by Catherine Camp | Apr 10, 2021 | Aging, Financial fraud, Retirement living
According to the Federal Trade Commission, nine million Americans have their identities stolen each year. Elderly Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud or confidence scheme, including romance, lottery, and sweepstakes scams, to name...
by Hilary Greenebaum | Jan 12, 2021 | Aging, Care giving, Independent Living
As an adult, falling is terrifying! Just a few month ago I tripped over my dog and fell, hands straight out, hurt my wrist and scrapped both knees. It bloody hurt!! I am also fortunate that I did not break a bone. Falling is extremely dangerous for all adults,...
by Beth Giles | Oct 29, 2020 | Aging, Memory Loss, Senior health
Short term memory loss is apparent to and affects those close to the person starting on that horrible voyage called dementia. It is one of the early signs in the progression of dementia. You may become aware of it by asking the person what happened in their day and...
by Catherine Camp | Oct 1, 2020 | Assisted Living, Independent Living, Retirement living, Senior Living communities
With Covid-19 altering the search for higher levels of care for senior living, it’s even more imperative to call upon the expertise of senior living advisors for guidance and knowledge. When researching senior living options a senior living advisor will gather updated...
by Beth Giles | May 16, 2020 | Aging, Care giving, Self Care
During this unprecedented time, family caregivers are working overtime to take care of loved ones. It is easy to get into survival mode and forget all about self-care. The following is a list of things to remember: Help yourself before you help others....
by Beth Giles | May 13, 2020 | Downsizing, Estate Sale, Moving Strategies, Selling Household Goods
As we ourselves age or help our loved ones transition into a healthy period of aging gracefully, the idea of moving often comes up. Does a home bigger than we need make sense anymore? What about all the things that we can’t take with us when we downsize? A few...
by Cherie Henry | Dec 4, 2019 | Senior health
The 2019/2020 Flu season is lining up to be one of the worst yet. Influenza is notorious for being difficult to predict from one year to the next, so there’s no telling yet how this season will compare to previous years’ flu seasons. One big predictor for the United...
by Beth Giles | Jul 15, 2019 | Aging, Aging in Place, Independent Living, Retirement living, Senior health
If your parent or loved one is living at home, it is important to take steps to ensure that their surroundings are safe. In home falls are a leading cause of injuries among seniors living alone. As adults age, we start to see an overall decline in vision, balance, and...
by Hilary Greenebaum | Jul 4, 2019 | Aging, Insurance Benefits, Prescriptions
Who doesn’t want to save money on their prescription drugs? Consumers in the US spend more on their prescriptions than people in other countries. We know this; many of us know it all too well. What can we do about it? Here are ten simple things we can do when filling...
by Hilary Greenebaum | Oct 20, 2018 | Aging, Insurance Benefits, Medicare, Senior health
Many people are not aware of the various plans available to Medicare beneficiaries. Yes, they all complement Medicare but there are some major differences! Your personal values, finances, and health status determine which plan is the best suited for you, your family,...
