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Want to Avoid Unplanned Institutional Care? Control These 3 Things

Through the years we’ve worked with clients to prepare thousands of retirement plans. Almost every client has told us the same thing: they want to do all they can to avoid unplanned institutional care. The Administration on Aging says that about 10 percent of adults 85 and older lived in institutions such as nursing homes … Read more

Ten Critical Ways for Seniors to Avoid Identity Theft

How common is identity theft? According to a recent article on the website Huffington Post, each year about 17 million Americans fall victim to this frustrating, insidious crime. Because senior adults are often more trusting and less tech-savvy, they seem particularly prone to identity theft, resulting not only in financial loss but also in embarrassment … Read more

HIT A HOME RUN WITH SOCIAL SECURITY

By Kirk Larson Social Security Washington Public Affairs Specialist A home run is a highlight of any baseball game. The fans cheer with excitement to see a player rocket the ball into the stands. So, what are you doing to prepare for your retirement home run? Your goal should be to get past 1st, 2nd … Read more

NEWS FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY

By Kirk Larson Social Security Washington Public Affairs Specialist The Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, holding that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry in all states, resulted in Social Security recognizing more same-sex couples as married. This is important for determining entitlement to Social Security benefits or eligibility for Supplemental Security … Read more

Mentally Stimulating, People-Oriented Work May Slow Alzheimer’s

The link between mental stimulation and the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease has been debated for years. Conflicting studies seem to produce uncertain outcomes, with some claiming that keeping the brain active can inhibit the progression of dementia while others deny any connection. Now a new study from Alzheimer’s researchers at the University of Wisconsin suggests … Read more

Mental Stimulation Won’t Cure Dementia, but it Brings Many Benefits

In spite of what many believe, researchers have shown that “brain games” and other mentally stimulating activities for seniors can’t stave off dementia, especially for those genetically predisposed. However, this recent article in the New York Times suggests that classes in brain fitness and other, similar activities are showing significant improvement in the quality of … Read more

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