Seniors & Caregiving

Memorial Day and Seniors

Memorial Day and Seniors

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…

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What’s Your Legacy? The Importance of Ethical Wills

What’s Your Legacy? The Importance of Ethical Wills

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.…

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Technology Makes Aging in Place Easier

Technology Makes Aging in Place Easier

Seventy-five percent of adults over the age of 50 say they want to stay home as they age rather than move to a support-care facility. A few years ago, this would have been challenging as rides, meals, and other services could be difficult to obtain. Now, technology allows these older adults to stay home and connected, making aging in place possible. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a…

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November is National Caregivers Month

November is National Caregivers Month

In addition to National Alzheimer’s Awareness month, November is National Caregivers Month. The purpose of this is to recognize the challenges family caregivers face and to support them. To get an idea of the importance of caregivers, let’s take a look at what a day might look like. Mornings Most family caregivers are mothers with school-age children. Mornings are a juggling act of getting the kids ready for school, making sure their partner has what they need, and getting…

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Managing Money with Alzheimer’s Disease

Managing Money with Alzheimer’s Disease

November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. One of the first signs of Alzheimer’s Disease can be difficulty managing daily money tasks such as balancing a checkbook or figuring out a budget. Sadly, due to fears of losing independence, people with the disease may try to hide their difficulty with money. Or, depending on the severity of the illness, they may not realize they’re having trouble. Signs of Problems Managing Money with Alzheimer's Disease If you think a loved…

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