Posts by Senior Living Concierge Services

    Guest Blogger: James Hall   As the golden years draw near, the aspiration of acquiring a vacation property starts to take shape for many people. Turning this aspiration into a well-thought-out plan is crucial for success. In this comprehensive manual, we’ll take you through seven pivotal factors to consider when purchasing your dream…

GUEST CONTRIBUTOR: MS. RHONDA UNDERHILL   With more retirees and seniors staying home, home-based businesses are becoming increasingly popular. A home-based business offers seniors the opportunity to stay connected to the world and make money doing something they enjoy from the comfort of home. For seniors looking to start their own business, there is a…

    Photo by Pexel Guest Contributor: Sharon Wagner   Getting married as a senior is far from unusual. Research indicates that seniors are getting remarried in record numbers, an increase of about 55% since 1960. Advancements in medicine and public health promotion have enabled seniors to live many more disease-free years than in the…

Guest Contributor: Andrea Needham If you have aging family members, you are probably doing your best to make sure they can live comfortably and independently. It can be painful to watch a senior loved one lose their ability to manage their own affairs. However, there may come a time when advanced age or the loss…

These surprise costs during retirement can mean canceling that dream vacation, or much worse. You’ve reviewed your budget for retirement and you’re all set … or are you? Usually, expenses go down slightly after your working days are over. There’s no longer a use for that professional wardrobe, you don’t need the gas to drive…

Submitted by Guest Author Hazel Bridges, Creator of AgingWellness.org It’s common for older adults to struggle with certain day-to-day tasks. Some seniors move into assisted living facilities to get help with the activities of daily living. Others may take pride in living independently and prefer to stay in their own homes, getting help from care…

    It’s important to use the correct terms and understand the available options when talking about long-term care insurance. By Mickey Batsell, CLU, CASL, MBA, FLMI, CLTC, CSA When someone hears or sees the words “long-term care,” the first thing that often comes to mind is a nursing home. This association has negative connotations…

Caregivers are lifesavers who give of their own time to care for loved ones. If you’re a caregiver to someone with Alzheimer’s disease, you face unique, daily challenges. Modifying your home for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, whether a parent, grandparent, spouse, or sibling, takes patience, and additional changes may need to be made as…