_ Relationships & Love The Silent Relationship Killer By Jane Farrell article If you have engaged in relationships of any kind, you have experienced and likely battled against ΓÇ£silent agreements.ΓÇ¥ While most … Read More→
The Underlying Cause of Gridlock Is Complexity: Learn How You Can Break Free By blog It seems that ΓÇ£gridlockΓÇ¥ has become the norm in the world these days. We are increasingly stuck in traffic, our […]
_ How to Protect Yourself from Internet Hackers By Jane Farrell article These days, we hear about a steady stream of cyber-attacks that result in the ΓÇ£hijackingΓÇ¥ of millions of accounts online. … Read More→
_ Money Matters 6 Ways to Steer Clear of Identity Theft By article Editor’s note: These days, people are more vulnerable than ever to identity theft, and many seniors find themselves faced with … Read More→
Protect yourself and your loved one from scam artists By blog The FBI, AARP and many senior-focused healthcare organizations have warned that seniors and people suffering from dementia are prime scam […]
_ Aging Well ThereΓÇÖs No Place Like Home ΓÇô For Growing Old By Sondra Forsyth article ΓÇ£The stairs are getting so hard to climb.ΓÇ¥ ΓÇ£Since my wife died, I just open a can of soup for dinner.ΓÇ¥ ΓÇ£IΓÇÖve lived here 40 years. No other place will seem like home.ΓÇ¥ These are common issues for older people. And, you may share the often-heard wishΓÇöΓÇ£I want to stay in my own home!ΓÇ¥ The good news is that with the right help you might be able to do just that.
_ A Lab in Your DocΓÇÖs Pocket By Jane Farrell article When you have blood work done during a physical exam, you have to wait several weeks for the results because your doctor sends the sample to a lab for analysis. That’s not a problem if you’re healthy and simply getting a routine checkup but if you have worrisome symptoms, both you and your physician would benefit from knowing very quickly whether something is amiss.
Are You Financially Faithful? By blog New research shows many partners lie about what they paid for an expensive new item, hide debt from their partners, and even maintain hidden bank accounts. This is no way to run a relationship! Don’t be caught unaware as I was in my first marriage. Take an active role in your shared finances and always look at shared tax returns. When you first meet a new potential partner, check the person out carefully. Here’s what I did when I first met my second husband:
_ The Personal Records You Need to Keep By Jane Farrell article We don’t like to think about suddenly becoming seriously sick or disabled. Yet it’s extremely helpful to review what you and others need to know if that happens. To have your “affairs in order” will help your family and caregivers as well as you yourself. The federal National Institute on Aging has a list that will help you and other family members be prepared for a sudden crisis. (And if you are caregiving yourself for a family member, it might be a good idea to tactfully bring up this subject.)
Frayed: Adventures on the ACA Trail By blog The following is a journal of my experience with the Affordable Care Act and specifically my application process with Covered California. In the spirit of “sometimes you just have to laugh” I have taken a humorous approach. However, the many problems of enrolling in a health care plan were frightening and filled with frustration. I know I am not alone with these thoughts and feelings.
Money Matters Hacking & ID Theft: Are You Next? By article By. Scott A. Merritt At least 110 million consumers were affected by the hack involving Target and Neiman Marcus and at least three other retailers. Whether or not millions more will have their identities manipulated and finances ruined within the coming months due to more breaches of security at other stores is anyone’s guess.
_ Aging Well DonΓÇÖt Fall for Scams Targeted to Seniors By article By Hilary Young It’s been estimated that over $2.6 billion was lost to scams that targeted seniors in 2013. Are you as shocked by that number as I am? In order to help you better protect yourself or your loved ones, I’ve put together a helpful guide to shield you from these rip-offs in 2014. There are five popular scams that predators use to target seniors:
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_ Men's Health Testosterone Isn't Always Best By Jane Farrell article Twelve weeks of exercise training improved artery health and function in middle-aged and older men (ages 50-70 years) with low-to-normal … Read More→