There are two popular reasons for moving into a senior living community. The first is for proactive reasons where a couple or individual is lo…
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As our population ages, more homeowners are considering a downsize to a smaller home or condo. There are also many homeowners that are transit…
Isn’t it amazing what a first dose of vaccine can do to your psyche? A year into the pandemic, many were already reflecting on their past and …
As the third wave gains strength and increased cases of new variants continue, there remains a sense of calm in senior living communities. I w…
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We have had some incredible guests on my weekly radio show, Life Unrehearsed (Sunday’s at 4 pm on CJAD800). A few really stood out when it cam…
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As our population ages, life expectancy increases. There are some seniors that look at the aging process in a negative light as they fear what…
We had a recent segment on my radio show with Stephanie Erickson — Life Unrehearsed, CJAD 800 every Sunday from 4 to 5 p.m. — where the topic …
According to the World Health Organization, social isolation and exclusion are associated with increased rates of premature death, lower gener…
Tax filing season is now here and I frequently get asked about available credits for seniors. After all, this is your money and you may as wel…
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