Home Health Care Basics
Letting your elderly loved one stay in their own home can be a great decision for them. It keeps them in an environment that they are familiar with and allows them to retain some of their freedom. Despite these advantages, your elderly loved one may require some assistance in order [...]
Talking With Family Members About the Importance of Estate Planning
Having the proper legal documents drawn up for your parents or other elderly loved ones is more important the older they get. Having these conversations while they are in full possession of their mental faculties makes planning easier, but not the conversation. Nobody likes talking about the inevitable, however there [...]
Avoiding Scams That Take Advantage of the Elderly
There are a lot of unscrupulous people who look to take advantage of anyone out there. The elderly can be particularly vulnerable to scammers who seek to take advantage of them by stealing their identities as well as stealing money outright. Being aware of the most common types of scams [...]
Think Twice About Filing Early for Social Security
Understanding how social security benefits work is important for any seniors who are considering retirement. Taking an early retirement and starting to collect social security early has consequences that many retirees are not aware of when they do it. The most costly can be the reduction of monthly payments made [...]
Be Careful of Health Care Proxy Forms
Upon being admitted to a hospital you may be asked to fill out a health care proxy form. This is particularly true if you are admitted for a condition that a doctor feels might put you in a position where you are not able to make health care decisions for [...]
The Importance of Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
It is more and more common for couples to choose not to be married. Even if couples choose to live together, there are some fundamental differences between the benefits that are afforded to married couples and those who choose not to get married. That is why we'll explain the importance [...]
The Costs of Long Term Care
Think you are prepared for the costs of long term care? You might be surprised to find out just how much long term care actually can cost. Most senior citizens will need to spend at least some time in an assisted or full care facility, and while the majority will [...]
Preventing Senior Malnutrition
Malnutrition is of great concern to seniors. As we age, our diets need to change as our body changes. There are also the challenges of dealing with decreased mobility, arthritis and other issues that plague the elderly. Here are some signs of malnutrition and some things you can do to [...]