As awkward life events go, discussing your aging loved ones’ finances ranks right up there with having the “birds and the bees” talk with your kids. Educating yourself about how to safeguard your loved ones’ economic security can ease this burden.Matters that concern the heart … [Read more...] about Are You Ready to Manage Your Loved One’s Finances?
Caregiver Solutions
Seeking Sanity: Advice from the front lines of caregiving.
Should I Always Take Her Calls?Hello Sanity,My mom lives in assisted living. My two siblings live further away, but do talk to my mom often. I, though, am the ones she calls with errands, complaints, and the “take me out of here” calls. She sometimes calls several times during my … [Read more...] about Seeking Sanity: Advice from the front lines of caregiving.
Three Easy Ways to Make Someone’s Day
When In Doubt, Reach OutSo many people are lonely. Here are some ways to reach out to people you know. 1.Go old school and send a letter or card, and include new photos for them to enjoy. 2.If they have access to a phone or device that allows for a video call, use it … [Read more...] about Three Easy Ways to Make Someone’s Day
Who will take care of you?
Planning for Older AgeSabine Stovall, a wealth and estate planner and owner of The Wealth Planning Company, says the first step in planning for older age is to understand what assets you have. “Most of us underestimate the value of what we have,” she says. It is important to … [Read more...] about Who will take care of you?
Growing A New Life: How To Adapt To A New Home
Growing older doesn’t look like it used to. Over the course of a lifetime, people not only have second acts, but third, fourth, and fifth ones. Retirement, a move into a retirement community, and the death of a spouse are three of the major life changes and challenges that older … [Read more...] about Growing A New Life: How To Adapt To A New Home