Although seniors are definitely concerned about the need for long term care it is not high on the list of concerns. And yet, to address these concerns or wishes and maintain the quality of life wanted in their senior years, it simply takes a little pre-planning.
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Recently my wife and I sold our house of 25 years in order to build a new house and “downsize” into something more manageable. Although we did end up with a few hundred less square feet, and landscaping that requires very little maintenance, the hardest part was sorting through years of accumulations and deciding what [...]
taking time right now to deal with financial problems instead of waiting for a crisis to happen may be one of the most important decisions you will ever make.
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Remember the days when Mom shuttled you to the doctor whenever you were sick? Now, it may be you who’s driving her to her medical appointments.
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We all know the “golden rule” of good care-giving: “take care of thy self”. Respite care gives you an opportunity to do this. After all, if we don’t take care of ourselves who is going to take care of those who depend on us?
Listen to our executive director’s interview with Jason Parker. Sound Retirement Radio: Thriving in Retirement Jason Parker is the President of Parker Financial LLC an independent fee based registered investment advisory firm in Silverdale Washington specializing in wealth managment for retiree’s. He is also a member of KARE, which is a non-profit organization committed to [...]
Employers, employees and eldercare service providers, working together, can make parent or senior care-giving a workable solution for everyone.
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Whether you are floating on aqua waves in the Caribbean, swimming laps in a pool, or lolling in your own bathtub (or spa), water is a gentle friend that helps erase the tensions of the day.
In the process of becoming a Certified Senior Advisor, I have been privileged to glean wisdom and insight from some of the foremost authorities on senior life today. Along the way I’ve come to the realization that aging is a set of processes that are significantly affected by what we think. Our attitudes, values, and [...]
In last month’s column we addressed the importance that seniors place on being able to maintain a home living environment for as long as possible. However, such a strong determination is not without its challenges and potential pitfalls. As we observed, merely desiring to remain independent is no guarantee that a senior can maintain a [...]
