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.
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.
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…
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.
In this blog post we will discuss when it is appropriate for a telemed or telehealth visit and if there are times when a face-to-face visit with the doctor is best. We will discuss the pros and cons of telehealth and address some barriers to accessing this virtual visit.
This is one conversation no one wants to have with their aging parent. “Dad (or Mom), I don’t think you should be driving your car any longer”. “Please consider as…
One thing we can say about changes in our senior care shows our friends and family living in isolation at times. Before we continue, I want to say “kudos” to…
Do you find yourself feeling frustrated and at a loss for how to respond when an aging parent starts talking about something that has clearly been bothering them? Or do…
As we continue to work with clients, the biggest barrier we see is that people don’t know when they need to ask for help because they don’t know what they don’t know. We all know how difficult it can be to care for an aging parent. It's a lot of work, and sometimes we don't have the answers to our own questions about what they need or why. Why do I need an advocate? What does that entail? These are just some of the many questions that this blog post will answer.
