Making the decision

Long-Term Care Planning Month Explained

This October, we are once again celebrating Long-Term Care Planning Month! One of the main goals of the month is to encourage individuals to start thinking about their long-term plans and take action. During this month, various resources and tools are available to help seniors plan and make informed decisions. By preparing in advance, seniors […]

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Unlocking a Golden Future: Essential Tips for Safeguarding Seniors' Finances

In today’s economy, older adults face unique financial challenges. Factors like rising healthcare costs and uncertain Social Security benefits make it difficult to achieve financial stability and security. Fortunately, there are actions seniors can take to protect their finances and enjoy their golden years. One of the most important tips is to create a budget […]

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Back from Visiting Mom and Dad?

Oftentimes visiting family over the holidays is a mixed bag of emotions. The hectic build up of getting everything together, packing, traveling, and the flurry of parties can be stressful. But at the same time it is wonderful to see everyone, reminisce, and catch up. Add to that, the potential concern about loved one’s safety […]

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5 Tips for Long Term Care Planning Month

Oftentimes seniors find themselves blindsided by the need for additional care. Consequently, the choice of a senior living community ends up being made by an adult child or family member. Planning in advance can be an incredible gift to your family. Talk to them about any concerns you may have about senior living and what […]

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Reducing Family Stress

When asked where you would like to live in your 80s and 90s, what would you say? Most likely your answer would be “at home.” There is an idyllic image of staying in a home where memories have been made, but as people live longer, health complications may interfere with these plans. As we age, […]

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How to Pay for Senior Living

When beginning to discuss making the move to senior living, almost all conversations involve the legal and financial issues families face. So, how much does senior living cost? The short answer is that costs can vary. The pricing is dependent on the amount of care an individual needs. For example, an Independent Living apartment rate […]

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Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving

When your loved one begins to need additional support, you may not always live next door. 15% of caregivers in the U.S. are long-distance caregivers at an average of 450 miles away. That’s around 10 million Americans of the almost 66 million who have served as caregivers for a loved one. If you are one […]

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The Story of Phil & Jean

We all know the marriage vows, “to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part”. Some of us live those vows to the letter. Jean is one of these individuals. We know […]

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Home for the Holidays: How are Mom and Dad?

Our own Executive Director visited the Hampton Roads Show right after Thanksgiving to talk about signs our loved ones could use some extra help and how to start your research. Lack of food in the fridge or mostly frozen dinnersSoiled laundry piled upCleanliness of the home not within their normal comfort zoneLack of interest in […]

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