Rust Proofing My Mind
To paraphrase Oscar Wilde, I have often thought that college is wasted on the young. In many ways it was wasted on me. Oh, if I only had the intellectual curiosity then that I have now! The good…
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Author: Jon Pharr
I’m Less Mobile, but My Computer Is Not
I don’t run and jump as I once did. But my brain still moves pretty darn fast, and my fingers are still pretty nimble. That’s why my computer is my lifeline to the world….
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This Dog Saved My Dad
The first day he pooped on the floor. The next day he slept on my Dad’s bed. He was a rescue dog, and in the beginning he was nervous. But soon he became comfortable and, in his doggie mind,…
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Voyages in Volunteering
“You must be Oliver”, said the woman with a friendly Eastern Shore accent and a rich, farmer’s voice. “Hmmm,” I thought, “This is an auspicious start. She already knows my name.” Well, not really,…
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Define Your Needs
Since your goal is to remain in your home for as long as possible, your first step should be to conduct what is called a Needs Assessment. Essentially, this means that now is the time to step back…
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Changes You Can Do Yourself
To help enhance the safety and comfort of your home here are a few quick and inexpensive things you can do to make it less stressful and more comfortable: Consider “pathways” in the house. Clear…
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Remodeling: Using a Contractor
If you choose to make more substantial changes, you would be wise to use a contractor who is specifically trained in remodeling homes for senior living. A well-informed contractor will also be able…
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Choosing the Right Contractor
To meet the growing demand for Aging in Place remodeling, the National Association of Home Builders has created an advanced training program to provide contractors with the knowledge and expertise…
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Finding the Best Contractor
Here are some tips to help you find the best contractor for your needs: Research and recommendations: Ask friends, family, and neighbors for contractor recommendations. Check online reviews and…
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Today’s Technology
We have come a long way from the old “I’ve fallen and can’t get up” pendants of the past, which worked only at home with a base unit connected to a telephone landline. Nowadays, with dramatic…
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How AI Can Help
All of the preceding pages were about today. Now, let’s talk about tomorrow. And, with Senior Care, “tomorrow” most definitely revolves around Artificial Intelligence. The applications are growing…
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Remodeling Checklist
The checklist below has been compiled by the National Association of Home Builders. It contains features you may want to consider for your next new construction or renovation project. It also…
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Medicare Benefits for Seniors Today
Learn about Medicare benefits for seniors, plus eligibility, enrollment, and coverage for those turning 65, in SourceBook Florida’s guide.
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Estate Planning and Elder Law in Florida
When it comes to Estate Planning in Florida, don’t get thrown off by the word “Estate.” It doesn’t matter if you have a house with a long driveway or if you live in a double-wide trailer. What you…
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Understanding Elder Law in Florida
Elder law in Florida focuses on legal issues affecting older individuals. It covers topics like Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, pensions, and guardianship. Elder law also addresses power of…
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Florida Wealth Management Strategies
Wealth management is a comprehensive approach to managing financial assets and investments, with the goal of helping individuals or families achieve their financial goals. While professional Wealth…
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Senior Wealth Management Strategies
Discover essential senior wealth management strategies, including asset allocation, income planning, and long-term care preparation.
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How a Professional Wealth Manager Gets Paid
As you can see, financial planning can be very complex and require several different skill sets. If you find all of this to be overwhelming, you are not alone. And, if your retirement portfolio is…
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Long-Term Care Options in Florida
None of us wants to be a burden for our children as we grow older, especially in a retirement-friendly state like Florida. And all of us want to avoid financial hardship when our care needs…
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Medical Travel Insurance for Seniors
You’re dancing under the stars on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean. You slip on the dance floor and break your leg. You wake up in a foreign hospital. You’re fine, the leg is OK, but the pain is…
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A Marine’s Take on Funeral Planning
Learn how to spare loved ones grief with preemptive funeral planning and final expenses, just like a former Marine (and current friend!) did.
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Downsizing and Move Management
Do you remember the circus act where a dozen clowns scrambled out of an impossibly small car? Well, downsizing from a house of a lifetime can be much the same – only in reverse… just try to fit all…
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Estate Sales
A few years ago, I was having coffee with my friend when she mentioned she was planning an Estate Sale. I almost asked her, “Who for?” but that would have been rude. Don’t get me wrong, she and her…
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Seller’s Closing
For the seller, the closing isn’t going to be as stress-provoking as it can be for the buyer. In fact, for sellers, closings are eagerly awaited because it’s pay-off time. Even so, you will have a…
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Accepting an Offer
One day, and it is often when you least expect it, someone is going to decide your property is just right for him or her and make an offer you can’t – or can – refuse. By now, you’ve probably…
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Making Your Home Look It’s Best
If little things mean a lot in matters of the heart, they mean even more when you’re trying to sell your house. The way you present your property to prospective buyers can make all the difference…
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Staging Your House to Sell
Nowhere is the phrase, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” more relevant than when you are showing your house to prospective buyers. Your lifetime of memories may be their clutter, or your…
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What is Your House Worth?
Determining the value of your house involves many factors and a collaborative effort between you and your real estate agent. Before making any major or minor enhancements, you and your agent should…
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Finding the Best Realtor
Selling a home that you have lived in for years is an emotional experience and has financial implications and elements, such as downsizing, that make this process…
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A Refresher on the Process
It has probably been a while since you last sold a home so a refresher may be helpful. Your home will probably be the most valuable possession you will ever sell. It takes skill, experience, and an…
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