Retirement Planning with a Purpose: Where Do I Want to Be at 80?
What is the purpose of retirement planning? When most people think of retirement planning, they think about things like 401Ks, … Read more
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Data Shows That Aging at Home is Growing; Here’s How You Can Do It
By 2035, one in three U.S. households, versus today’s one in five, will be headed by someone 65 or older. … Read more
I Ditched the ALF and Brought Dad Back Home, and I’ll Never Send Him Back
Our family worried about Dad living alone after Mom died. We worried about what would happen if he fell or … Read more
Nine Fun Activities You Can Do With Mom in an ALF
If your Mom’s moved to an Assisted Living Facility (ALF), you likely feel relief that she has the support she … Read more
Five Years Ago Dad Was a Mess. Here’s the Advice He Would Have Given to Himself Back Then.
For others taking care of elderly parents at home, our father’s story may provide some valuable lessons. Five years ago, … Read more
These Simple Home Adjustments Can Keep You There Longer
Home Modifications for Seniors: Easy Adjustments for Aging in Place There are some simple home modifications for seniors that don’t … Read more
Eight Homecare Technologies to Help You Age at Home
Studies show more than 90% of us wish to age at home. Our personal and professional experiences show this may … Read more
The Brutal Truths That Helped This 85-Year-Old Stay at Home
The great majority of our elderly loved ones will tell us they wish to stay in their homes. Actually, surveys … Read more
How Can You Be Sure Dad is Getting the Best Assisted Living Care?
When Mom or Dad moves to an ALF, families hope to find relief for their worries. Assisted living care should … Read more
Now Can We Talk About Dad Moving?
When It’s Time to Have the ALF (Assisted Living) Conversation Did you spot some concerns when visiting Dad over the … Read more