Talking to Aging Parents About Options from ASHA on Vimeo. “Most older people don’t want to live with their kids. They don’t want to be asked because they don’t want to have to say no.” Dick Edwards, Retired Mayo Clinic Eldercare Specialist and author of “Mom, Dad… Can We Talk?”. Talking with your loved ones about care options can be
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Finding your fit in senior living
Choices of where to live from ASHA on Vimeo. Noticing that your aging loved one may need more assistance than you realized? These testimonials from the American Seniors Housing Association show the amazing impact that assisted living has had on these seniors. From little things like taking out the trash to larger help like care for those with cognitive challenges,
New Perspective Wisconsin Community Opens Rental Office
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
How to Pay for Assisted Living: 5 Sources Older Americans Use to Pay for Senior Living
Ask any older American and it is a question that is on their mind. If I need it, how do I pay for senior living 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
How do I start planning my move?
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
Anything Can Be Found on USA.GOV
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
Top 10 Financial Scams Targeting Seniors
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
FBI Tips For Protecting Against 3 Popular Senior Scams
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,
When is The Tax Man Not the Tax Man?
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
Fraud Against Seniors
The FBI’s Common Fraud Schemes webpage provides tips on how you can protect yourself and your family from fraud. Senior citizens especially should be aware of fraud schemes for the following reasons: Senior citizens are most likely to have a “nest egg,” to own their home, and/or to have excellent credit—all of which make them attractive to con artists. People