It is hard to know you need help at any age. As we grow up we know we can’t do everything. Everyone has their own personal definition of caring for themselves. For some it is taking care of the broad physical needs like cooking, cleaning, driving – basically being completely independent. Read more →

There is no retirement age for budgets. As we move into the retirement years we hope that what we have put aside, invested, and earned enough social security to see us through. Many seniors find themselves on a tighter budget then they would hope for but like anyone on a budget there are millions of … Read more →

Every year from approximately October 15 to December 7 Medicare has an Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) – this is the best time to change your existing plans. Outside of this window its harder to make the changes. Read more →

The cost of health care grows every year, according to Planet Money 18 cents of every dollar spent by an individual goes to healthcare. As a senior, the portion of a dollar going to healthcare is statistically higher so it is important to know where that money is going and how to keep on top … Read more →

Have you found yourself in charge of the care of another? Are you confused by the million new responsibilities and worries and stresses? You are not alone. There are books, magazines and blogs a plenty on the topic of caregivers so this will be a short list of things caregivers should do for themselves. Bottom … Read more →