Did you know that your voice and manner of speaking may change with age? As we age, the reality is that our voices change. Some people also experience changes in …
Continue Reading4 Common Causes of Age-Related Hearing Loss
Hearing changes are normal with advancing age. I’ll admit to having a hearing issue (or “loss”) myself, although it is a result of a past major surgery. I prefer to …
Continue ReadingHow To Buy Long-Term Care Insurance That Suits Your Needs
The Good Old Days of LTC Coverage LTC insurance is a lot like other types of insurance. What you buy depends upon how much coverage you want and what you …
Continue ReadingLong-Term Care Insurance and the Conundrum of Longevity
This is one of several articles that we’ll feature on long-term care insurance. You’ve heard about it, you may know something about it, somebody may have tried to sell it …
Continue ReadingWhat Is Long-Term Care and Who Might Need It?
Long-term care is a range of services and supports that are available when a person needs help with their day-to-day personal care. For the most part, it is not medical …
Continue ReadingPreparing for Role-Reversals as Family Members Age
Aspects of the normal aging process have effects on the dynamics of family relationships. “Family” can be a spouse, children, grandchildren, and members of an even more extended family. The …
Continue ReadingWhat is HIPPA and How Is It Related to Your Health Care?
HIPPA is an acronym for a broad body of federal law, the full name of which is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, passed in 1996. The Act establishes national …
Continue ReadingGlobetrotting or Road Tripping: Travel Insurance Can Protect Against the Unpredictable
At retirement, or given the opportunity to use up accumulated vacation time before retiring, the chance may exist to do what you have always wanted to do: travel. It could …
Continue ReadingShould You Get Collision Damage Insurance for Your Vacation Rental Car?
Are you planning to rent a car this summer as part of your vacation getaway? Then you will likely be offered Collision Damage Insurance or a Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) …
Continue ReadingAge-Related Features to Consider When Choosing Your Next Car
Our purpose is not to have you run out and get a new car, especially if you are content with the one that you have and can safely drive it. …
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