Elder Care Planning: Tips and Resources - Page 2
Talking to Elderly Parents about Getting Help
| November 25, 2022
Do your elderly parents need help and resist the idea? Here’s how to talk with your senior parent about getting in-home assistance.
Read MoreDo Seniors Need Long Term Care Insurance?
| November 16, 2022
Most seniors will need long-term care at some point. Long term care insurance covers services such as home health care and skilled nursing care. Explore if it's right for you.
Read MoreChanges to Social Security Coming in 2023
| September 12, 2022
Are you curious about the cost of living adjustment to Social Security and what that might mean for you? Here are some Social Security changes coming in 2023.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About a Living Will
| August 08, 2022
Having a living will is a smart decision. Learn what a living will is, why seniors should have one, how to create one, and what to do once it’s in writing.
Read MoreSenior-Friendly Home Designs for Every Budget
| March 04, 2022
When you hear about universal design and how it can make a home more accessible, you might immediately think that it is meant to help those who are elderly or have trouble with mobility. However, universal design is creating a space in which everyone from the smallest toddlers to the proudest great-grandparents can live in comfort and ease.
Read MoreImportant Medical Forms that Every Senior Needs to Know
| February 28, 2022
What if a sudden illness or accident left you incapacitated? What if you couldn’t make decisions for yourself? You don’t want vital choices about your quality of life in the hands of strangers. That’s why certain medical forms, such as a living will or a health care proxy, are so important.
Read MoreHow to Make a Respite Care Plan
| January 13, 2022
A respite care plan is designed to give caregivers a break for a limited period of time. It enables someone else to provide interim care so a primary caregiver can go on vacation, recover from sickness, or just recharge their batteries. It is a great way to temporarily distribute caregiving responsibilities to others so primary caregivers can take a break and the elderly parent or loved one is still assured their needs are covered. A respite care plan is an essential factor in preventing caregiver burnout.
Read MoreHow To Effectively Advocate for An Aging Loved One
| January 10, 2022
As a senior’s loved one, you may be looking for more ways to support them as they age. Becoming an advocate is a simple but important task. Advocates understand a senior’s needs (financial, emotional, physical), help them receive appropriate services and treatments, and ensure that their voices are heard by others. Senior advocates don’t need to be full-time caregivers.
Read MoreReady to Retire? Check Out Our Checklist!
| December 13, 2021
According to a Federal Reserve study, only around 45% of non-retired adults over the age of 60 believe their retirement planning is on track. Have you thought about retirement lately? It’s never too early to plan, and our financial checklist will help you prepare.
Read MoreHoliday Hosting Tips: The Best Ways to Prepare Your Home for Aging Parents
| December 08, 2021
The holidays are an essential time to check in on aging loved ones. If they’re visiting your home for the holidays, you may need to prepare to keep them safe. There are simple changes you can make no matter your budget to reduce fall risk and injury.
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