The statistics are shocking. In a survey of 1,000 adult children, only 55 percent said their parents had a will or trust document. Furthermore, nearly a quarter of them didn't know where these documents are kept. And further still, 44 percent have no idea what is in the documents. So what do all these statistics mean? They mean that people undervalue the importance of estate planning. When elderly parents age [...]
Younger folks seem to have vibrant social lives as seen on the ever present social media. What about the elderly population? Loneliness is a real issue that many seniors face, especially following the death of a spouse. Yet combating loneliness for seniors is not as hard as you may think! You may be a pro at managing post-retirement life. Perhaps you have managing your finances down to a science. Nevertheless, [...]
People always feel grief when their loved one passes away. Yet many people fail to acknowledge the occurrence of grief during the aging process. People may grieve as they age for a variety of reasons. Maybe it's due to the loss of independence or needing to use a walker. Or perhaps a cherished role, such as cooking holiday dinners is no longer possible for you. Whatever the case may be, [...]
We often think of elder abuse as physical abuse. Sometimes we only suspect abuse when we see physical signs. However, financial abuse of seniors is a growing problem in America. Everyone is at risk. This AARP article provides ways to help avoid it. Buzz Aldrin, a NASA hero, has been financially exploited. His own children tried to seize control of his estate after claiming he suffered from dementia. Yet financial elder [...]
Our ability to see is important for almost all of our day to day tasks. How would you cope with living with vision loss? This is a real issue that many older adults will have to face. According to the National Eye Institute, the majority of people with vision impairment are seniors. Yet losing this important ability does not mean you can't enjoy your life. Furthermore, there are ways to [...]
The statistics are shocking. Falling is the number one cause of injury for seniors. One in three seniors can expect to fall every year. All too often, they result in fractures and other injuries requiring emergency medical attention and loss of independence. Death can even be an outcome of a fall. However, there are many ways you can lower your fall risk. This article from The New York Times explains the risk of [...]
What comes to mind when you think of elder abuse? Maybe you think of a scammer stealing money from someone with dementia. Or you could be thinking of neglect in a nursing home. Both of these scenarios are possible and have certainly happened to seniors. However, the truth about elder abuse is complex and unfortunately comes in an endless number of forms. This Next Avenue article reports on the [...]
Computer and internet safety is crucial, especially for vulnerable seniors. Nearly half of adults ages 65 and older now own a smartphone. An increasingly large number of seniors are becoming tech-savvy. This is a great way for them to be involved in their personal, financial and social connections. However, the majority of internet scammers purposely target older adults for a variety of reasons. Seniors tend to have more money, are more trusting, and [...]
