Not so long ago, people who found themselves struggling with mental health issues kept it to themselves. Mental illness has long been stigmatized in a way that physical illness simply is not. Fortunately, the taboo on talking about mental illness is…
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If the TV commercials for supplements to enhance brain health are any indication, people are concerned about keeping their brain healthy, especially as they age. It’s a valid concern; most of us know someone who has suffered from Alzheimer’s or o…
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As you are probably aware, the Internal Revenue announces cost-of-living-adjustments (COLA) each year that increase the amount of certain tax deductions, thresholds, exclusions exemptions, and change contribution limits for retirement planning. If yo…
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Financial advisors have long advised their clients to consider long-term care insurance. It’s been a solid recommendation. Nursing home care has always been expensive, and in recent years, the cost has become astronomical: annual costs of $100,000…
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Most of us had plans to travel somewhere more exciting in 2020 than the path between the couch and the kitchen. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has scuttled countless plans for ocean cruises, bus tours and flights to exotic locales. To make matters worse, af…
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For much of 2020, life hasn’t looked anything like what we consider “normal.” Things we used to do without a second thought—shaking a new acquaintance’s hand, going to crowded restaurants and theatres, even using public restrooms—are now…
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You may have had your suspicions for months, or even years, but the diagnosis is still devastating when it comes: your loved one has Alzheimer’s. As a caregiver, you join the over 16 million family members and friends in the United States who are o…
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At the best of times, busy adults have a tendency to shrug off irritating symptoms that feel minor or go away quickly. Often, that’s not a problem: the stomach pain is indigestion, not cancer, or the cough is just a momentary irritation of the thro…
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During any public crisis, there are always bad actors who come out of the woodwork with scams designed to take advantage of people’s confusion or fear. The current coronavirus pandemic is no exception, unfortunately. Older people are, in general, a…
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As I write this, and likely as you read it, the world is focused on the coronavirus and the serious health risks it poses to older adults. While the coronavirus is certainly worthy of all the attention it is getting, unfortunately it is not the only…
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