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 …
A Holiday Faux Pas With Older Parents
Another holiday faux pas—using family time to tell an aging parent that maybe they ought to give up their car keys. Want a real downer? Start talking to a senior about driving and maybe even getting rid of their car. Here’s a stocking stuffer ... just hide their keys and say later that fate intervened, and this is a sign that their driving …
Organize Your Life. My Secret System That Never Fails Me
It's tough to organize your life. Well, at least for me it was. With all of the “stuff” (there’s the “S” word again) rolling around in our brains and sticky notes cluttering the refrigerator and reminders, pill boxes and business cards stuffed in our purses (or wallets), it is important to develop a simple way that works for you to help you …
Companies Plan Joint Venture for High-Tech Aging in Place Education
AgeInPlace.com is partnering with Maui AgeWave LLC and Virtual Ability, Inc. to explore the use the virtual world called Second Life for the creation of an educational resource for Baby Boomers about aging in place. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ocala, FL -- Aug 11, 2008 -- AgeInPlace.com (https://ageinplace.com), a property of Florida-based Age In …
5 Steps to a Healthier Heart in Late Life
Heart disease is already the leading cause of death in Americans, but the risk of heart disease increases as we age. Fortunately, heart disease is completely preventable. However, trying to keep heart healthy as we grow older can sometimes present new challenges such as overall health (i.e., flexibility, endurance), other ailments (i.e., arthritis …
4 Senior Cell Phone Contenders
With so many senior cell phones on the market today, it is difficult to know which one to choose. To help you get a better idea of the cell phones that are available, their features & what kind of ratings they have, we've compiled this list of 4 popular senior cell phones. Obviously, these aren't the only senior cell phone choices out there. …