04
Feb

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 of…
23
Ago

Protecting Seniors Against Scams, Hacks and Phishing During Social Isolation

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 scammers…
23
Ago

Take 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 recent uptick…
23
Ago

Seniors 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 and a…
23
Ago

Navigating 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 version of…

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