Senior Living

• Sibling Conflict Over Care

  How to face the demands of your parents’ health care needs as a family. Keep the peace with your siblings when dealing with the questions and expense. Fifty years ago it was typical to feel honored to know that your aging parent had chosen to move in with you as opposed to one of your……

  January 18, 2017
• When the Signs Point to Needing Help

  How to plan for you parents’ move to Assisted Living. The signs are subtle at first, but over time you may become more and more aware that something about your parents has changed. As our parents age, there comes a point where you can no longer ignore the fact that they may need to live……

  January 18, 2017
• Helping an Elderly Parent with Estate Planning

  Careful estate planning for aging parents can yield significant emotional and financial benefits for the whole family. Broaching the topic of estate planning with elderly or frail parents may feel awkward. But finding a way to start this conversation can be well worth the discomfort. Careful estate planning for aging parents can yield significant emotional……

  January 18, 2017
• 6 Discussion Points About Senior Living for Financial Planners

  Deciding to move to a senior living community is a financial decision as well as an emotional one. For financial planners, talking to your clients about their future care needs as early as possible can help ensure they find a good match for their resources. When working with clients, be ready to discuss: 1. Planning……

  January 18, 2017
• 6 Questions Your Patients May Not Ask About Long-Term Care

  Seniors and their caregivers face a steep learning curve when they begin researching senior living communities. As a medical professional, you can help them navigate the variety of available services and guide seniors to a community that supports their health care requirements. Here are some questions you can use to help your patients start to……

  January 18, 2017
• Financial Tips for Seniors: Estate Planning Basics

  Seniors should consider a variety of legal issues when planning for the future. When we think about a gift for our families, an estate plan might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, it’s actually something valuable to give to your loved ones—and a way for you to plan for the future.……

  January 18, 2017
• Talking About Quality of Life With Your Aging Parents

  As you and your parents plan for the future, it’s important to understand how they define quality of life. The ability to enjoy a meal with friends or spend time with loved ones may be factors that contribute to quality of life. For others, it may be the ability to get outside and enjoy nature.……

  January 18, 2017
• A Closer Look at Assisted Living

  A breakdown of demographics and trends related to assisted living Beginning to navigate assisted living options can feel daunting at first, but it isn’t a path you travel alone. With more than 735,000 people nationwide in assisted living, there are thousands of adult children who have taken this same journey. Here’s a closer look at……

  January 18, 2017
• Helping Your Aging Parent Adjust After a Move

  Here are a few things to think about as you help a loved one adapt to life after moving to an assisted living community. Even when you know that you made the right call by helping your loved one move to a senior living community, the transition is bound to take some time. After all,……

  January 17, 2017
• Senior Finance: How to Save Money During Retirement

  Five ways to enjoy retirement without breaking the bank. For many, retirement is a time to do some of the things you put off earlier in life. Take a class. Travel. Find a new hobby. But it’s not easy to ensure that enjoyment doesn’t come at the high price of financial insecurity. When a loved……

  January 17, 2017