I know if you read this elderly caregiver article over at the New York Times and you are caring for an elderly parent or loved one, you’re probably going to shake your head in agreement that all of it sounds good. You’re going to secretly think, “Wouldn’t it be nice…?” You might even tell a […]
Home Safety – Rails
When it comes to falls, using that ‘ounce of prevention’ is worth it’s weight in gold. Keep an aging in place senior safe at home by implementing safety equipment installed by professionals. These videos describe a rail provided by Self Assist Rails that are used by seniors to reduce falls.
Senior Cell Phones – Introducing the Clarity C900
Previously we covered existing cell phones for seniors, highlighting some of the best and most usable cell phone for seniors… for people who like simplicity and ‘senior friendly’ technology. We’ll we’ve got a new one that you may really find indispensable: the ClarityLife C900. Brought to you by Clarity, the same company that offers a […]
Help for Making the Right Prescription Drug Plan Choice
Did you know that if you are on Medicare you are eligible for prescription coverage no matter what your health situation or how much money you have? What about those who are a very limited income? Did you know you could qualify for extra assistance with your prescriptions. These are just a few of the […]
When to Have the Money Talk With Your Parents
Too often, adult children have no idea of the state their parents financial affairs are in and parents aren’t usually prone to disclosing this type of information without some discussion. We’ve covered the difficulties of talking to elderly parents about money before, but it bears mentioning again. Talking openly with your parents before they are […]
Bankruptcy…the Last Option
Following up on a previous senior bankruptcy news item, we’ve found some additional (and helpful) more information about the state of older Americans and bankruptcy from the AARP. Many Americans are feeling the crunch with the slow down in the economy and increased costs. Americans age 55+ have experienced the sharpest percentage increase in bankruptcy […]
Saving Money in Our Current Economy
Many baby boomers and seniors are cutting back in order to make ends meet during these lean times we seem to be in. We all want to be able to make the most of our money, but we encourage you to take a good look at where you are spending your income so you can […]
Will 401K’s still work?
After the recent turbulence in the financial markets experts are questioning the impact to our 401K’s. Back in the 1980’s, the majority of workers enrolled in some type of retirement plan or were in a pension plan. Today, the majority are in a 401K. With the 401K’s being so tied to the stock market, Americans […]