It was my recent fall - documented extensively in previous columns - that compelled me to suggest to my husband that we review our estate plan. I guess I needed to remind myself that I am not immortal, and I wanted to be sure that our plan fits our current circumstances. In these past few [...]
Q: My mom has progressed dementia. What can I buy her for the holidays this year? A: When someone has progressed dementia their memory loss is severe and traditional gifts may no longer be appropriate or useful. However, wanting to do something nice for your mother to recognize holiday traditions and bring her joy is [...]
The Thanksgiving holiday is a great excuse to talk about what you are grateful for. The holiday name means “to give thanks” and was originally celebrated as a day to give thanks for the previous year’s harvest. Now it has evolved to a gathering where people usually go around the table and say what [...]
The organ and tissue donation process is unfamiliar to a lot of us. Some people may not even know they are registered donors. Understanding the law and how it is implemented is important. The first time many of us heard of choices about organ donation was at the DMV. More than 90% of individuals [...]
It’s the end of the year and you know what that means — it’s time to make year-end plans for your charitable contributions. Here’s a strategy that you may not have thought about: directing a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to Senior Concerns. Watch the short video below to learn about the basics of an [...]
If you've never dropped by Senior Concerns for a visit, you may have wondered what our facilities are like. Wonder no more! Sit back, enjoy a virtual tour, meet many of our wonderful staff and even get a glimpse of our Adult Day Care Program in action.
Is It Time For A Closet Clearance? Clean out your closet before December 3rd so you can enjoy the holidays with an uncluttered mind! We're looking for: Accessories Decor Home Goods Jewelry High-End Fashion Artwork & More! Call 805.373.0504, Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm to arrange a donation day/time. 100% of [...]
For weeks, friends and neighbors worked on planning a surprise block party for my friend Margaret’s 90th birthday. On the big day, over 50 people showed up with food, drink and gifts to celebrate this amazing lady. Several of the neighbors who attended the party had read my Acorn column about my fall. Soon I [...]
Q: What do I need to do to prepare for the upcoming flu season? A: The flu season begins in October and usually peaks between December and February. Older adults are more likely to have slower immune response and have higher risk of infection and complications from the flu. In fact, approximately 90% of influenza-related [...]
Due to this year’s meteoric rise in the consumer price index, a measure of inflation in the cost of goods and services, Social Security beneficiaries will receive an 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment for 2023. Only three times in the past 46 years has the COLA been higher - in 1979 to 1981 with an increase of [...]
