As we drive the Texas highways, from time to time we see a Silver Alert. We also receive Silver Alerts on our cell phones, asking us to help find a missing elder, often a person with dementia who has wandered off and become confused. How effective are these alerts?
There are any number of ways to live independently, with appropriate services and supports, and be in community. Segregation robs us of the opportunity to learn from one another’s life experience. Segregating people with disabilities is even more harmful.
While about two-thirds of Americans own their own home – and 87% of those 65 and older do – this goal can be difficult to reach for people living with a disability or retiring on Social Security. But it may not be impossible with these 5 resources that offer help in buying a home.
As we age, or if we are disabled, we may need to modify our home to make it senior-friendly or disability-friendly. By taking advantage of available grants, programs, and tax benefits, you can significantly ease the financial burden of home modifications.
Wealthramp, a referral service for fee-only financial planners, lists the first mistake we make in retirement planning as failing to consider the cost of long-term care when estimating our living costs. These can be substantial. 80% of us will need some form of long-term care. Read more here to avoid making this retirement planning mistake!
A fall, a stroke or heart attack from which we “rehab” enough to go home but not quite enough to manage on our own or a surprise decline in strength and mobility can leave us in need of home help now. Learn how to navigate your options for home help.
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