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Preserving Their Dignity

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Not every senior needs our help in making sure they’re treated with kindness and respect. Some still have a lot of moxie and can take up for themselves. But the older we get and the frailer we become the more some people ignore and discount older people all together. Things are changing but not quickly […]

Making it a Smooth Transition into Senior Care

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Perhaps your family has decided that mom or dad needs more care. It’s probably not something they want but to keep them safe and healthy it’s a necessary choice for many families. I’m sure most families also worry about how their loved ones will settle into an assisted living facility. You can be the difference […]

Listening with Your Heart

Red Phone

As our parents get older it often becomes harder to communicate with them. My parents are now in their 80’s and both are hard of hearing. When I do go over for a visit I find myself having to repeat myself many times. It can become a little frustrating for all of us. That is […]

Who Is Looking After Your Retirement Funds?

Updated September 2025 The answer should be easy. Obviously you are the person who should be paying attention to your portfolio, understand how your money is invested, and monitor its gains and losses. But in these times of low interest rates, mixed markets, and changing tax laws, many people, retiree and pre-retirees alike, seek guidance. […]

Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse in Later Life

For the last decade or so, June has been decreed World Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Falling somewhere midway between National Random Action Month (January) and Fruit and Veggies — More Matters Month (September), the significance of the honorific likely gets lost on most people. But the fact that it exists at all signals a sea […]

The Power of Purpose

What gets you out of bed and excited about the day? Chances are it’s the purpose and passions in your life. Whether it’s an exciting job or just the thoughts of working in your yard — having purpose means we’re alive and thriving! The ability to do and make a difference is vital to us […]