Record Keeper or Hoarder?
January 14, 2020
There’s a fine line between holding on to important financial and medical records … and hoarding.
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Aging Parent
Strategies for the “Sandwich” Generation
December 12, 2019
You do not have to be raising young children to be in the sandwich generation. Your children might be adults but need financial help because of student loans or other financial pressures.
Are You Prepared for Aging In Place?
November 27, 2019
‘Aging in place’ is what most of us want—to stay home in our comfortable environment as we age and receive care in the home when needed rather than moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility.
Putting off Getting Hearing Aids? Don’t—Your Brain Will Thank You!
November 19, 2019
A few years ago, researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine gave us yet another reason to worry about getting Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias: They demonstrated an association between hearing loss and cognitive decline.
Assemble Your Team to Prevent Falling Injuries
November 13, 2019
Many different factors can cause falls, so your team should include several people who can assess various aspects of your life that could contribute to falls.
Seniors on Smartphones
October 28, 2019
Increasingly, families will encounter similar concerns as older adults become reliant on computers, cellphones, and tablets: With cognitive impairment, these devices become difficult to use, and, in some cases, problematic.
Little-Known Causes of Insomnia in Seniors
October 23, 2019
Researchers have discovered in recent years that sleep deprivation can lead to cognitive decline, diabetes, obesity, depression, and other problems.
How Does a Successor Trustee Get Authority?
September 4, 2019
In my parents’ trust, they leave each other their share upon death, and then I become trustee when my last parent dies. I’m really concerned about this whole deal.
Can a House be Sold if Your Spouse is Incapacitated?
August 27, 2019
The wife did not have a durable power of attorney authorizing her spouse to act as her agent in selling the property and now apparently lacked the capacity to sign one.
When Retirement Is Devoted to Elderly Parents
August 14, 2019
Americans’ longer life spans mean that more families are ‘aging together,’ as researchers call the trend.
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