Your Comprehensive Guide to Long-Term Care Planning

Did you know that 70% of people over 65 will need some form of long-term care? October is the perfect time to start thinking about your long-term care planning. This comprehensive guide will explore the four pillars you should consider: housing, health, legal, and financial. Let's dive in! Housing: Making Your Space Comfortable and Accessible When it comes to long-term care planning, your housing situation is an important factor. Whether you're considering aging in place or exploring retirement communities,…

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National Senior Citizen’s Day

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…

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Prime Day Deals for Your Home

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Prime Day is Amazon's yearly promotion of its subscription service, which has many perks.  Those perks include exclusive deals, free 2-day shipping on many products, and access to streaming services.  This year, it starts at midnight (PT) on July 11-12. The yearly Prime Day promotion is the perfect time to sign up for Prime if you're not already.  It's also a great day to get some fantastic deals on cool products.  New members even get a 30-day free trial.…

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Alzheimer’s Resources

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.…

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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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