Where do I begin with moving my parents into a senior residence?
Make a list of questions. Consider the pros and cons of the options:
Can we keep them at home and get assisted help?
For what do they need assisted...
Housing prices are at an all-time high and still climbing in many cities across Canada. If you want your house to look like it’s worth every penny you’re asking, put your home’s best foot forward — and then some....
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...
When you are selling a home it is handy to have a list of items that are to remain in the home so that no mistakes are made. A lady we worked with gave her brand new fridge to...
Many seniors are at odds with others over the question of money. Should they spend what they have saved over the years or should they pass it on as an inheritance? At one time it was more common to...
So the market is hot and you decide to sell your house —and found the perfect place to call home. Only one problem? How do I declutter all this stuff.
Here are five tips for decluttering before a move that’ll make for a...
In 2015 approximately 160,000 people between the ages of 55 and 64 were laid off from their jobs. Permanently. At this stage in their lives, many older workers are trying to pay off mortgages, lines of credit and credit...
There is a lot of information available on how to build a retirement plan. Most of it is aimed at younger people. We’re told how we could retire with millions if we start to put such and such an...
Trends in aging are changing. Many of us are heading toward retirement on our own, most by choice. Though some are retiring alone due to other circumstances, all retirees are looking forward and wondering what their future will bring....
Even if you aren’t a caregiver for your elderly parents there may come a time when financial issues have to be discussed with them. Sometimes seniors aren’t able to handle their money as well when they age. Often this...
