Owning your own home or having quite a bit of equity in it may be a great way to supplement your income as you age. If you have exhausted your savings and have little or no monthly income, and you own your own home, it may be time to consider a reverse mortgage. What Is…
There was a time when the idea of having debt on one’s personal balance sheet was heavily frowned upon. It was considered prudent to eliminate debt as quickly as possible and take on new debt only as necessary. These lessons were imparted from parents to children, who generally heeded the sage advice of the experienced…
Glaucoma has been dubbed the “sneak thief of sight.” Outside the examination room, symptoms are essentially non-existent until vision is lost. Once the disease has stricken a victim, the damage is irreversible. According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), 2.7 million people in the US currently suffer from glaucoma. That number is expected to rise…
Moving an elderly parent or relative into a care facility can be one of the toughest family-related decisions a person can face. A conclusive decision on when the appropriate time has come to move an aging parent out of the home can be elusive for a variety of reasons. By understanding and acknowledging the human…
Whether a senior relative or friend is still living at their own home, or your elderly parent is moving into yours, keeping a safe environment and minimizing risks and hazards is critical to their well-being and longevity. The following list of tips, ideas, and guidelines may help to provide clarity – or spur additional ideas…
Don’t wait for an unexpected accident to cause a crisis in your or your loved one’s home. Learn how to decrease the risks of living at home independently as you age and how to meet care needs before they lead to a dramatic change in your home routine. Read the following article to discover ways to plan ahead and give yourself and your loved ones the best opportunities to age well and age happily.
Taking on the role of Caregiver to your loved one can be challenging and exhausting work. Many adult children find themselves sandwiched between meeting the needs of their children and their parents.