New Perspective Wisconsin Community Opens Rental Office
Posted in News on November 19, 2019
FRANKLIN, Wis.—With the Spring 2020 opening of New Perspective-Franklin in sight, the rental office is now open. The office features interactive displays, including a virtual tour. “The opening of our rental office is a great way for people to learn more about us and reserve their apartment,” said New Perspective president Chris Hyatt. New Perspective-Franklin is a multi-story building for older adults being built on six acres at 7220 Ballpark Drive South—next to the Milwaukee Read More »
5 Sources Older Americans Use to Pay for Senior Living
Posted in Financial, Senior Living Resources on November 5, 2019
Ask any older American and it is a question that is on their mind. If I need it, how do I pay for senior housing and/or long-term care? We take a look at 5 options for doing just that. Private Funds Government Programs Long-Term Care Insurance Veteran's Benefits - Aid and Attendance Life Settlements Private Funds Fact is, most people pay for independent living and assisted living with private funds. They may use personal savings, Read More »
How do I start planning my move?
Posted in Senior Living Resources on October 29, 2019
As you begin to prepare for your move to a senior living community, there are several ways to make this a smoother transition for you and your family. One thing is certain – it’s never too early to start the downsizing process. If you’re moving from a home to an independent living apartment or assisted living space, it’s likely you will need to make decisions about what to bring with you. While some older adults Read More »
Anything Can Be Found on USA.GOV
Posted in Caregiving, Financial on October 3, 2019
So that may be a little bit of a stretch – I’m not sure my mom’s chocolate chip recipe is on there. Nor is the video of my granddaughter’s kindergarten school play. But nearly everything else is truly there. A public clearinghouse of information, this website searches federal, state and local government websites to bring you official information on a nearly uncountable number of topics. As an added plus – there are no advertisements! Want Read More »
The Power of Touch
Posted in Health & Wellbeing on October 2, 2019
Whether we are a newborn infant, a petulant teenager, an overwhelmed new mother or an aging senior citizen, the power of touch can produce miraculous results. With a simple touch, we can express love, support, gratitude, sympathy, and trust. A simple gesture of holding hands, patting shoulders and giving hugs can make all the difference in the world. Sight can be shut off by closing our eyes, we can plug our ears to block out Read More »
Making Good Diet Choices
Posted in Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle on October 2, 2019
With all the diet and nutritional ads in the media these days, it’s difficult to know just exactly what you should and should not be eating to stay healthy. Lining the grocery shelves are labels screaming gluten free, diary free, nut free, soy free, grain free … all touting their individual benefits. Just how do you decide what is right for you? The National Council on Aging has some great advice for maintaining a nutritious Read More »
Finding New Hobbies
Posted in Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle on October 2, 2019
Any parent of a child who is stuck indoors during a rainy day knows the continual complaint “what’s there to do!” For those of us who enjoy crafty hobbies, we are equally as familiar with the pleads from our family and friends – “please, no more doilies!” While the joy of exploring our hobbies can sometimes last a lifetime, there are often stages of our life where we search for new ideas and new adventures. Retirement years Read More »
Top 10 Financial Scams Targeting Seniors
Posted in Financial, Senior Scams on October 2, 2019
Financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they’re now considered “the crime of the 21st century.” Why? Because seniors are thought to have a significant amount of money sitting in their accounts. Financial scams also often go unreported or can be difficult to prosecute, so they’re considered a “low-risk” crime. However, they’re devastating to many older adults and can leave them in a very vulnerable position with little time to recoup their losses. It’s Read More »
FBI Tips For Protecting Against 3 Popular Senior Scams
Posted in Financial, Senior Scams on October 2, 2019
Senior scams are too common A terrible fact is that seniors get scammed out of $36 billion each year. Even worse, most of this money can never be recovered. Fraudsters are ruining lives by stealing hard-earned savings. Being aware of popular senior scams helps you protect your older adult from losing money to thieves. Since stolen money isn’t likely to be recovered, the key is to shut down the scams before they can do serious damage. We Read More »
When is The Tax Man Not the Tax Man?
Posted in Financial, Senior Scams on October 2, 2019
Imagine this. You have just come home from the park with your grandkids. As your 3-year-old granddaughter plays on the floor with her toys and your 8-year-old grandson reads at the table, you receive a phone call. Your heart skips a beat when you hear who is on the other end of the line. It’s the IRS and they are calling to tell you that they haven’t received your tax payment. Always skeptical, you ask Read More »
