Seniors & Caregiving Archives

Solutions for Overwhelmed Caregivers

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Post last modified:June 12, 2024

May is National Aging Life Care Month, and it highlights solutions for overwhelmed caregivers. The resources below help caregivers cope with the challenges of caring for a loved one. Next Step in Care Check out their website for easy-to-use guides to help you work closely with your loved one's healthcare providers and ensure safe and smooth transitions for those moving to out-of-home care facilities. Eldercare Locator Eldercare Locator is a service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. It provides…

Elder Financial Abuse and Undue Influence

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Post last modified:June 10, 2024

According to the FBI, Over 92,000 victims over the age of 60 reported $1.7 billion in losses in 2021. In addition, it is predicted that the number of Americans aged 65 and older will nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060. As a result, their share of the total population will rise from 16 percent to 23 percent during that period. Elder fraud is likely to become more prevalent as the elderly population grows,…

10 Ways to Protect Seniors from Fraud

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Post last modified:June 10, 2024

It's a sad fact that seniors are particularly vulnerable to scammers and fraud. Sometimes they're not tech-savvy and may struggle with hearing, sight, or memory changes. Scammers take advantage of these deficits, but everyone is vulnerable. However, with some knowledge and a little help, everyone can stay safe from fraud. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something we have recommended. This commission comes at…

Helping Seniors Prep for Tax Season

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Post last modified:June 10, 2024

As a daily money manager, January and February are dedicated to gathering and organizing tax documents for my clients. So if you're helping a senior in your life prep for tax season, here's what you need to know. Watch the Mail During January and February, important tax-related documents will arrive in the mail. While you may be able to set mail aside to deal with later during most of the year, the first two months of the year, you…

Helping Seniors with Mail Management

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Post last modified:June 7, 2024

If you are looking to help the Senior in your life with mail management, look no further! We are diving into how to make mail management more sustainable and less overwhelming in this blog post. It's impossible to stop all of it, but you can cut it back quite a bit. Our blog shows you how to stop junk mail. Set Up a Mail Management System You can't be there to go through the mail every day. So give…