Late-Life Anxiety is More Common Than You Would Think
Anxiety frequently occurs in older Americans. Some reports estimate between 10 - 20% of seniors have generalized anxiety. This number could be even higher, as many often deny having psychological issues when asked by their doctors, focusing more on the physical symptoms anxiety can cause. In a recent article, Hany Abdelaal,
What it means to Become a “Fiduciary”
You may be asked to be a power of attorney for a family member or friend. Your person may be planning for when they might become unable to take care of their affairs. For example, they might become disabled or incapacitated, and they would need a trusted person to step
Your Personal Possessions: Make Sure You Have a Plan
Let’s say that your estate plan is all set. It will be taking care of your home, savings, and investments, making sure that your family will get those valuable estate items fairly and efficiently. Your plan will also protect your legacy from your children’s potential divorces or bankruptcies. What could
Tips to Know When Purchasing Special Needs Housing
There are some tips to consider before you begin the process of purchasing a home that will meet a physical or developmental needs of you or a loved one. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website lists state and local government agencies, along with other organizations, that
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Gaining in popularity across the United States, are continuing care retirement communities (CCRC), sometimes referred to as life plan communities. The goal is to provide a long-term care option for older residents. These residents prefer to live in the same community, though in different phase locations, during their aging process.
Alzheimer’s Prevention Gains Hope with New Drugs Therapy
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University found that pharmacological "chaperone therapy" can prevent Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in mice according to recent research. Alzheimer’s is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that currently has no cure. Abnormal clumps (amyloid-beta plaques) and tangled fiber bundles (neurofibrillary or tau tangles) create brain
What to do with an Unwanted Timeshare
When your Mom and Dad bought a timeshare in a holiday resort, the resort agent suggested that they sign a deed leaving the share to their children, so that when the parents passed, the kids could continue to enjoy the property. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Unfortunately,