Making your wishes known through Estate Planning
While working in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), I quickly learned the power and importance of Estate Planning. Not many are aware that Estate…
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Essential Traits to Develop when Interacting with Dementia
My first interaction with Dementia was as a child, my maternal grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Dementia. At the time, Alzheimer’s Dementia was a disease…
Navigating the Caregiver Role of “The Sandwich Generation”
“The Sandwich Generation” was a term coined for the Boomers back in the 1980s for their ability to navigate the multi-caring roles. Managing their aging…
Midlife or Elderhood brings new opportunities to redefine your purpose
Turning 40 seemed so old to me once, but I have found that going into midlife (or Elderhood) brings many new opportunities to redefine my…
Accepting Dependence: knowing when it is time to hand over the car keys
There are many difficult discussions between a parent and a child throughout life, but in my opinion, talking to an aging parent about giving up…
Optimal Longevity Around the Globe
Did you know there are five places around the world where living to 100 is the norm? These places were discovered by a team of…
Family Members and Caregivers: it’s all about teamwork!
When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, not only does their life change, but so does the family members’ lives. Today is the last day of…
Enhance your Balance with Simple Movements for Fall Prevention
Enhance your balance by working on a few simple movements- don’t stand on one foot or practice walking a line toe to heel, instead focus…
Great housing options for Boomers; where to begin?
*This post contains affiliate links, at no additional cost to you I am compensated if you purchase after clicking on the links. Housing options for…
Long Term Care Insurance – A Policy You May Need
Long Term Care Insurance (LTC) is an unknown policy to many adults. Like car insurance, you may never need it, but if something happens, it…