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National Senior Citizen’s Day

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Post last modified:March 18, 2024

By the time someone reaches their senior years, they’ve given a lot to their family and community. In the spirit of celebrating them and their contributions, National Senior Citizen’s Day was created. This year, we celebrate it on August 21, and we’re sharing some of the benefits of aging. AARP Well known for advocating for the rights of seniors and for providing the popular discount card to members, AARP offers many other benefits as well. Ranging from insurance for…

Alzheimer’s Resources

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Post last modified:March 18, 2024

June is Alzheimer’s awareness month. To help caretakers and families of people with Alzheimer’s disease, we’re providing information and resources. 10 Symptoms of Alzheimer’s If you notice any of these in yourself or a loved one, make an appointment to get checked by a doctor. 1. Memory Loss That Disrupts Daily Life This differs from age-related changes that include temporarily forgetting names or appointments. Alzheimer’s memory issues cause confusion that isn’t easily overcome and make daily life more challenging.…

7 Tips for Transitioning to Retirement

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Post last modified:March 19, 2024

Making the switch from working full time to retirement can be scary. No matter how much planning you’ve done, having vast amounts of free time can cause a lot of uncertainty, even if it also sounds like heaven on earth. Make transitioning to retirement easier with these tips from other retirees. 1. Transitioning to Retirement May Take Longer Than You Think Shifting to your retirement lifestyle will have ups and downs. There’s no one right way to do it.…

Memorial Day and Seniors

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Post last modified:December 21, 2023

Memorial Day Matters For many people, Memorial Day is about parades, back yard BBQs, and flying the flag. For seniors, though, it’s much more. Many seniors are veterans. They remember every day, watching their brothers in arms dying on the battlefield next to them — many lost family members and friends. Half a million of the country’s oldest residents served in WWII, and millions more served in Vietnam and Korea. Across those three conflicts, hundreds of thousands lost their…

What’s Your Legacy? The Importance of Ethical Wills

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Post last modified:December 21, 2023

If you’re like most people interested in this topic, you’ve written a legal will that properly disperses your worldly goods. But have you thought about your legacy beyond that? How often have you wished for a letter or something from your grandparents, spouse, or another loved one? That’s exactly what an ethical will is. 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.…