer. But when you’re forced to take early retirement, you have to look out for yourself first. Before you … Continue reading "Forced to Retire? Ask These Questions Before You Leave" Medical Tourism: What Is It, and Is It For You? August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Senior 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?" How Aging Adults Can Strengthen Their Bones and Why It’s So Important May 18, 2021 by Jennifer Grey Articles , Continuing Care , Independent Living - One of the main concerns for aging adults is getting osteoporosis and fractures. This is why it is so important to strengthen your bones and build bone density. Bones are living tissue that can continually rebuild as long as you take care of them. Thankfully, keeping bones strong is not hard to do. Ways Aging … Continue reading "How Aging Adults Can Strengthen Their Bones and Why It’s So Important" 4 Ways for Seniors to Socialize Regularly and Avoid Isolation May 14, 2021 by Jennifer Grey Articles , Senior Health , Senior Health Guides - When a person reaches a certain age, they often don’t have the energy they once did. They also might not have the same communication skills or awareness they once did that made socialization so much easier in their younger years. This can lead to seniors keeping themselves isolated, which can lead to deterioration of both … Continue reading "4 Ways for Seniors to Socialize Regularly and Avoid Isolation" 4 Lifestyle Choices That Are Putting You at a Higher Risk for Stroke April 7, 2021 by David Goldstein Articles , Senior Health - A stroke is a dangerous health issue, and occurs when the blood supply to your brain is reduced or interrupted. While your genetics and family health history play a role in your risk level, your lifestyle choices can increase your chances of having a stroke. You can reduce your risk of stroke with a healthier … Continue reading "4 Lifestyle Choices That Are Putting You at a Higher Risk for Stroke" 5 Considerations When Caring For Someone With Dementia March 18, 2021 by Jennifer Grey Articles , Home Care , Senior Health - Dementia is a disease in older adults that refers to an impairment in one’s ability to think, remember, and make decisions. Symptoms may start slowly but gradually increase in severity. Over time, it can affect a person’s ability to carry out everyday functions, such as eating, dressing, or bathing. It can even result in changes … Continue reading "5 Considerations When Caring For Someone With Dementia" Should You Let Your Kids Move Back Home After Graduation? Pros & Cons August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Family Issues - It’s more common now than ever for adult children to choose to move back home after college graduation. This can be a great thing for both parent and child—or it can be a source of stress. Here are a few things to consider when deciding whether to let your adult children move back home. The … Continue reading "Should You Let Your Kids Move Back Home After Graduation? Pros & Cons" Bereavement Counseling: Can It Help You? August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Family Issues - Grief or bereavement counseling is a type of psychotherapy specifically designed to help people who are coping with the death of a loved one—or with a disruptive life change that causes a similar feeling of loss, such as a divorce. While not everybody may need it, this type of counseling can be helpful for many … Continue reading "Bereavement Counseling: Can It Help You?" 7 Steps to Prepare for Your Upcoming Retirement July 16, 2020 by David Goldstein Articles , Featured , Financial Planning for Seniors - For some people, a secure retirement means freeing themselves from work so they can spend more time with their families, work on their gardens, or visit the golf course more often. For others, it could mean transitioning from an 8 to 5 job to restricting themselves to part-time work. Regardless of what you intend to … Continue reading "7 Steps to Prepare for Your Upcoming Retirement"