Don’t Lower Your Standard of Living
You can’t start planning for retirement too early. Many seniors find themselves looking retirement in the face and realizing that they haven’t managed to position themselves well for maintaining their standard of living into retirement. With the uncertainty in today’s economy it may seem impossible to properly plan ahead. Spending [...]
Health Savings Accounts
While a relatively new program, health savings accounts have been around for 10 years now. If you are not yet retired and are still working, you may want to take advantage of a HSA if your employer offers one. Here are some reasons why a health savings account is important. [...]
Additional Public Benefits for Struggling Seniors
Seniors who are on fixed income may be facing a hard time. With retirement accounts still not fully recovered from the 2008 recession or even due to improper retirement planning, meeting the costs of living as a senior on a fixed income can be challenging. Fortunately there are many programs [...]
Maximize Your Tax Refund
Tax season is here. Budgets are tight for seniors, so why not maximize your tax refund. Don’t forget to include these important deductions on your taxes this year! Long-term Care Insurance The amount you can claim for this floats depending on your age. Check online or with your accountant for [...]
Preventing Elder Abuse
Knowing the signs and who to call are good ways to deal with elder abuse. Prevention before it occurs is a much better way of dealing with elder abuse. Here are some ideas to reduce the risk of abuse for you or your elderly loved one. Education is Prevention Being [...]
What to Expect when Reporting Elder Abuse
If you suspect that an elderly loved one is being abused you need to report it. Here are some things to have prepared to give the agency that you report it to and what to expect when reporting elder abuse. Making the Call Whether you are reporting to law enforcement, [...]
The Warning Signs of Elder Abuse
Keeping a close eye on elderly loved ones that live at home or are in a care facility can help to detect early signs of abuse. While nobody wants to think that people would abuse or take advantage of the more vulnerable of us, the truth is it happens. Here [...]
Agency to Contact in Elder Abuse Cases
Elder abuse is a horrible thing for both a person and their family to go through. If you suspect that an elderly loved one might be the victim of abuse, who can you turn to for help? There are several agencies that are available for you to turn to and [...]