Ask the Elder Law expert: Should you give your children gifts of money?
Ask the Elder Law expert: Dennis Toman Should you give your children gifts of money? Often, people ask whether to make gifts to children. My advice is to…
Category: Seniors
Loneliness is a warning system
For years, scientists thought loneliness was a feeling with no redeeming value, but today they are changing their opinions about this. During the last…
Drivers of all ages can increase their comfort, safety
All vehicle drivers should check this advice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Older drivers particularly should check it out. *…
Finding friendship at any age
In one phase of life, you might find friends at your workplace. In another, you’ll find compatriots while raising children. In still another, you might…
High-priced meds hit pocketbooks
Expensive medicines are increasingly hitting seniors and other beneficiaries of Medicare’s prescription drug program, known as Part D, according to a Wall…
Seniors swim their way to health
High blood pressure, bad balance, arthritis — these are common problems for seniors. Still, all the experts say you should get out there and exercise. If…
Hair tip for swimmers
According to New York City journalist Stacy Horn, a committed swimmer, you can minimize the effects of chlorine on your hair this way. Before swimming,…
Sharing medical data with the adult kids can be sensitive
Getting your adult son or daughter involved in your medical care can be quite helpful, especially in terms of doctor’s appointments and managing…
Stresses of seniors caring for elderly parents
When finally mom or dad goes to a nursing home, adult children begin a whole new life journey, with new responsibilities, fears and sadness all welling up…
Care Giving By the Numbers
Home health agencies 4,742,500 Nursing homes 1,383,700 Hospices 1,244,500 Residential care communities 713,300 Adult day service centers 273,200 Total…