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“Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” This famous line from an old TV commercial is part of the American lexicon.  It is often used as part of a joke, perhaps because the TV commercial was so hokey. But, falling is not a laughing matter.  As we get older, muscles...

As we made plans to include this article in our blog series, we had the overwhelming feeling that “everybody knows this”.  And, as we spoke to the adult children of a few clients we discovered to our dismay that a surprising number of people have not given thought to...

When the pineapple was introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus in 1493 it was a huge success.  It was a horticultural curiosity and with its sweet taste and unique appearance became a much-coveted epicurean treasure.  But pineapples were very hard to acquire. ...

As hard as you work to keep your senior healthy, there are some surprising ways to do just the opposite.  Several common household items that can breed bacteria, viruses and allergens in the home need your further consideration. Pillows. You can’t see them, but dust...

There are millions of individuals that give of themselves to help a family member or friend with age-related disabilities and live a more normal life.  These are mostly uncompensated family members, a third of whom, according to the CDC have disabilities themselves....

There are some benefits of joining a Medicare Advantage plan. However, there could be some disadvantages depending on your health and mobility. Having to stay “in network” is one of the drawbacks if you travel a good bit or want total freedom your choice of doctors. ...

Insurance can be intimidating.  Jokes about avoiding insurance salesmen are many.  The joke seems to poke fun at a salesman who is “pushing” a product you don’t want to buy.  The fact is more likely it is a product you don’t understand. Insurance can be confusing; a...

Your liver may be underappreciated.  The fact is your liver functions like your body’s engine. It drives many of the body’s critical systems.  Unfortunately, it can be easily overlooked. The reality is that when your liver stops and breaks down, your body does too. ...

While there is no such thing as a “typical” senior, as they age, there are a few basic lifestyle things a family or friend can do to make their lives more comfortable. Nearly 15 million older adults in the U.S. live alone, many feeling that they would be a burden on...

Of course, you love your grandchildren, but you wish they were more “mature” in their decision-making.  You want to leave them part of  your estate, but you are concerned that they will “blow it” on the vagaries of youth rather than investing it for the types of...