When it comes to receiving the fruits of your labor — the money accumulated in your employer-sponsored retirement plan — you are faced with a few broad options. Should you take the payout as systemati
Advance Directives, Living Wills, and Living Trusts
Do you have a specific plan in place for your end-of-life care? Or how your family will be cared for after you pass? Many people put off such tasks because they find them unpleasant, but in order to a
Healthy Aging Policy Brief
Older Americans are calling for a shift in the way we think and talk about aging. Rather than focusing on the limitations of aging, older adults across the nation want to focus instead on the opportun
You Can’t Fix It – Part 2
This blog is the second in a two part series on fixing the communications between Older Children and Older Adults to have a better outcome in both parties’ lives. It provides a case study of typical i
You Can’t Fix It – Part 1
This blog is the first in a too part series on fixing the communications between Adult Children and Older Adults to have a better outcome in both parties’ lives.
Nobody rides for free. When it comes t
What Is Diversification?
Virtually every investment has some type of risk associated with it. The stock market rises and falls. An increase in interest rates can cause a decline in the bond market. No matter what you decide t
Ten Warning Signs: Your Older Family Member May Need Help
** while this post was originally written for a holiday period, it’s signs are true for anytime of the year **
For many Americans, the Holiday season is one of the few times during the year that adult
Face the Facts: Topics to Discuss Now with Your Aging Parents
As we age and live longer, financial, legal, health care and long term care issues affect families, not just individuals. The Eldercare Locator produced this guide to help families “face the facts” ab
Red Flags When You Visit Your Aging Parents
¨ Change in weight
¨ Change in short term memory
¨ Change in usual routine
¨ Change is speech and/or ambulation
¨ Bills not being paid
¨ Entering contests
¨ Refusing to go with friends on outings or g
Caring for an Elder Relative: Where to Begin
It’s important to understand the legal and financial considerations of caring for an elder relative.
As Americans live increasingly longer lives, many require ongoing, long-term care. This care often