Living to be 80, 90 or even 100 and beyond is a new reality for which few have truly planned. Get answers to important questions concerning successful “third and fourth age” living and lifestyles. Find out what every person over 65 should know about living to be 100.
Empowered Senior seminars are a great way to help provide seniors and retirees with the tools to help seniors live empowered lives and make informed decisions.
With New Year’s just around the corner now is a great time to be thinking ahead. Use the last of 2023 to think about what positive impacts for yourself you can start doing in 2024. With those resolutions think hard about what is attainable. Do they have purpose? By having purpose you won’t let them fall by the waste.
It’s a statistical fact, that when it comes to Senior Living and Aging Services that the New Year brings about the busiest time of the year. That’s because of what happens during the holidays! As we age, holidays tend to bring about clarity and often monumental change. Learn about navigating holiday conversations, feelings that come up this time of year, and the truth about advocating for yourself and those you love.
You are not alone. When it comes to senior living it is common for adult children to have questions. More importantly it is critical to ask those questions, even the hard ones. When asking these questions remember to have a sensitive approach because these issues can be hard for seniors. Forthcoming life changes can be difficult and exciting at the same time.
KMH has been an integral part of our Empowered Senior journey! We are SAD that they are closing! Honored that our agency, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, is working to support KMH leadership and KMH residents to help everyone manage this unanticipated development.
Who doesn’t love to start swaying their body or tapping their foot when they hear a fun song on the radio or one that brings back a great memory.
We often associate the month of November with gratitude and giving thanks for the many blessings in our lives. It’s also a time for family gatherings and festivities, making it perfect for reminiscing and sharing family traditions. So, what happens to these traditions after you’re gone? Who will carry them forward into future generations? How can we plan for family harmony? Larry Hatteberg lead a powerful discussion on enjoying life, community engagement & how to make a positive generational impact.
Are you thinking that it is time to “get your house in order” when it comes to preparing for successful aging and a simplified, less overwhelming lifestyle? Have you been considering a downsizing move in the future? Or feel that being fully prepared “just in case” is prudent?
Obtaining the correct legal documents is very important. Having these documents in place helps insure your legal and health interests are protected during all life stages. For seniors, these documents are even more important.
Estate planning is no longer as simple as having a last will and testament. Virtually every state has different laws on matters such as probate and inheritance, making who gets what a very complicated issue. This is especially true for blended families and those with otherwise ‘complicated’ relationships.
Even “perfect” families run into big issues and overwhelm when it comes to settling estates. Rifts can last a lifetime.
The topic of dementia isn’t fun or sexy, but it is on the minds of people everywhere. As human beings, we love the fact that we are in control of our lives, so the idea of developing dementia can be terrifying. It’s also very confusing. There are many types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease, so the information can be difficult to digest.
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