According to a recent census report, the population of seniors ages 65 and older has grown 9.4% nationally since 2020. This, alongside a just 0.2% national increase in the 15-64 year-old working-age group, spells a clear shift within our country. But it isn’t as simple as an interesting change in numbers; it’s the implications of
Senior Living Costs Exposed: What You Really Need to Know
You’re considering your retirement and looking to make a change to less-maintenance, less intense house upkeep. Or maybe, you’re at the point when you want to keep living in your own home but realize there’s a chance you may need some additional support in the not-so-distant future. Or perhaps you’re a child with an aging
Empower Their Independence: 4 Ways to Support Your Favorite Senior
Aging is a gift, but sometimes it doesn’t feel that way. Too often, as health concerns and medicine cabinets expand, seniors’ sense of independence and pride take a hit. While well-intentioned family and friends get lost in the pragmatism of “getting things done” or “making it work,” it’s easy to forget to consider the mental
Estate Sales 101: 4 Essential Tips You Need to Know Before Your Sale
You’ve heard the words “estate sale” before. You may have even stopped by one or two. But when you’re suddenly on the other end, contemplating whether to have one, the concept of an estate sale may suddenly seem entirely foreign. Estate sales are a fairly popular option when attempting to separate from an entire house
8 Reasons Hydration Is Especially Important for Seniors
We’ve heard it our entire lives: Drink a minimum of eight glasses (or 64 ounces) of water a day to stay hydrated. And while staying hydrated is important at every age, it becomes even more imperative as your years advance. As we head into summer, here are eight quick reasons to proactively (and intentionally) stay
Empower Your Choice: Guide To Differentiating Your Care Choices
Senior living. Assisted care. Nursing home. We’ve all heard the names over the years, but when it comes time to actually consider what they mean, many of us find we haven’t thought of any of them being our own reality. What’s more—the different names aren’t synonymous at all. So, what does it all mean, and
Retirement Budgeting 101: 5 Unexpected Costs to Watch Out For
When we think of retiring, many of us will dream of more free time to explore hobbies, see those [eventual] grandbabies, and perhaps travel. We’ll think of things like who we’ll see, where we’ll go, and how we’ll fill those suddenly empty hours. But we’ll also have to think about how to fund that dream-retirement
Retire Strong: Guide to Building Community by Giving
While retirement looks different for everyone, few activities hold greater benefit to both the participant and community than philanthropic work. Numerous studies have tied volunteer work to lessened isolation, stable or improving health, having a strong sense of purpose, and even lower rates of mortality and heart disease. Two local residents of Asbury Methodist Village
Five Phone Apps You’ll Love to Elevate Your Smartphone Game
With a cell phone in every pocket, it’s hard to believe that just 30 years ago we were still pulling handsets off the wall—and in some cases, still attached with cords. We’ve come a long way even from those original Nokias and flip phones, with today’s mobile devices acting as true palm-sized computers that can
Trust or Will: Which Is Right for You?
Estate planning isn’t something anyone really wants to do, but it is something everyone should do. For your own benefit, it’s a way of ensuring all your assets and belongings are distributed to the people and organizations you want them to reach. From the potential recipient’s end, it saves stress, disappointment, potential legal fees, and
