As you and your loved ones age, you might wonder what are the available options for housing for seniors, and what is the right fit? The good news is that there are several broad options for senior housing and within each option is a spectrum of smaller options to best meet your needs. We will break each housing option down…
Big Three from Episode #068: Be thoughtful about which type of plan you genuinely want to be a part of if you were to get sick in the future. Make sure you have a Medigap plan to help protect your retirement savings. Some decisions are irretrievable, so you must make sure you seek help, ask questions, and talk to someone…
Big Three from Episode #067: If you’re including any type of real estate in your estate plan, it’s vital to discuss with your attorney and understand how Prop 19 can impact you and your loved ones. Make sure your children are included in the discussion and planning process. Do not panic. There are workarounds and ways to protect your assets…
Big Three from Episode #066: Have end-of-life decision-making conversations as early as possible with your families, doctors, attorneys, spiritual advisors–all-important parties involved. End-of-life decision-making is about what the patient truly wants. Hospice and palliative care are not “death panels.” In fact, they have been shown to provide a better quality of life for the patient and family members. Time-stamped Show…
Big Three from Episode #065: Diablo Valley Foundation for the aging is not just for orphaned seniors. They provide support to all seniors and their family members however they may need it. DVFA has various programs, but their primary three services include professional private fiduciary services, care management, and adult daycare. DVFA’s mission is to provide support enabling older adults…
Summer is here and graduation season is in full swing. It has been a tough year for our high school seniors with most of their senior year activities canceled due to Covid-19 restrictions. Hopefully, with restrictions lifting, they are looking forward to catching up on summer activities and being able to go off to college in the fall. Most people…
The Veteran’s Administration has two major financial programs for Veterans: Compensation and Pension. VA Compensation is a benefit paid on the basis of the kind and severity of a disability that occurred as a result of active duty military service. VA Pension is a benefit paid on the basis of a disability that was not a result of active service…
Big Three from Episode #063: Villages like Lamorinda help older adults age in place and cultivate community and connection. Memberships provide various services from events and activities to referrals, home-based help, and more. Villages are non-profit and membership-based. Time-stamped Show Notes: 3:32 – What is the concept of the village, how did it get started? 5:10 – What geographic regions…