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Actor Bruce Willis Has Been Diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia. Here’s What’s Known About Causes and Treatments

It’s always a shock when a Hollywood actor’s career is cut short prematurely. In the case of action star Bruce Willis, the news seems especially sad. Willis, known as the take-charge hero of such blockbusters as Armageddon, The Sixth Sense, and the Die Hard movies, has been diagnosed with a degenerative disease of the brain called frontotemporal dementia. This … Read more

When You’re 65 or Older and Applying for a Mortgage, Your Age Can Make Your Loan More Expensive and Harder to Get

It might seem as if the only people taking out home loans these days are well short of their retirement years – but surprisingly, that’s not entirely true. In 2021, buyers 65 and older accounted for roughly one-eighth of all mortgages originated. Whether downsizing, upsizing, moving across town or heading for sunnier climes, older Americans … Read more

Polypharmacy – Regularly Taking Five or More Prescription Drugs – is On the Rise Among U.S. Seniors, Studies Reveal

It’s a chronic case of nationwide medication overload – and the consequences can be devastating. That was our take-away from this recent article from the NextAvenue website , written by freelance journalist Barbara Mantel. The problem even has a name: “polypharmacy.” The trend of doctors over-prescribing prescription drugs to seniors isn’t new, but it is on the rise, according … Read more

How to Determine if Your Aging Parent Needs Additional Support: The Signs to Look for and Steps to Take to Keep Them Safe

Whether you live near your aging parent or miles away, you probably worry about them more and more. Every visit tells you that your once-robust mom or dad is starting to become frail or forgetful. Is it your imagination, or is it really time for “the conversation” about the need for assistance? And how can … Read more

When Dream Retirements Become Nightmares: A Little Advance Homework Can Spare You a Lot of Disappointment

How do you define your “dream retirement”? Each of us might answer that question differently, especially when considering where we might live. For some, our retirement dreams take us to the beachfront or to that town in the mountains. Others picture a carefree life of golf in the sunshine or spending time with the grandkids. … Read more

Retirement Can Be an Abrupt Change – So You Might Consider Creating a Retirement Glide Path

In aviation, the difference between a gentle, safe landing and an abrupt, dangerous one often comes down to the so-called glide path, that carefully-planned descent that gets you safely where you want to go. That same term is often used in retirement to signify an easy transition from full-time work to full-time retirement. The glide … Read more

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