Rick and Mary Williams had happily lived in their home in California for 22 years but began to question whether it was the right place for them to grow old. That question sits at the heart of Senior Spaces, a new…
As we age, it is not uncommon to experience some level of cognitive decline. Cognitive decline can range from mild impairment to more severe conditions such as dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, one in nine adults is experiencing…
No parents want their children to fight among themselves after they are gone. Sadly, conflicts often arise, especially when a parent has gifted or loaned money to one child and not others. However, a few key words in your estate…
There comes a time in life when we begin to view our possessions a bit differently. Perhaps it’s the realization that we have accumulated more than we truly need, or maybe it’s the recognition that our living spaces should serve…
If you are caring for an aging parent, you are probably juggling more than you ever expected: appointments, bills, siblings’ opinions, and the constant worry of “what happens if something goes wrong?” This checklist is designed for adult children and…
While a guardian can support the protected person by making important decisions, in some cases, an individual may wish to change or dissolve the arrangement. The ward, their family, or other involved people might feel that the guardian is not…
Imagine opening your mailbox and finding a letter that says your Medicare Advantage plan won’t be available next year. No negotiation, no appeal, just a notice that your insurer is leaving, and you need to figure something out before January…
Recent research findings highlight widespread concerns about long-term care planning. In October 2025, Lincoln Financial’s Consumer Sentiments Tracker found that a staggering 82 percent of people surveyed said they are concerned about paying for long-term care for themselves or a family…
New research suggests that helping care for grandchildren may improve memory and strengthen overall brain function, and you don’t have to babysit every day to benefit. These benefits may be modest, but they may still prove meaningful over time. If…
More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. A significant and often overlooked portion of them live alone — without a spouse, family member, or paid caregiver present in the home. For these individuals, the challenge…