Every year, about two million seniors go to a skilled nursing facility following a hospitalization. But deciding which one to go to can be a daunting task. At the most, a few days are given to decide on a rehab facility or nursing home. Furthermore, the lists that patients are given usually lack critical details. Between the stress and confusion hospital stays place on families, patients often end up choosing [...]
If your aging loved one is doing well, it's easy to put off planning for the future. Especially if they are in good health and able to care for themselves still. Yet waiting for a crisis to strike is never a good idea. Think of how you treat your car. It may not have squeaky breaks or leaking oil. But you probably still take it in for regular maintenance. Not [...]
Our society is becoming more and more technologically advanced. While this is a great way to oversee finances, unfortunately seniors fall victim to financial scams far too often. Older Americans have the highest rates of fraud. In any given year, they make up nearly 25 percent of fraud complaints. Due to these unfortunate statistics, protecting finances for seniors is crucial. This article from Lend EDU says to pay attention to [...]
Statistics show that nearly 90 percent of seniors wish to age in their own home. But sometimes, the features in their homes are not ideal. Homes are typically built with the younger generation's needs in mind. Therefore, certain features that most take for granted can pose serious risks to the safety of aging individuals. Home modifications for seniors is something that is important to consider. If you wish to remain [...]
Who wouldn't love to know that in retirement, they will have a guaranteed income for life? After all, you would not have to worry about running out of money. In addition, the ups and downs of the stock market would be less stressful. Research has even found that retirees with a reliable source of income, like Social Security or pension, are happier than those without. But what if you don't [...]
