Category Archives: Aging
What Do Virginians Need to Know About Medical Aid in Dying?
Medical aid in dying has become an increasingly popular subject as more people wish to include in their estate plans what this means for them and their specific wishes. This can be a highly personal decision and not necessarily one that your friends and family members agree with. A family member who is suffering… Read More »
Passing on Your Special Collection to Loved Ones
No matter what you collect, be it stamps, coins, art, or classic toys, you probably have devoted a significant amount of money as well as time to pursuing this passion, but have you done the forethought to think about what will happen to your collection if you pass away? Many people don’t like to… Read More »
Does My Elderly Parent Need a POA?
There are many scenarios when it makes sense for your elderly parent to have a power of attorney document in place that names you as the agent. While some of these situations help in terms of convenience, there are others that might arise making it a real necessity to be able to speak up… Read More »
Planning Ahead to Live a More Purposeful Life
Planning ahead is not always an easy proposition, but taking the care to consider critical questions about your future and the future of your estate empowers your loved ones. It’s an act of care to take the time to consider how to protect your family members in the future. By thinking about your wishes… Read More »
Planning for Your Future Healthcare Decision-making: What Are Superagers?
Some elders will retain a significantly sharper memory and cognitive ability than their peers. In a recent study, it was identified that these people all carry a very unique trait. The natural process of brain decline regarding memory begins in the late 20s and early 30s, however the average ager, according to a recent… Read More »
Wealth Planning and Long-Term Care Planning for Aging Parents
If you have the responsibility of taking care of your aging loved ones, this is an extremely common situation that is facing more people in the sandwich generation. The sandwich generation often has children of their own, while they are also helping with the health care management or the costs associated with the loved… Read More »
Aging Experience Has Changed Greatly
Only everything has changed in the last 25 years or so. According to the chief executive officer of the American Association for Retired Persons, that includes the way we approach growing older. Senior woman lifting dumbbells“The convergence of longer life expectancy and technological advances is opening new doors to exploration and discovery as well… Read More »
Young and Old Alike Face Discrimination Over Their Ages
old and youngThe website smallbiztrends.com carried an article not quite two years ago on the subject of age discrimination, as faced by people on both ends of the spectrum. “Age discrimination is a reality in the current job market,” began the article “The young men and women graduating from college over the last five… Read More »
Widows Face Special Issues In Financial Planning
Close-up of documentsMany older couples, those approaching or even well past retirement age, have wisely made financial plans for the rest of their lives together. What few do, because it’s just too emotionally difficult in most cases, is make further plans for one or the other of them to carry on alone. More often… Read More »
Caregivers Should Take Care To Get Care Themselves
Home care People who are willing to become a caregiver to a loved one, regardless of the circumstances, are taking on an awesome responsibility. Consider this set of guidelines offered at Preserve dignity Involve your loved one Promote independence Ask for help Be an advocate Take care of yourself That last guideline might sound… Read More »