It’s been a long-time coming, but it came. I remember when I turned 50 and received an invitation to become a member of AARP. I hid the invitation. I didn’t want to go to that party. I was too young, still too full of myself. A senior? Forget it! Last week, while checking out of […]
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How State Long-Term Care Services and Supports Measure Up
A look at the Long-Term Care Services and Supports Scorecard 2014. Learn about growing need for LTSS & where your state ranks in the scorecard.
Find A Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS)
Learn how you can find a Certified Aging in Place Specialist in your city, including links to the resources you need & verification of certification.
About Certified Aging in Place Specialist Training (CAPS)
This page tells you how to earn your CAPS designation. Information about Certified Aging in Place Specialist training & requirements. Learn how to become a CAPS certified professional.
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 […]
Saving More Important Than Ever
A study by the AARP released last week reveals the impact this economy is having on Baby Boomers. A high percentage of individuals have changed the way they invest their money because of these turbulent economic times. Many are dipping into their retirement accounts or have stopped depositing money in their IRA in order to […]
Marital Status May Determine Risk of Alzheimer’s
Sound crazy? Incredibly, it may not be so far fetched. At least, not according to research conducted by a group at the KI Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the Karolinska Institutet, in Stockholm, Sweden. As reported in a AARP Bulletin, the results of their study over a 21 year period indicates that men and women […]