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Self Defense for Seniors

Older adults are often perceived as easy targets for criminals. They move more slowly and can appear weak and less nimble – all of which is a sign to criminals that they can be overpowered. In fact, a U.S. Department of Justice report noted that between 2003 and 2013, 93 percent of all crimes against people over age 65 were property crimes such as burglary and theft. Fortunately, there are things that older adults can ...

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Helping Seniors Get Organized

Nearly every year, the top New Year’s Resolutions are things like eating healthier, exercising more, and losing weight. Getting organized is barely mentioned, but haven’t we all heard people exclaim, “I need to get organized!” or have talked to older adults who need to declutter or downsize their homes, but don’t know where to start. As luck would have it, January is National Get Organized Month, so deemed by the National Association ...

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Estate Planning Basics for Senior Citizens

Senior citizens may not always realize the role of estate planning in the life of their family. They usually assume that their children will inherit everything they have. But there is more to know. In case they pass away, they want to fulfill their final wishes. An estate plan will give them that peace of mind that their loved ones will inherit their assets the way they wanted. Without an estate plan, the inheritance law ...

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New Year’s Motivation for Seniors

It’s that time of year when we all look forward to making positive changes in our lives and setting goals for ourselves in 2020. For seniors and those working in the senior industry, last year brought some encouraging news in the area of dementia and Alzheimer’s prevention that could serve as motivation for you and your family. One bit of good news comes from a study in the Journal of Geriatrics Society that ...

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The Government says thank you to those who have served in our military.

The time came when my parents could no longer live independently and needed to move into an assisted living community. Even though many of my relatives had served in the military I was not aware of a benefit that would help pay for long term care for Veterans, their sick and surviving spouses. I became an accredited attorney with the Veteran’s Administration so I could obtain this benefit for my parents. In the process ...

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The Government says thank you to those who have served in our military.

The time came when my parents could no longer live independently and needed to move into an assisted living community. Even though many of my relatives had served in the military I was not aware of a benefit that would help pay for long term care for Veterans, their sick and surviving spouses. I became an accredited attorney with the Veteran’s Administration so I could obtain this benefit for my parents. In the process ...

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