Planning Ahead

Photo of a woman helping a senior woman out of a car, for an article about planning for senior car travel.

Simplify Car Travel With Older Loved Ones

Planning to take an elder on a vacation involving car travel? Thorough preparation is the key to success, especially for a person with special healthcare needs.

October 18, 2022

Get Your Affairs in Order

Organizing important papers and getting personal and financial affairs in order is a smart idea and wonderful gift to your loved ones.

October 18, 2022

elder woman in a driver seat, looking behind her. She might could benefit from some driving aids

Auto Aids to Make Driving Easier and Safer

You can purchase a number of inexpensive auto aids that help keep older drivers safe and extend their driving years.

October 10, 2022

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Manage Heart Health for Stronger Brain Health

Experts encourage heart health to support brain health as studies show good vascular health is associated with healthy aging and retained cognitive function.

October 10, 2022

5 Tips to Prep Your Home for Winter Weather

Now is a perfect opportunity to think about preparing your family and home for the colder months ahead.

October 10, 2022

Joriah’s Jam — Thanks Mom!

Joriah visited to help pick, peel, and process the free apples from our trees. She returned home with gifts for her family—a dozen jars of “Joriah’s Jam.”

October 1, 2022

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The Importance of Regular Immunizations for Heart Health

Adults, especially those with a history of heart disease or stroke, should stay up-to-date on preventive vaccines, particularly for flu and COVID-19.

September 20, 2022

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How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Drug Costs

The Inflation Reduction Act signed into law in August includes significant improvements to the Medicare program, which will kick in over the next few years.

September 20, 2022

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Sell Unwanted Burial Plots

Life changes are causing more and more people to sell unwanted burial plots they no longer intend to use. But selling a plot can be difficult.

August 16, 2022

Photo of clutter to prepare for downsizing to a smaller home

Downsizing an Act of Love

How does one go about downsizing from a three-bedroom house to a tiny, shared one-bedroom home? It’s emotionally wrenching, and sometimes you need a referee.

August 3, 2022