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If you’re thinking of spending your winters in a warmer climate, you’re not alone. Every year, thousands of people flock south to escape the cold. But if you’ve never been a snowbird before, what should you expect? Here are our top tips for first time snowbirds. Find out what kind…
Many family caregivers can find themselves feeling stressed when they are taking care of a loved one with late-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia. It can be difficult to know what to expect during advanced stages of the disease, and family members may feel like they are not…
Experiencing bankruptcy can be one of the hardest journeys of your life. You must deal with lots of paperwork when filing for it, regularly monitor your credit score, and constantly doubt being unable to rebuild your credit. And, when elders are put in this challenging situation, it could bring them…
Retiring after a life of hard work is a huge milestone that’s certainly worth celebrating. Once you retire, you have more free time on your hands, and there are so many ways that you can spend it. Here are three worthwhile ways to celebrate your retirement. Throw a Party Throwing…
Choosing a nursing home for your elderly loved one can be a task. This is because you want to ensure that your loved one is well taken care of by a nursing home that offers them the best possible care. However, you also want to ensure that you are not…
When an employee retires or is terminated from work, they may get a retirement allowance in appreciation of their years of service or as compensation for the loss of their job. With regard to retiring allowances, there are certain income tax regulations. An employee may be subject to a retiring…
A hobby is an activity done often for pleasure. If you have a hobby, it’s because it makes you feel a type of way, such as fulfilled, accomplished, or relaxed. There are many other benefits to hobbies for senior citizens. For example, hobbies help stimulate the brain and improve your…
Aging adults accumulate belongings in the course of their lives that they no longer use. While most of these things have sentimental value, it makes more sense to downsize than to hold on to them. Helping your aging parents declutter their home is daunting, especially if they are reluctant to…
Estate planning may not be the most pleasant process, but it can prevent a lot of problems once a loved one passes away. No matter how much a person possesses, without a plan, they run the risk of not being able to leave their possessions to the individuals they want…