America’s Aging Crisis: How a Perfect Storm Will Impact Seniors
The need for older Americans and their families to plan proactively for the later years of retirement—while they are still healthy and independent—has never been more urgent. Just…
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How Education and Advocacy Improve Senior Living Choices
It’s a familiar situation: you or a loved one faces a serious health issue, and a team of specialists unloads a flood of information—tests to schedule, treatment options…
Seniors Facing Isolation: Where to Find Support and Resources
There was a heartbreaking story in the Washington Post this week about an elderly man in China named Han Zicheng who tried putting himself up for adoption. His…
Survey Reveals Top Retirement Worries and How to Address Them
Although the inauguration is now behind us, debate continues about what influenced voters in November. A recent survey of older adults mirrors many exit polls: retirees and pre-retirees…
Who Decides When a CCRC Resident Needs Higher-Level Care?
Deciding to move into a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also known as a life plan community, is a proactive step to prepare for the uncertainties of aging.…
How CCRC Life-Enrichment Programs Boost Resident Well-Being During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused profound hardship. Tens of thousands of Americans have died and millions have been infected. Countless people have lost their jobs, and many face…
Plan Ahead: Flexible Strategies for Effective Elder Care Planning
“Don’t EVER put me in a home. Promise me!” Many people have had this conversation with an aging parent or partner — and many have said these exact…
When to Update Your Estate Plan: Key Triggers and Timing
I’m a planner by nature; I prefer to be prepared for whatever the future may bring. That inclination led me into a career as a financial advisor and…
Future Retirement Communities: How Living for Seniors Will Change by 2040
The following is an excerpt from the revised second edition of my bestselling book, “What’s the Deal with Retirement Communities?”, available on Amazon.com. Geared toward retirees-to-be and their…
How Much Does Long-Term Care Cost and How Long Will You Need It?
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration on Aging, about 70 percent of people over age 65 will need long-term care services at…
