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Should I Sell My Parents’ Home Before or After They Move to Senior Living?
January 1, 2023Being both a real estate professional and a senior resource specialist at LivWell Seniors, I often interact with families from diverse backgrounds, each facing unique circumstances. A common concern I encounter is the emotional challenge families face when contemplating selling a home filled with a lifetime of memories. For most seniors, leaving a home they've lived in for over 25 years is a heart-wrenching decision. So, how should one navigate this?
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Should You Downsize When You Retire?
January 1, 2023The issue of downsizing is one that many retirees will consider, and it is important to consider the pros and cons.
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Start Moving Toward Retirement Security
January 1, 2023It can be challenging to make all the moves necessary to help achieve retirement security—but it’s worth the effort.
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Talking About Care
January 1, 2023How do you begin these difficult conversations? Whether the conversations are initiated by the adult child or the aging parent, there are steps that make these conversations less stressful, and more constructive, and lead to a practical solution for all involved.
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Talking To Your Elderly Loved One About Giving up Driving
January 1, 2023Talking to an elderly loved one about giving up their driver's license can be a difficult and emotional conversation. For many seniors, driving represents independence and freedom, and giving up that privilege can feel like a major loss. However, it's important to recognize that safety must come first, and if your loved one is no longer able to drive safely, it's important to address the issue.
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Talking With a Loved One About Long-Term Care
January 1, 2023When your loved one can no longer live independently, you may consider options for long-term care.
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The Caregivers’ Information Checklist
January 1, 2023Organizing crucial information about an elderly loved one is akin to assembling a compass for an intricate journey. As time unfolds, the aging process can introduce unexpected twists and turns, accompanied by shifts in health, financial dynamics, and legal circumstances. In the role of caregiver, anticipating and preparing for these transitions is essential.
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The Importance to You and Your Loved Ones of Having an Estate Plan
January 1, 2023An estate plan can provide significant peace of mind by ensuring that your money and property are protected, plans are in place in the event you become ill, and your accounts and property pass down according to your wishes.
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The Peace of Pre-Planning
January 1, 2023When discussing end-of-life matters, prioritizing funeral pre-planning is crucial to help ease the burden on family members.
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The Relationship Between Aging and Malnutrition
January 1, 2023As we age, we’re confronted with physical issues that we never had to deal with in our younger days. We tire more easily, and we nap more frequently. Our senses may weaken, and we don’t see, hear or smell as well as we used to. We feel aches and pains that we never felt before. There is another issue that we don’t always think about that can play a partial role in all of the above, and that is malnutrition.
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