During this time of social isolation, seniors’ computers, smartphones and home phones are their safe connections to friends and family. Unfortunately, these same technologies can open the door to uninvited guests who don’t have their best interests at heart. Protecting seniors from threats in the online world is important. Older adults lose almost $3 billion to
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Welcoming a New Family Member – How a Rescue Pet Can Ease a Senior’s Loneliness
One of the bright spots during the COVID-19 pandemic is that more and more older adults are opening their doors to a rescued pet. For seniors, it’s a win-win – they have a companion to get them through ongoing social isolation, and a dog or cat gets a loving home. Researchers have found that 80 percent
Read MoreHelping Seniors Ease Their Anxiety in Our New Normal
We’ve all been a little on edge lately. Between COVID-19, a heated political landscape and an economic downturn, we’ve turned to friendships and self-care to cope with the unknown and settle those butterflies we feel every time we turn on the TV. For older adults who are both homebound and socially isolated due to the
Read MoreFive Questions Every Senior Should Ask When Planning for Retirement
If you’re a baby boomer and starting to look toward your retirement, the view is much different than it was for your parents. The dream of retiring at age 65, benefiting from Social Security and relaxing through your golden years after decades of hard work is no longer a reality for many seniors. The reasons
Read MoreEstate Planning 101: How to Protect Your Assets and Provide for Your Family
After working hard and saving smart for decades, the last thing you want is someone telling you what to do with your money—even after you pass away. If you don’t have a will in place, or if you have one but haven’t updated it since your firstborn was in diapers, control of your assets can
Read MoreNavigating Your Financial Future—Why an Elder Law Attorney May Be Your Best Co-Pilot
Heading into retirement is one of the most exciting times of your life—when you can finally escape the daily grind and enjoy the freedom to travel, relax, and spend time with family and friends. Unfortunately, it can also be nerve-wracking once you start crunching the numbers to determine if you can actually afford your dream
Read MoreSeniors and Art: A Creative Approach to Improving Our Cognitive Health
Struggling to communicate with loved ones or feeling a special memory slip away can be frustrating, if not devastating, for a senior with early-onset dementia or other cognitive issues. If an older adult is unable to clearly express their thoughts and emotions, they can quickly sink into a depression. However, with a paintbrush in hand
Read MoreTake Tech to the Next Step: How Seniors Can Connect in New Ways During COVID-19
To stay in touch with friends and family during the COVID-19 lockdown, many older adults have evolved into tech-savvy seniors. With just a few clicks of a mouse, you can meet up with friends on Zoom, chat with your grandkids on Face Time, or reconnect with long-lost friends on Facebook and Instagram. Unfortunately, with the
Read MoreHow an Active Social Life Keeps Seniors Happy and Healthy
As we grow older, one of the greatest threats to our well-being is loneliness. Unfortunately for many seniors, social isolation is inevitable, whether it’s because they lose their ability to drive, are unable to leave their home because of mobility issues, or suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s. While we can’t prevent many of the health
Read MoreFive Steps Seniors Can Take to Ward Off the Coronavirus
In just a few short weeks, the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has turned from a minor worry into an overwhelming fear for many senior citizens in St. Louis. That anxiety you may be feeling is understandable. For seniors, the mortality rate of the coronavirus ranges between eight to twenty percent depending on one’s age compared to
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