Mental Health Awareness for Seniors
Learn three important steps to keep yourself and your loved ones from succumbing to poor mental health.
Death Tax: Part 3
Putting it all together: The conclusion of our 3 part series.
5 Tips To Stay Healthy at Any Age
Aging is a process that slows our metabolism and changes the way we live on a daily basis. Here is a list of activities and dietary ideas to help you live your best age.
Know When a Senior Should Retire from Driving
No one wants to be the one to take away someone’s driving privilege. However, operating a vehicle is incredibly dangerous even with one’s full faculties and this danger increases with age. Learn some warning signs that your loved one needs to retire his/her driver’s license.
You or your loved one cannot drive anymore–now what?
As important as it is to ensure safety when driving, the consequences of being unable to drive can feel overwhelming. Learn how to make it work.
Why every parent needs a will
What if you know exactly who you want as your child’s guardian? Or if you know exactly who you would not want to be guardian? You need a will if you want to choose who takes care of your child if you were to die before they reach 18.
Scam Artists: How to avoid falling prey
Here are some tips from the Federal Trade Commission and Bank of America to help keep you safe from scams over the phone, email, etc. because if you send information or money to a scammer, there is little–or nothing–that your bank can do to help.
New Medicare Advantage Benefits – Prevention Innovations
As Medicare Advantage providers begin to implement new benefits, it is important to evaluate your insurance options during each Medicare enrollment period. Additionally, even with expanded benefits, it is still crucial to plan for long-term care. Private long-term care insurance, private paying, and Medi-Cal will still be the primary sources for paying for long-term care, not Medicare.
Have You Received Your New Medicare Card?
Now that new Medicare ID cards are being sent out, there are more opportunities for criminals to steal money and vital information from you. Ironically, the new Medicare cards, which are meant to reduce theft of social security numbers by replacing them with an 11-digit code, has opened the door for new scams against seniors.
Four Reasons Your Parents Might Be in Financial Trouble
Children are always concerned with their elderly parents, whether it is with their health, happiness, or their financial situation. Read more to learn about ways to identify and resolved issues with elderly parents and their financial situation.