Life events can have a major impact on what you need from your home, and retirement is one of the biggest changes many of us face. This period of your life can mean doing more of the things you enjoy, …
The Reality of Aging
What does it really mean to age? Millennials and their baby boomer parents got a taste of that reality during the PBS documentary “Fast Forward.” Make-up artists transformed people’s faces, adding decades to their appearance, and wore AGNES, the Age …
Smart Home Products for Seniors
Technology offers countless solutions for making life easier, with many more products and applications arriving in the not-too-distant future! Here are just a few examples of ways to make your home “smart.” Cooking is a snap Snap a photo of …
Ten Questions to Ask an Elder Law Attorney
Elder law attorneys cover a wide variety of legal areas, potentially including guardianship, long-term care planning, knowledge of government benefit programs, powers of attorney, estate planning, advance medical directives, elder abuse issues, tax law, retirement and pensions, asset protection, trust …
Top 10 Rightsizing Tips
1. Start with the easy stuff. Eliminate anything that’s broken, damaged, or no longer wanted. Then, go to the out-of-the-way spaces like attics, crawlspaces, and garages. Making progress in “easier” areas will build momentum to go through the harder-to-decide areas. …
Retirement Solutions: Five Reasons a Smaller Home May be a Good Fit
1. BUDGET-FRIENDLY Smaller homes are significantly cheaper to purchase and maintain than traditional houses, allowing many owners to live debt-free. Energy, water and insurance bills are also greatly reduced. Plus, if your home is the mobile variety (built on a trailer), …
5 Ways to Save Money on a Fixed Income
Living well on a fixed budget can be challenging. Here are five tips to make it easier to keep your budget in check while enjoying life a little more. Eat In Planning meals and doing a little prep work can …
Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit Right for You?
As a homeowner, you may be considering adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your property: either inside your current home, as an addition to your existing home, or as a free-standing building. How can you determine if this is the …
Questions and Considerations for Selecting an Assisted Living Facility
When interviewing potential assisted living facilities, it’s a good idea to have a standard list of questions to ask each one so you can make relevant comparisons. This may include: What levels of care does this facility offer? What abilities …