One of the most significant trends in healthcare in recent years has been the expansion of personalized medicine and concierge services. This is especially true for older Americans, who, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, have taken advantage of remote...
The dictionary’s definition of retirement is to “withdraw from one’s position or occupation or from active working life.” A century ago retirement didn’t exist. It has come into being as our lifespans have become longer and the government provided...
We will all face retirement someday (a fact); thus, saving is the only way to safeguard the future. The money will come in handy when you aren’t in a position to work anymore. However, saving demands a lot of...
Home is where the heart is. For many of us baby boomers it’s where we’re most comfortable; surrounded by the things we love in a space that is welcoming and familiar to us. The overwhelming majority of seniors wish...
The reasons for downsizing are as numerable as the number of people considering such a move. Whether you are selling your current home to provide income for your retirement, no longer want to manage a home with rooms you...
The most common mistake people make when downsizing to a home, apartment or retirement residence is to make a decision on emotion and not on two main considerations:
1. What can they afford.
2. What is the lifestyle that would work...
There comes a time when adult children need to decide where to house their senior parents. This guide helps break down a few options for you.People age. It’s part of the natural life cycle. For some, this means figuring...
It is a fairly common scenario: the daughter who was the primary care giver of her 84 year old mother was sitting together with her in my office. “I feel a lot better since that visit to the emergency room...
Many of us regard impending retirement as a stage of life when we can finally extricate ourselves from the challenging (and often exhausting) work world--and begin enjoying a less stressful, leisurely life. By contrast, others see retirement and aging as...
As your parents grow older and have a harder time taking care of themselves, it can seem overwhelming to consider their best options. If you don’t live nearby or can’t dedicate enough time every day to properly take care...
