Category: Love and Order
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Getting Ready for Tax Time!
It’s hard to believe, but tax season is almost upon us. Again. Although most people use professional help to prepare their taxes, the onus is on the taxpayer to provide their tax professional with the required tax-related documents and information. Here’s a refresher on the basic documents you’ll need, as well as some resources and…
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Clearing Clutter: Downsizing Your Wardrobe
This is the second in a 3-part series about how to clear your clutter and rediscover the joy of space. We’ve based it on the book, The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter, by Margareta Magnusson. In Part 1 of this series…
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Caring for Your Aging Parent from a Distance
Of the more than 34.2 million Americans who are providing care for an aging loved one, 15% of them live at least an hour away from that family member, according to the National Institute on Aging. This can present a significant burden to the caretaker – physically, emotionally and financially. The typical family caregiver is…
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Choosing a Medical Alert System
In a recent survey, nearly 90% of seniors said they preferred to “age in place,” living in their own homes. Although family members and loved ones want to respect their wishes, there can be real risks associated with independent senior living. According to the National Council of Aging, one in three adults over 65 experience…
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Starting “The Conversation” with Your Aging Parents
If you were visiting your aging parents over the holidays and took my advice about checking for health and safety issues, the next natural step is to have “the conversation.” The content of that conversation will differ based on what you found, and your parents’ situation, but there’s a general consensus among adult children that…
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Visiting Aging Parents for the Holidays? Look for These Signs of Concern
The holidays are a wonderful time to catch up with family and friends, and celebrate the season together. They are also an opportune time to do a loving check up on your aging family members. If you are only able to see your parents once or twice a year, you are in a good position…
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Medicare Now Covers Chronic Illnesses
According to a revised Medicare policy that went into effect in January of this year, Medicare beneficiaries who suffer from chronic illnesses can now receive coverage for physical therapy, nursing care and other services even though their condition has “plateaued” or is no longer showing improvement. Previously, patients with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s…
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Seniors Burdened by Cost of Medications
As we age, we have more health issues to worry about. Bones, joints, muscles and organs have to work a little harder as time passes, and doctors’ visits become more frequent. Even if we strive to live a healthy lifestyle, there are still some things we just can’t avoid. And along with the extra time…
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From the Mercury News (4/8/11)
I’m pleased to share with you a recent feature article that ran in the Career and Jobs section of the San Jose Mercury News and other affiliates in the Bay Area. Minda Cutcher, Financial Advocate for Seniors By Charlotte Cusack What’s your background? I spent over 30 years in the private sector managing multi-million dollar…
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