Tag: seniors

Lending a Helping Hand to Your Elderly Neighbors

Nice homes make a neighborhood beautiful, but good people make a neighborhood great. You can do good in your neighborhood by paying attention to the needs of your elderly neighbors and the physically infirm. Here are some ideas for being neighborly to those who may need a little help from their friends. During weather extremes… Read more »

Senior Choices: When Is It Time to Move On?

When the kids are grown and retirement is just ahead, it’s time to make some tough choices. Should you stay in the family home or move somewhere smaller and cheaper? Organize your thinking. Break the decision down into these broad categories: family accessibility, lifestyle and financial. Look at each separately. Family accessibility.  Location is key…. Read more »

Reverse Mortgages: What Are They and How Do They Work?

You may have heard the term “reverse mortgage,” but have you ever investigated how they work? Here’s a tutorial to help you understand if a reverse mortgage is right for you. What is a reverse mortgage? A reverse mortgage, also known as a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, is a tool typically used by an older… Read more »