Paperwork. Lovely, lovely, paperwork. At your typical 9-5 and for most anything in your adult life, you are probably well acquainted with paperwork. Well that’s all in the past, because you’re retired now, no more paperwork! Right?
No such luck.
In that case, at the least, what paperwork do we need, as we reach our twilight years? Continue…
As you may have heard by now, all people over the age of 16 have the permission to go ahead and receive their COVID-19 Vaccination. But which one is right for you? There are currently 3 different vaccines that have been authorized for use in the United States; The Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Continue…
By now many seniors, health care workers, and retirement home staff, have received the COVID-19 vaccine. If you are among these people, you may be wondering what now? What are you able to do now that you’ve gotten the vaccine? Do you still have to wear a mask? Can you visit with friends? Etc…. The simple answer is, that you still need to follow the state guidelines, including wearing masks, keep a safe distance from others, and limited travel and visiting. Continue…
Nearly half of all individuals in retirement rely on their Social Security for ~90%, or more, of their income. That’s not a whole lot, and leaves many people wondering, what can they do to make their money stretch further? Continue…
The holidays are coming up, the season of shopping, giving, family, and generosity. Unfortunately there are those who would take advantage of this joyous mood.
Scams happen all year round, but as we head into the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, they become more prominent and prolific. Continue…
The weather is turning foul and the winds are picking up, we’re headed into storm season. And with this inclement weather one needs to prepare for the inevitable, blackouts.
With power outages there are many things to consider besides just the lights going dark. Heating, communication, hot water, food, vital medical devices, entertainment, are all in potential jeopardy when the power goes out.
So what should you do in case of an outage? Continue…
68 percent of all Americans aged 65 and older take vitamin supplements. But do they really need to? Well, it’s complicated. Continue…
Throughout our lives it always important to make your health a priority. This is especially true as you get older. Aging into an assisted living community can be a beneficial living environment, all you must do is find the right community for yourself.
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Where would we be without volunteers? Wikipedia defines volunteering as being “generally considered an altruistic activity where an individual or group provides services for no financial or social gain to benefit another person, group or organization”. There are two parts of volunteering ~ one is being a volunteer and the other is benefiting from a volunteer who may assist someone or an organization. Both have their own set of benefits. These benefits can impact an individual, a community or an organization. Continue…
Have you paid your household professional tax? Many of us are familiar with the term “nanny tax.” The household professional tax not only includes the nannies, but also includes, babysitters (18 year olds+), caretakers, private nurses, cooks, gardeners, butlers, and other similar domestic workers. For the senior population that could mean the caregiver or home helper you hire for yourself or a love one, you may have to pay taxes. Of course, if you hire from an agency and pay the agency then you may not have to file/pay the tax directly. Or, if the person has their own business with other customers, then you may not have to pay taxes.
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