Last week, the focus was on long-term planning. Let’s follow up this week by looking at Caregiving statistics in 2025. By the Numbers According to AARP last year, over 53 million people in the U.S. were providing unpaid care. Of the 53M caregivers, 36% are between the ages 50-64; 22% are between the ages of […]
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Long-term Care Planning is a complex issue. With an aging population, planning for elder care is a growing concern. By 2025, it is projected that over 20% of the U.S. population will be 65 or older. Rising healthcare costs and longer life expectancies underscore the importance of planning for long-term care. Let’s consider long-term care
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Let’s talk about your stuff today! Yes, stuff! Your things, possessions, personal property – everything you accumulate over time. How important are things to you? The past few months have been a wake-up call for many of us. Watching cities and communities in the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and California wiped out is overwhelming. A place
Many people live with “invisible conditions” that cannot be seen. According to the CDC, invisible conditions affect an estimated 10% of the 61 million Americans with physical or mental ailments that limit their movements or senses. September is Suicide Prevention Month. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Their goal is to ensure that individuals, friends,
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Planning ahead for what life has in store for us provides a good foundation. And … planning is an ongoing necessity! The best laid (and made) plans are impacted by multiple variables and today, I’d like to share a few examples. https://pixabay.com/photos/mouse-figure-love-letter-valentine-3099088 Life Changes Reviewing plans regularly is highly recommended. Especially when there are changes
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Resistance is a word that has popped up quite a bit for me of late. First, it was the theme of my daily meditation. Then, it was the topic of conversation when discussing 2nd half of the year planning! From the simple to the complex, as humans when we are doing something that matters, resistance
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. To look into this, I went to the National Center on Elder Abuse website to learn more to share with you all today. 1 in 10 adults aged 60+ in the U.S. experienced some form of abuse in the prior year. Be alert for you and your loved ones.
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Prior Authorization is a real necessity. Medical costs are high. Even when we have insurance, it’s important to know if insurance will cover the cost of our services. When you receive a diagnosis that requires further testing, the last thing you want to worry about is whether or not insurance will cover it. After some
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How familiar are you with the term authorized user on credit cards? After a number of conversations about this topic, decided It was time to Blog about this important topic. Want to make sure you’re all in the know! When my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s it was time for my mom to have her
