Our parents can be easy prey! As an adult child, one of the biggest concerns we have is the safety and well-being of our parents. One area that can be particularly challenging is protecting them from scams. Unfortunately, scammers often target...
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Moving is Hard! Moving can be an emotionally and physically draining experience, especially when it comes to relocating from a long-time home to a downsized home or retirement community. As the owner of HALO Senior Solutions, a relocation project...
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It’s expensive to pay for any kind of care as you get older, whether it’s assisted living, independent living, memory care, rehab, or something else. All of them are expensive! So, it’s best to plan for this option as soon as...
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My parents’ story: About 8 months ago, my parents came really close to selling their long-time home & making the move to an independent living retirement community. This community had independent living villas behind a main building that...
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It can be hard and emotional to move an elderly parent from their home to a place where they can get help. As the oldest son, I felt responsible for my mother’s health, and the move made me feel guilty, sad, and like I’d lost...
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We commonly find ourselves in the position of overseeing affairs when our parents decide to downsize or, God forbid, get “called up.” Dealing with the belongings inside the home or finalizing the estate is an expensive proposition. I...
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It is estimated that, by 2024, one in four people in the United States will be 60 or older. People are living longer. At some point, many seniors will sell their homes, whether it be a choice to downsize or because circumstances force them to...
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Our parents are in the zone! The Danger Zone! My wife and I are both blessed to have two parents still alive. They are in their early 80s and live in the same homes they have enjoyed for many years. They are still independent, get along...
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By Nicole M. Clagett Content from http://abc11.com/family/6-tips-for-surviving-a-senior-move/3486752/ Thursday, May 17, 2018 10:55AM At some point you may contemplate a time when you need to move a senior from one home to another or from an...
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Caring for an elderly parent is challenging. Add in the fact that you live out-of-state and an equation for distress has been created. With these few hints, caring for your loved one, thousands of miles away, can put your mind at ease while...
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Senior Citizens are living and working longer than ever before. The days of retiring at 65 have mostly come and gone. As a result, it has become more important than ever to begin downsizing earlier in your twilight years, thus relieving familial...
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