At some point in life, you and your parents start to change roles. Instead of receiving care, you become a caregiver. That is a big responsibility, and it is one you don't want to take lightly. Learning how to...
As you grow older there may come a point where you might consider moving out of your own home into an assisted living community. Many people consider this a loss of independence; however, assisted learning communities are a great...
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Basements are often a left-out space at home. Usually, they have unused space that you can makeover to give it more fun and productive feels to it. Whether you want a safe space, somewhere to relax...
Taking care of your aging parents is a significant responsibility. They need to learn how to adapt to their age and limits that come with it, and you need to help them on their journey. Even though their homes...
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As we get older, our mobility starts to decrease. Whether you’re out and about, still working, or enjoying retirement, the risk of slips and falls is increased in the elderly. If you have a slip and fall...
The time to start planning (and saving for) your dream retirement home is before you retire. Looking at real estate listings in areas where you'd like to live and making lists of your "must have" features is both fun,...
Everyone who has enough savings will have a successful retirement, right? Not necessarily. Older folks who’ve lived the retiree life for a while have some secrets of a happy retirement that have nothing to do with money. Although no...
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Downsizing and retirement go hand in hand. People have different motivations for opting to scale down.
You may consider a more straightforward lock up and go lifestyle with fewer responsibilities. Your budget may require you to sell your family...
If you are nearing retirement, congratulations! You have almost reached a major milestone, a goal for which you have been striving most, if not all, of your adult life. This gives you the opportunity to celebrate and take advantage...
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There are many reasons why someone may want to move into a new home at an older age. Perhaps it’s time for a new location after retirement, you’re eager to downsize, or maybe your current home simply isn’t...
