Q: I am worried about my elderly neighbor. She hardly comes outside anymore, and I am afraid she is not able to take care of herself. What can I do to help? A: It is wonderful to hear neighbors caring about each other and noticing when there are changes that may indicate a problem. [...]
Q: My friend convinced me to join her Medicare plan, but my costs have been very high this year. What do I need to know about open enrollment for Medicare for next year? A: It is common for friends to share information about their health plans and, while this is well intentioned, every person’s [...]
How old is too old for working at a job? Last week a news story hit my inbox and it really got me to thinking about age and retirement. The article noted that Target Corp. abandoned its mandatory retirement age of 65 for its CEO, Brian Cornell. Cornell is 63. There were two things [...]
Q: I am never prepared when the power goes out! What can I do to be ready if it happens again? A: I believe it is never too late to get prepared. Recently we have experienced a heat wave that brought with it a flex alert, meaning the electricity grid is under stress and [...]
Q: My husband recently had surgery and has been in the hospital for 4 days. What do I need to do to prepare to bring him home? A: Having a plan in place to ensure for your husband’s care and comfort at home is important to make his transition smooth and ease his recovery. Start [...]
I’ve been thinking a lot about retirement lately. One of our amazing staff members, who has been with Senior Concerns for the last 13 years, retired last month. It just doesn’t seem real. I always thought of Dana as young. Certainly not the person to retire before me. Dana has wonderful reasons for retiring. A [...]
