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Life Settlements: An Introduction

As you may know, most seniors who are aging in place need more money to live comfortably through their golden years. This is especially true when faced with unforeseen expenses such as assisted living and long-term care. The urgency of finding a significant amount of money quickly exacerbates an already stressful, emotional situation. For these seniors, the options can be bleak. The answer, a Life Settlement.



Senior Cell Phone - Doro Handle Easy 330

The Handle Easy 330 GSM is an easy-to-use cell phone for seniors. It was designed with simplicity in mind and allows the user to focus on using it for it’s intended purpose: phone calls. That’s not to say that this phone lacks features. Just the opposite, it’is chock-full of features that matter to older users.



More Senior Cell Phone Choices

Today’s boomers and seniors are active and are accustomed to being connected to friends and family regardless where they are. One of the ways they stay connected are through cell phones. The only problem with that is that finding a cell phone that is easy to read and easy to use for older folks is difficult sometimes.

We’ve published several articles that highlight senior cell phones and even upcoming elderly cell phone designs;they were met with a good reception. In that vein, here are two more fairly recent contenders in elderly friendly cell phones.



The Five Key Risks All Retirees Face

by: Jeff Helms, CFA

Over the next twenty years, roughly 79 million Americans will cross the threshold to retirement, joining the millions of folks that are already retired. Welcome to what we call “Generation R”. The Retirement Generation.

In my years of retirement research, I’ve identified five common risks that all retirees face. These are detailed in my new book, “Generation R: A Retirement Nation at Risk.” Several of these risks defy conventional retirement wisdom, so pay attention. It’s important that current and future retirees take heed.



Safety With Style - Bathrooms for Aging Americans

Many Americans are helping their parents cope with aging issues, most often decreasing vision, balance and flexibility. If you’re one of them – or an older American yourself – here are some ways to improve comfort and safety in the bathroom, where so many accidents otherwise occur.



Kitchen Upgrades Assist Aging in Place

If you are one of the many Americans helping their parents cope with aging issues or you are dealing with aging issues yourself, here are some ways to help function more effectively in the kitchen with a major remodel. These suggestions will not only increase the kitchen’s functionality, it can increase its value to a larger pool of home buyers.



Planning for the Cost of Daily Care

Whether building your own aging in place plan or caring for an aging parent, consideration needs to be given to the costs for daily care services. Find out the current average cost of various daily care services by state.



Money Saving Tips for Seniors Part II

Many people are looking to squeeze every ounce of buying power they can from their money. With the economy the way that it is, here are a few tips for doing just that and save a little for yourself.



Home Modifications Can Increase Home Value, Improve Quality of Life

Some think that modifying their home to age in place will negatively impact its value. Done properly, they can look good, help you stay in it longer and increase the chance of a future sale.



Free Aging in Place Assessment Now Available Online

We are proud to announce a brand new service to help you learn about modifications you can make to your home for a safer, more comfortable, environment. It takes 10-15 minutes to complete and we’ll do the rest.