Category Archives: Senior Services
Tips Offered On Avoiding Loneliness After Retirement
Many people fail to realize, until they retire, that is, just how much of their social interactions is tied to the workplace. “Retirement can be a challenging time, especially when you live far away from your family,” author, speaker and founder of Boomerly.com Margaret Manning wrote in a recent Huffington Post article “Many people… Read More »
Coalition Wants Better Rules Governing Financial Advisors
A number of public interest groups have formed a coalition whose purpose is to protect the interests of retirees. These organizations want the “U.S. Department of Labor to revise rules requiring financial advisers to act in their clients’ best interests when offering retirement investment advice,” according to a recent story by Carole Fleck on… Read More »
Devices Make It Easier To Monitor Mom And Dad’s Activities
When adult children live far from their older parents, they’re likely worried about how active mom or dad is being. As the saying increasingly goes, there’s an app for that. “Technology is making it easier for us to monitor our loved ones,” according to a recent story in The Washington Post by Matt McFarland…. Read More »
Half of seniors eligible for drug benefit don’t apply
A little Extra Help could do senior citizens a world of good, literally and figuratively. That’s the name for a Medicare benefit that can greatly help low-income elderly people pay for their prescriptions, but one that far too many of those eligible for it don’t know exists. “More than 2 million people on Medicare… Read More »
Helping Seniors Simple and Worthwhile
It’s something most Americans take for granted: we need something, so we go get it, whether it’s groceries or clothing or what have you, and go back home. But it’s not that simple for people who are homebound. They must depend upon the kindness of others, in some cases strangers, for the basic necessities…. Read More »