When is it Time to Take the Keys from an Aging Love One?
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), with the exception of teen drivers, older seniors have the highest crash death rate per mile driven, despite the fact that seniors drive fewer miles than their younger counterparts.
Moving in: Boomers Join Parents in Retirement Communities
…but these aren’t grown children who have failed to leave the nest. Instead, they are Baby Boomers who have decided to move into their parents’ retirement community.
On the Clock: Maximize Time with Healthcare Providers
So how do you make the most of the brief time you are allotted with your senior healthcare provider? There are some steps you can take to maximize your doctor’s appointment.
Could Your “Winter Blues” Be Seasonal Affective Disorder?
But for some older adults, the holidays are not all cheer and glad tidings. In fact, it can be a time of sadness and tremendous loneliness.
Simple Ways to Lower the Winter Power Bills
With so many older adults on a fixed income, increases in housing expenses can hit hard. A recent report predicts that rent prices will rise faster than the rate of inflation in many areas of the U.S.–about 3 to 5 percent on average nationally.
Understanding Payment Structures for Continuing Care Retirement Communities
These contracts are often designed by actuarial consultants who attempt to predict future costs and liabilities for the resident population as a whole, but the details of CCRC residency contracts can vary rather significantly from community to another.