By Marie Bradby The odds are high that you will need help with daily living care. “About 70 percent of us will need some form of long-term care,” says Eugene “Buster” Kenny, a long-term care consultant with New York Life.The costs “can put a big dent in or completely deplete a … [Read more...] about Roll the Dice on Trying Long-Term Care Insurance
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If You Hate Exercising, Try Dancing
If you’re one of those people who groans and rolls your eyes at the word “exercise,” then fear not. There are lots of ways to get your body moving that don’t involve a gym, weights, or a treadmill.By Rachel Reynolds Remember Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dancing their way … [Read more...] about If You Hate Exercising, Try Dancing
Score High with a Better Living Situation
By Marie Bradby Instead of aging in place, many Baby Boomers are ditching mowing the lawn, replacing the hot water heater, and dusting rooms they no longer use to move to smaller homes, often in senior communities. “What we hear from a lot of our residents is they see the … [Read more...] about Score High with a Better Living Situation
4 Simple Caregiver Solutions
“There are many products designed to help you care for your loved one.”— Kayla Cook, owner, Caring ExcellenceBy Rachel ReynoldsP.S. Avoid these three financial mistakes. … [Read more...] about 4 Simple Caregiver Solutions
“Learning to stretch and move to the edges of our body is a way of showing the body that we love it, care for it, and respect it…”
By Rachel ReynoldsPhoto by Melissa Donald When it’s hard to reach that top shelf in a kitchen cabinet or bend over and tie a shoe, it’s often because our muscles are tight and lack flexibility. Stretching and flexing the body regularly can relieve tightness and increase … [Read more...] about “Learning to stretch and move to the edges of our body is a way of showing the body that we love it, care for it, and respect it…”