As we continue our series on the top 10 fears of baby boomers, we are already up to number 7 and 8. The fear of declining health and having to leave our home and the fear that social security and Medicare may run out before we don’t need them anymore. Consider getting on the "stay in the know" list to make sure you don't miss the last two fears number 9 and 10. You can get on the list HERE.
As we continue our series on the top 10 fears of baby boomers, we move to the next two fears. The fear losing their independence and the fear of getting dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. Do you ever feel like you're aging way too fast? It seems like just the other day you were a carefree youngster, and now here you are, dealing with all sorts of new fears. You're not alone! A lot of baby boomers are struggling with fears related to getting older.
Fear Number 3 and 4 Leaving a Legacy for the Kids Affordable Healthcare As we continue this journey in looking at the top 10 Fears of baby boomers, we are…
Check out these tips for overcoming your biggest fears! Luckily, there are steps you can take to ease these fears. In this post, we'll discuss some of the top fears of baby boomers and offer tips on how to overcome them.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. A time when we all come together to talk about a topic that is unfortunately still taboo for many people. This year let's make sure to include older adults in the conversation. Older adults are at a high risk for sexual assault, and many of them suffer in silence. Too often, they feel like they can't talk about it because they're afraid they'll be judged or that their experiences won't be taken seriously. But we need to talk about this. We need to open up the dialogue and start working towards solutions. So please, join us in raising awareness for sexual assault among older adults as well. Together, we can make a difference.
May is National Stroke Awareness month so we felt it was a good time to discuss the importance of recognizing symptoms and getting medical assistance within the Golden Hour of…
A frequent question that comes up and one we are familiar with is “Can I get paid to care for my aging parent or spouse?” The honest answer is yes…
Recently I had the pleasure of doing a video interview with Autism expert Jessica Leichtweisz. She is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and a Behavior Specialist. The topic was how can…
This is called the grandparents scam, and it's one of the most common scams out there. In this post, we'll talk about what the grandparent's scam is, how to protect yourself from it, and what to do if you fall victim to it.
It's a difficult situation when one of your aging parents need more care than you can provide. As their child, you want to do everything you can to ensure they're comfortable and safe. But it's not always possible to be there for them 24/7. If you have siblings, now is the time to start talking about how you can best support your parent as they age. By working together and sharing the load, you can make sure your parent gets the care they need while still maintaining some sense of normalcy in their life. Here's a sibling's guide to caring for an aging parent.
