Nursing homes are regulated by the Federal government and in most instances, these regulations make sense in terms of safety. However, things go wrong in nursing homes on a regular basis and sometimes they go horribly wrong. For decades, nursing homes were allowed to handle claims against them for allegations of wrongdoing in complete secrecy from […]
Roger, 90 and Mark, 85 have been off and on friends for 50 years. Mark has no family of his own. Roger’s adult kids call him “Uncle Mark”, as he’s shown up for family events for decades. He once had plenty of money, or so it seemed. There was the apartment in Paris, the home […]
If you have a single aging parent who is lonely and wants companionship, should you encourage your parent to try online dating? It depends. Technology in nearly every aspect of life promises to make things better. Internet dating sites abound, with several targeted particularly to seniors, those “over 50” or “over 65”. But are they any […]
Dementia in Canada: Cross-Country Report Data from the 2021 census indicates that the Canadian population is aging faster than ever with about 19% of working individuals nearing retirement. Seniors aged 85 and older are one of the fastest-growing segments of the population has increased as a group by 12% since the 2016 census. Although dementia […]
I’m now a T-Mobile customer. Darn. I switched because I was upset that Verizon wouldn’t give me a deal on a new iPhone and I wanted to be in a family plan with my grandson from Spain who’s going to college in Massachusetts. T-Mobile announced last week that its customer records have been hacked again. […]
Retirement is the time to enjoy the fruits of your labor and make your money last as long as possible. One way to do that is by taking advantage of tax saving strategies that are available to seniors. In this article, we will discuss some simple yet effective tax savings ideas for seniors that can […]
Are you a Baby Boomer who’s tired of the retirement routine? Well, you’re not alone! A growing number of Baby Boomers are ditching the rocking chair and starting their own businesses. This phenomenon, known as the Baby Boomer Entrepreneur Boom, is shaking things up in the business world and proving that age is just a […]
As an important aspect of community engagement and social responsibility, volunteering and civic life play a crucial role in the functioning of American society. According to data from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), more than 62 million Americans, or 25.5% of the adult population, volunteered through an organization in 2020. Additionally, the […]
Dogs have been known as man’s best friend for centuries, and for good reason. Not only do they provide companionship and love, but they also offer many benefits to their owners, including physical and mental health improvements. One group of people who can particularly benefit from the companionship of a dog are senior citizens. As […]
This is a fact of retirement life: older Americans haven’t paid as much into Medicare and Medicaid as government spends on their healthcare and nursing home stays. But it is middle-class retirees who get the most out of the system, according to a new study. Middle-income households receive about $230,000 to $260,000 more in Medicare […]
