Resources
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For older adults who are currently doing fine but recognize the need to plan for the future, be sure to check out our Aging Well Blog.
E-library for families:
Learn about aging and the journey of elder care
Insights on Aging
Learn about the aging process and how to make the journey your own
Staying Independent
Take charge of your life in order to preserve your physical abilities
Memory Loss (Dementia)
Is it Alzheimer's or the normal forgetfulness of aging?
Tips and Tools for Families
Gain insights about changing roles and your place in the aging family
Important Documents
Create the official papers needed to be sure your wishes are followed
Strategies for solo agers and proactive planners
Medicare coverage while traveling
One of the joys of retirement is the ability to travel. But you may not have Medicare coverage where you go. The rules for traveling outside the United States, and even outside your local network, are very strict and can be very limiting. Learn about the general coverage options for original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D plans. Also gain tips about purchasing travel insurance.
Read More...Solo aging: Eyes wide open
Aging comes to us all. What makes solo aging different is the need to be more proactive about arranging for help. Twenty-two percent of older adults acknowledge they will need to take care of themselves. (Even if you are partnered now or have children, you are wise to consider the possibility of solo aging because, well, things can change … death, divorce, estrangement. In that light, we are all potential solo agers.)
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