Category: Financial

Age-related memory loss is normal and shouldn't frighten you. Forgetfulness is one thing your parents may experience. They can't remember where they put their glasses or TV remote. They have a harder time remembering new information. It's normal. When one of the things that's impacted by that forgetfulness is the monthly bills, it can be problematic. To make sure bills are paid on time, a little home organization will help. Help Them Set Up Auto-Pay Set up auto-pay. The bills...

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There’s something about the holidays that make people feel extra generous. They might look for the perfect gift or make charitable donations. Unfortunately, there are dishonest people in the world who see the holidays as a perfect time to prey on the generosity of others. They devise elaborate schemes to cheat people out of their money or get their hands on sensitive information that allows them to steal identities or gain access to financial accounts. The best way to fight...

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Wartime veterans, as well as their surviving spouses, may be entitled to the Aid and Attendance Pension provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a tax-free, monthly benefit which provides financial assistance to those 65 years and older, who are in need of assistance because of blindness, or need the help of another person to perform two or more activities of daily living, such as bathing, toileting, dressing, eating, walking and transferring. This benefit can be very helpful...

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This article was written for Hope Senior Home Care's blog by Hazel Bridges. Hazel is the creator of AgingWellness.org, a website that aims to provide health and wellness resources for aging seniors. She’s a breast cancer survivor. She challenges herself to live life to the fullest and inspire others to do so as well. We are proud to feature Hazel and encourage you to take a look at her website for even more information and resources. Planning and Paying for...

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