The voice on the other end sounded desperate. "I love my kids, but they're trying to take over my life! Help!" As mediators with a specialty in mediating adult family communication, my partner and I get a lot of calls about aging parents and their kids. More often it's a son or daughter calling. But regardless of who starts the conversation, …
How Life Insurance Can Help Finance Your Retirement
Few people know that life insurance can be used to help fund their retirement. Many of us purchased life insurance decades ago when we had a salary and were raising a family. However, as we’ve aged, the need for that policy’s coverage has decreased. The unfortunate fact is that 80+% of life insurance in the U.S. is never paid out. Most policies …
How to Pay for Aging in Place
Dorothy said it right in the Wizard of Oz: There's no place like home. You deserve the dignity and peace of being able to stay in your own home for as long as possible, but in many cases, the financial burden of necessary modifications to your home and in-home care may seem overwhelming. Luckily, there are options available that will allow you to …
6 Tech Products For Home, Fun & Life
When you read about new tech products, you almost always run into someone who says something along the lines of, "technology is invading our lives." Well, yes; it has. But, I don't know that it is a bad thing. Honestly, tech products can be an indicator of scientific advancement, creative expression and even shifts in the things that are driving …
Home Automation Features That Support Caregiving
If you're wondering what home automation features could actually support you in your caregiving role, then you're in for a treat. In this article, we're covering home automation that can not only help you're loved on stay at home longer (say, an aging parent), but also help you rest a little easier. I've been writing about home automation and …
7 Easily Eliminated Home Fire Hazards
Home fire hazards pose a very real danger to older people. Losing eyesight, hearing, mobility, and/or memory can heighten the risk of causing a house fire. By taking some precautions, seniors can extend their ability to continue participating in activities they love and enable continued independence. Safeguarding yourself against identifiable …