While planning your estate can be challenging, it is a crucial step in ensuring financial stability for your family well into the future. A comprehensive estate plan goes well beyond deciding where your money will go when you are no longer here. In addition to deciding where to funnel your money, you also need to Read More
Author: Ashley Harkleroad
House Fires: It’s Better to Prepare and Prevent Than to Repair and Repent
No matter the size of your home or apartment, you should always be prepared for a fire. Each year, an average of more than 2,500 civilians lose their lives to home fires in the United States. Thus, it is easy to say that fires are very costly both in the lives lost and the amount Read More
How to Plan Ahead for Health Care Costs in Retirement
Some of the biggest costs that you will face in your retirement years relate to health care. As health care costs continue to grow at an exponential rate, it is vital that you put yourself in the position to take on this financial burden. Here are three ways that you can plan ahead for the Read More
Should I Choose In-Home Care or a Senior Living Facility?
When it comes to aging, there are many different changes you will have to deal with. Changes in your health will even change the way that you live day by day. As your body changes, you may not want or be able to deal with many of the daily responsibilities that come with maintaining a Read More
What Is the Difference Between Senior Living, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes
Many seniors or their grown children are starting to think that it is time for the older adult to give up their home and move to a home that is cared for more efficiently and where people are around often if help is needed. Yet, many are confused about the differences between senior living, assisted Read More
Adapting to Life in a Wheelchair
Regardless of if you have been restricted to a wheelchair because of age or injury, it can be a challenging life transition to endure. Here are three things to keep in mind as you navigate this new season in life and learn how to adapt to the wheelchair lifestyle. Lifestyle Modifications It is imperative that Read More
How to Cope in the Wake of a Serious Injury
A serious injury can occur at any time. It can be part of a vehicle accident, it can be a medical malpractice issue or something very random occurred during the course of your day. Regardless of how you got injured, this is a very challenging time. Your injuries may be keeping you from work and Read More
What Every Senior Needs to Live an Empowered Life
Nutrition, exercise, proper medical care, and great sleep are all necessary for an empowered life in your senior years. You don’t have to have access to a fortune to be happy and healthy as you age, but you do have to do some planning and a lot of thinking. Stay Healthy for as Long as Read More
3 Ways You Can Protect the Emotional Wellbeing of the Elderly
Loss of social connection is a common complaint among the elderly. This lack of contact can lead to destructive mood disorders such as depression and may prevent the person from orienting to date and time, leading to confusion. Thankfully there are a couple of things you can do to help protect the emotional wellbeing of Read More
3 Steps to Take Before Filing for Social Security Benefits
As you get older, you’ll want to make sure that you have a sufficient income so that you can take care of yourself once you’re retired. The timing of your Social Security application can have an enormous impact on your future income. Make sure you know all the facts about when to start taking money Read More