A national organization on aging is striving to meet the overwhelming needs of the country's older population. Focused on issues such as building community centers for the elderly, programs to relieve the stress of being alone, elderly legal assistance, elder rights and raising public awareness. For anyone who has had to help an older person with …
Downsizing Mom & Dad: Planning is Key
Moving your parents into a retirement community or assisted living facility can be difficult, heartbreaking, expensive, tiring or all of the above. Having a good plan is key. An article from Newsday.com gives a little insight into things older people need to consider for this transition. It will give those who are (or will be) taking this step …
Let’s Talk Retirement Plans
As a Boomer, you've spent many years working hard to improve yourself and your lifestyle. But, how financially prepared are you for retirement? The answers to this question will range from, "very prepared" to, "I'm never going to make it." If you are still in the workforce, even part-time, knowing your retirement plan intimately can go a long way …
TubcuT ® – Modify Your Existing Bathtub to Make it More Accessible
The TubcuT® is an accessible bathtub conversion for existing fiberglass, steel, acrylic or cast iron bathtubs that creates a step through in your tub, allowing for easy access. The process creates a seamless appearance and, according to their website, the tub will look like it came from the factory that way. The whole modification only takes one …
Rising Living Costs to Blame for Increased Senior Bankruptcy Filings
Rough economic conditions are hitting older Americans hard. Rising medical care and consumer goods being the worst. Many older people are taking on debt to pay for medical care. According to one study by the Harvard Law School, bankruptcy filings for seniors showed an increase from 8% in 1991 to 22% in 2007. In a related note, the federal …
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 who are not married are at …