Social Security serves as a federal initiative aimed at providing a support network for the elderly population of the United States. It serves to supplement retirement income. While in the workforce, you contribute monthly to this program. Once retired, you…
We are living longer now than previous generations, which will prolong our retirement years. Since expenses, taxes, and inflation don’t go away simply because we retire, we need to make sure we have enough money to live comfortably while meeting…
Even though years of work have been dedicated to eliminating age discrimination, it persists in the workplace. Age discrimination occurs when an employee or prospective employee is treated less favorably because of their age. It can be directed at older…
An assisted living community will not only provide essential care, but also peace of mind for your aging parent. Finding the suitable facility "fit" for your loved one is a journey requiring matching your parents' needs, budget, and lifestyle with…
Aging parents can access essential care and achieve a sense of calm and peace of mind in assisted living communities. Selecting the suitable facility "fit" for your loved one is a journey requiring matching your parents' needs, budget, and lifestyle…
COVID-19 continues to be a harrowing experience and previously unthinkable challenges, unwanted changes, and devastating losses of loved ones have become all too common. Whether you call it meditation, yoga, prayer, spirituality, contemplative or philosophical thought, meditative practices can support…
Imagine a loved one no longer being able to care for themselves and needing to be cared for in a nursing home facility. You are stressed and anxious. The nursing home puts a twenty-page, single-spaced contract in front of you.…
The yearly Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures (alz.org) has now been published for 2020 by The Alzheimer's Association. By the year 2040 more than twice as many baby boomers will have Alzheimer's disease as compared to 2015; 10.3 million as…
At retirement, you should be financially secure and not be worried about your finances. The stress that money problems bring not only ruins your aging experience but can also be disastrous to your health. Rising health care costs and your…
Anxiety occurs in older Americans more frequently than most people think. Some reports estimate between 10 and 20% of seniors have generalized anxiety. This number could be even higher, as many often deny having psychological issues when asked by their…