Caring for aging parents at home comes with a lot of stress and anxiety, but we can avoid it by preparing early and making a plan. In this episode, Retired Army General Tony Taguba shares his experiences with at-home senior care for his parents. If you are a caregiver or family caregiver and you are…
If you work, money is taken out of your paycheck in order to contribute to Medicare, the federal health insurance program. Thus, when you turn 65, you are eligible for Medicare to pay for the cost of your healthcare (there are other circumstances where you would be eligible for Medicare as well). However, Medicare doesn’t…
If you are a caregiver or family caregiver worried about your elderly parents and their desire to age in place, this is an episode you will not want to miss. Retired General Tony Taguba shares his experiences with at home senior care for his parents which was their first choice in home care. We talk…
What is estate planning? Is it just wills and trusts? What is probate or a conservatorship? As elder abuse becomes more rampant, there are protocols put in place to protect an older adults’ assets and ensure that their wishes are adhered to as best as possible. Estate Attorney Charlie Jonas explains how legal conservators and…
Brazil is know for its beaches, rain forest, food, culture and dancing. It also has one of the fastest growing aging populations in the world. I talked with corporate executive Sergio Estrada on a trip to Sao Paolo and we discussed how he is leading the charge to create innovative solutions for the surge in…
Hospice is a service that most of us will either experience as a care advocate or as a patient. Yet there is still is a lot of confusion about what hospice care is. Only 10% of people will die suddenly, which means 90% of us will be able to plan (somewhat) for our death….
No one wants to plan a funeral but planning a funeral can be quite therapeutic and cathartic. It is a way to show your love and appreciation by creating a ceremony that celebrates their life. Funeral homes are not the only way to have a funeral service. There are green burials, home funerals, cremations, so…
