AgingOptions Blog

The AgingOptions blog (short for web-log) is a collection of stories, suggestions and thoughts by our qualified staff, and industry related information from other websites that we feel is relevant to our customers.

Our blog is the best way to keep up-to-date on current issues, new ideas and important considerations as you navigate your way through the elder planning process. You can simply click on any of the stories below, or choose from the options to the left of this page for specific topic-related posts. We encourage you to leave comments on our stories, we love to hear your feedback.

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Are the newest Alzheimer’s studies fact or fiction?

 
Remember cold fusion?  A few years ago, a couple scientists claimed that they had created a low energy nuclear reactor.  The news rocked the scientific world on its heels until the experiment couldn’t be replicated elsewhere. 

Why a family meeting should be in your future

Growing older requires a lot of planning but unlike the planning done as a part of a middle aged couple or as a young person pursuing a career, it also relies heavily upon the support of other people, usually family. 

Be prepared to wait if you are filing for the Aid & Attendance pension

 
Aid & Attendance (A&A) reimburses veterans and their families for the cost of caregivers (including sons and daughters) working in the home to provide care. 

Women with depression double their chances of stroke

 
New research indicates that depression may double the risk of stroke for middle aged women providing yet another reason for doctors to look for symptoms of depression in their female patients.

Alternatives to a straight long term care policy

 
Are you shopping for a long term care policy?  Buying a standalone long term care policy can be expensive and while you hope you don’t need it, it’s very expensive insurance that clients often see as money wasted when it isn’t used. 

Who needs a financial planner? You do.

 
If you think only the wealthy need financial planners, think again.  Anyone who has spent a sleepless night worrying about whether or not they’ve socked enough away for their child’s college fund, or their own retirement account or how a parent’s sudden downturn in health will affect their own finances knows you don’t have to be rich to need a trusted advisor. 

Keeping estate plans up to date

Are you following through on your estate plans?  Here’s what I mean.  If you have a life insurance policy, do you still want it to go to the beneficiary you chose a decade ago?  Two decades ago? 

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