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.
The National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers® is proud to award the Senior Move Manager~Certified (SMM-C) credential to Katherine Ambrose of Empowered Senior, Wichita, KS.
This topic always attracts a completely full house and for good reason. It’s so confusing! The goal of this seminar is to help attendees understand the differences in what each type of benefit covers (or doesn’t).
The world is changing at a rapid pace and if you don’t keep up, you’ll be left behind. This means flexing the muscles of adaptability, resilience, and curiosity. Gone are the days when elder family members were the only sources of knowledge, history, and wisdom. The internet has taken over. As a result, those currently tasked with writing the narrative about getting older are young, mis-informed, and often simply winging it!
More and more people are choosing to downsize, “rightsize”, or otherwise simplify their lives. This decision can come after retirement by moving to retirement communities. The decision about which community is the best fit isn’t always easy to make.
Broadway veteran, Ray Wills, was our May headliner! Discussing the Art & Aging movement and how to power up your ZEST for life! Learn about the local offerings that will you keep you seeing the BRIGHT side of life from active aging ideas to life giving respite. Celebrate the return of sunny days with us – be enlightened and equipped.
Chances are if you are like most Americans, you have more stuff than you need, want, or know what to do with. This is especially true if you have lived in the same house for over 25 years. So, if you are planning a future move or simply want to simplify life a bit, what do you do with all the excess? What makes it so essential to tackle this overwhelming mature life task? How do you take action? What are all of the options?
How can you enhance your LUCK when it comes to aging well and staying independent? Nutrition is a great place to start. As well as, thinking big and getting bolder when it comes to physical fitness and self care. You’ve got to feel well and protect your mobility, as much as possible, to truly enjoy living in your physical body.
If home is where the heart is…then where and how we live is a matter of the heart! What can you do to live happier and healthier every day?
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