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3 Ways You Can Plan Forward to Be Able to Afford Long-Term Care Outside the Home
Today, research tells us that approximately thirteen percent of all seniors are prepared for a future that could include the need for long-term care outside the home. Roughly, only this same percentage of seniors have invested in long-term care insurance or have...
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4 Types of Neglect To Be Aware of This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Did you know as older populations continue to grow, and as life-expectancy rates increase, the prevalence of elder abuse is also expected to rise? To combat this threat, every year on June 15, governments, international organizations, and elder care legal...
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5 Personal Care Tips for Helping an Aging Parent this National Older Americans Month
Did you know every May is National Older Americans Month? It is an occasion to honor and celebrate senior adults across the country, and raise awareness about the many challenges they face. It is also one of the many opportunities for adult children of aging parents...
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Seniors Are on Pace to Out-Number Young People for the First Time Ever
May is National Older Americans Month. This is a time to both celebrate seniors and raise awareness about the many ways older adults impact the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to learn about one of the most important demographic groups in the country, which...
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Could Ancillary Probate Be Necessary For Me?
Did you know owning property in one state when you live in another one can present difficulties in your estate planning if you only have a last will and testament, or no estate planning at all? Unfortunately, this is a focus of conversation that many of us do not...
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Last Minute Tax Tips Before April 15th
The April 15th tax filing deadline is less than one week away. At this point, you most likely have already started to gather your tax-related information, such as W-2s, 1099s, health insurance information, and more, but you may not be fully prepared to file just yet....
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Nutrition Tips For Aging Adults
It is a fact of life that as we age, our bodies change. Daily tasks like getting dressed in the morning, bathing, and generally moving around can become more challenging. Eating a healthy, balanced diet and introducing a light exercise regimen into your daily routine,...
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Estate Planning Considerations For Seniors This Tax Season
Tax season is well underway and you may have already started the process of gathering your documents to file your taxes. As you prepare, however, are you thinking about your estate plan? Successful estate planning revolves around leaving a legacy you are proud of....
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4 Safe Driving Alternatives for Aging Seniors
As adults advance in age, their physical capabilities may tend to diminish. While this is an unfortunate part of life that has the potential to eventually impact all of us, when it comes to driving, this may be of particular concern for aging seniors. Impaired sight,...
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Tips to Help Your Senior Loved One Navigate Daily Activities
According to the United States Census Bureau, people age 65 and older will make up over 18 percent of the population by the year 2030. We are living longer than ever before, but this does not come without its challenges. It is no secret that as we get older, our...
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