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I met with an individual at our senior center today that is wanting to change the living arrangements for our older population. She would like to be able to build a cottage on her property to house her parents with an upstairs space for a live in caregiver. Problem is our … (4 comments)
What is a Grandparent?
You're Not Old Unless You Can Remember...
Aging has it's drawbacks! It seems when you reach 40 your eyesight starts failing! I have always been farsighted, I could see far away, but not up close! 
Three government programs can provide funds to pay family caregivers. These three are: 
What is the difference between a bank home equity loan and a reverse mortgage?
The other day I was feeling pretty cool. I’d actually engaged my friend’s teenage son in conversation. We were chatting about music, the White Stripes to be exact, when something he said inspired me to say, “What you talking about, Willis?”
Silence blossomed between us. He finally replied, “My name isn’t … (2 comments)
My mother suffered from dementia in her later years. As her illness grew, I often wished people would understand that this was not the woman she had always been. She was a wonderfully forgiving soul, loving and caring. She was one of 12 children, a large, tight-knit family. I read this e-mail today … (3 comments)
So I'm 40. Things change. I don't mean the obvious things like not getting carded anymore, grey hair, who is that in the mirror kind of things. I actually was just thinking about entertainment. See below... I think the way we remember Eddie Murphy & Mike Myers is a little different … (10 comments)
I recently had a conversation with one of the many people that has helped me so much in my ongoing quest to understand some of cyberspace. I was sharing with my guru some of the information that my internet friends taught me. THAT, was a revelation. Because using the internet, e-mail, paperless transactions, new … (0 comments)
There seems to be a lot of talk among scientists these days trying to figure out why some older people have sharp memories and brains and many don't. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21310786/ There is no exact answer to this question but I can tell you this. People who read a lot have sharper minds … (0 comments)
Lately, it seems that every time I turn around, I'm faced with the realities of getting older and how much more complicated things seem to get as I age.
Whether we like to face it or not, part of our job in real estate will most likely, at some point, involve helping a family face the changing needs brought on by an aging loved one. This may involve helping them trade in a multi-story home for a one-level unit. It may involve … (4 comments)
Lisa Dunn's recent posts on seniors transitioning from houses to retirement settings has reminded me once again about Gordon and his wife. When I was young, the old scared me. I'm not sure why. It may have been because they seemed frail or because I was afraid of where I would end up … (13 comments)