Category Archives: Life Planning

5 Tips to Choose an Assisted Living Facility

Choosing an assisted living facility for a senior loved one is never easy, but there are a few tips you can follow to make this task a little less stressful. Here are five tips to help choose the right assisted living facility for your loved one: Know the right questions to ask.…

Is your senior loved one a little bored doing the same things over and over? Perhaps they've fallen in a pandemic slump and want to try something new. Fortunately, there are lots of hobbies that are great for older adults—and their caregivers might enjoy them, too! So here are five hobbies to consider for your…

If 2022 is the year of downsizing for you or a senior loved one, then you’ll want to keep in mind a few helpful tips for a smoother downsizing experience. There are several reasons that people decide to downsize: The kids are grown and there’s no longer a need for so much space. A spouse…

We all could use more help managing our money, right? The help that you need will vary throughout life—so, the money tips that help you in your 20s are different from what helps you in your 40s or your 60s and beyond. Here are six money tips best suited for older adults: Get help…

October 18 to 24 Is Estate Planning Week

Do you have an estate plan? If you don’t, you’re not alone. An estimated 56% of Americans don’t have an estate plan, according to the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils. That’s why Estate Planning Awareness Week, held October 18 to 24 this year, is a way to call attention to this important but…

Have you ever heard of a long-term care ombudsman? If you have any loved ones living in care facilities, including nursing homes, it’s a good idea to learn more about what a long-term care ombudsman does and how they help to provide better care. Under the federal Older American Act, long-term care ombudsman programs help…

10 Ways to Get Your Home Ready After Joint Replacement Surgery

As we get older, the life left in our joints—including hips and knees—may run out. When someone reaches that point where those joints just don’t work anymore, they may need a joint replacement surgery. There are more than 400,000 total hip replacement surgeries done each year in the U.S., according to the American Academy of…