Make a mid-day, midweek visit to a casino in any one of the 40 states that have them and you’re likely to see a sight you might not have expected: seniors crowded in at the slot machines, the industry’s biggest revenue producers. Some are beckoned there by the targeted tantalizing lures such as Senior Days […]
Holiday traditions are a wonderful way to bring the past alive and give so much to future generations. When we marry or enter a new season of life, sometimes those old traditions get a little lost along the way. I love hearing about my parents’ memories of their childhood Christmases. Even though their families had […]
Visitors to SeniorCareAdvice.com have been asking us if they should “do something” about their own or an elderly family member’s taxes in light of the recent Presidential election and the statements made by now President-elect, Donald Trump. It is natural for people to want some advice in terms of how the election results will impact […]
A new study, relying on Census Bureau data from all 50 states, shows that Social Security checks are an essential lifeline for millions of Americans. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) released a report which shows that government checks lifted over 16.5 million elderly Americans out of poverty in 2022. The same study […]
Family caregivers, it’s time to take that vacation, schedule that doctor’s appointment, and say yes to that work trip. A new website, dubbed the Airbnb for assisted living, is revolutionizing how family caregivers find short-term care for their loved ones. Booking Short-Term Care Lodging Made Easy The online platform Seniorly aggregates empty beds in assisted […]
Move aside, pilgrims. November, the month that hosts our nation’s holiday for giving thanks, has fittingly been named National Family Caregivers Month by the White House. Recognizing the Important Work Family Caregivers Do Each Day This month we’re breaking bread, and honoring the family members who balance work and life to care for family, friends, […]