It’ll take more than a jar of change to pay for the long-term care most people will need. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, 52% of people turning 65 will need long-term care at some point. Yet less than 1/3 of Americans age 50+ have begun saving for long-term care. Many people are also confused about what government…
Getting together with family over the holidays can be fun and exciting. It also often brings to light the difficulties aging parents or loved ones may be having in their day-to-day life. (See recent article Holidays: A Chance to Assess). With the increasing number of aging Baby Boomers, more and more families will be confronting the issues of caregiving for…
It’s already August, but there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the summer! Here are some ideas for you: Read a good book There’s nothing like a good book to help you escape the daily routine of life. In just seconds you could be embroiled in a mystery in post-war Barcelona (The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafron),…
Do you own your possessions, or do your possessions own you? As we grow older, many of us must make decisions about what to do with a lifetime of belongings. In more extreme cases, families find themselves dealing with hoarding, a disorder which becomes more common as people grow older. Collecting or Hoarding? What’s the Difference? Hoarding is a popular…
Managing care for a parent or family member can be like bringing water to a slow boil – you may not notice how difficult it’s getting until you’re overwhelmed. If you’ve realized care has become more than you and your family can handle, it’s time to consider getting help. First, rest assured this doesn’t mean you have to move your…
Part 3 in our series of videos with Betsy Goldfarb of Queen City Transitions who talks about the process of moving your loved ones possessions into their new home. One of the topics we talk about in this video is a tough topic, hoarding.
Part 2 in our series of videos with Betsy Goldfarb of Queen City Transitions talks about the process of moving your loved ones possessions into their new home.
