If you are on Medicare, the sign-up window is open to change your health insurance plan. What should you choose? It is an important decision. Let me tell you about George. In March, George had multiple health problems: dizziness, a stiff neck, aches all over and weakness in his arms. He was unable to drive…
There is a new book, Being Mortal, by Atul Gawande. The author is a physician concerned about improving lives as people age. As we get older we fall apart. This is normal. “Our functional lung capacity decreases, our bowels slow down. Our glands stop functioning. Even our brains shrink. … The earliest portions to…
There is a 70% guarantee that the day will come when you need someone to help make decisions for you if you are over age 65. Most people ignore or only casually think about whom they want to assist with their finances and health decisions when they are unable to help themselves. Many people give this…
The majority of retirees want to stay in their homes and community where they have spent most of their lives. Their plan is to live independently in their homes, and in neighborhoods with friends and relatives close by.[1] If you really plan to stay in your own home, be realistic about what changes need to…
