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Certainly all of us want to stay in our homes for as long as possible. Yet, there often comes a point when the children of elderly parents see that staying put is not in their parents' best interest. Your parents may see things differently. Sons and daughters may have...

Who'll foot my bill when I'm older?  If you need long-term care someday, who will pay for it? 1. The government? 2. Your health insurance? 3. You, out of pocket? Okay, in reality, there's no simple answer, but rather a growing need to consider every option. The stake...

Who says inspiration and success have a cut-off date? Certainly nor these for achievers, for whom age and “seasoning” were not barriers, but rather contributors to their success. Colonel Sanders The fast food icon Harland Sanders began modestly building...

Did you ever find an old photo of a relative, say a great grandmother, who passed from this world long ago? Marveling at that photo of an ancestor you never knew in person, you think to yourself, “ I wonder what she was like?” What if, enclosed with the photo, was...

Scams are not always of the obvious "too good to be true" variety. A talented scammer can make offers or request sensitive information in ways that actually sound reasonable. People of any age can be tricked, but senors and the elderly must be particularly vigilant....

Not only do our brains naturally increase in their capacity for creativity as we age; creative activity helps to deepen that capacity, drawing on the learning and experiences that we have accumulated over the years. Psychologists have observed parallels between the...

Retirement is an appealing prospect for most working people. The idea of pulling back from the pressures of employment, the allure of leisure time and the chance to receive back from life-long investments in Social Security and a retirement account provide real...

At its May meeting, our Board of Directors voted to take the next step toward a vision for long-term care on our Vernon campus – one that we have nurtured for years now. Our readers may remember that in prior years we reported on plans to transform...

Sixty-two million people receive Social Security payments each month, and con artists are going where the money is. With the number and cleverness of SS scams increasing, we’ll alert you to some of the more common schemes. Don’t Fall For These Scams A...

With age, many of us will lose the ability to make decisions for ourselves. Preparing for this times, whether it comes or not, is wise. An advance directive gives others definite guidance for acting on our wishes and can spare loved ones from losing control over doing...