Every person views independent living differently. For some it is lonely and a burden to keep up the house and yard. For others it is peaceful and comfortable to live alone. Independent living may mean that you stay in your own home, or, move to a senior community where you have a smaller apartment but … Read more
Elder care need has grown exponentially over the last few years as the boomers move to the next age bracket. Adam Smith would be proud that the free market economy has created so many options for the care of the elderly that there is something that suits every need. With so many options is it … Read more
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
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
