Archive for December, 2009

I Retired at 38 and So Can You

Posted in Retirement | Thursday, December 31st, 2009

What is your definition of retirement? With a few slight adjustments in your thinking you might be able to retire this afternoon. Here is how.
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Retirement Communities 2009 - Year in Review

Posted in Retirement | Thursday, December 31st, 2009

The home building industry has experienced many changes in 2009. What has happened in 2009 to affect the homebuilding industry and their customers?
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Driving and the Elderly - Tips and Suggestions

Posted in Elder Care | Thursday, December 31st, 2009

As your parent or grandparent ages, it is likely that he or she will experienced a diminish capacity for driving. This can be both unsettling and confining for most elderly adults. That’s why it’s your job to aid your parent or grandparent in maintaining their independence for as long as possible. Follow my tips below [...]

What is the Reality of the Spanish Property Market? Are Banks the Best Source For Cheap Deals?

Posted in Retirement | Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

So what is the reality of the situation in Spain? Have house prices fallen sufficiently and are now on the rebound, as Jose Luis Zapatero, Spain’s Prime Minister would have us believe? Are the public housing statistics that we see, a fair reflection of what is happening?
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Caring For Elders - The Basics

Posted in Elder Care | Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

It’s sad but true. Many people believe the aging process is a disease. Sure, there are diseases that impact our elders more than others, but aging itself is certainly not one of them. Aging is a normal part of living. Are there issues that arise relating to aging? Of course. There is no question that [...]

Winter Doldrums Disappear When You Visit a Retirement Community

Posted in Retirement | Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Got the winter blues? A good way to liven up the winter is with travel, and that can be to a retirement community around the corner or across the country. You need to plan for your retirement, so don’t put it off. A good start is to visit retirement communities to find the best one [...]

Caring For Elders - 7 Tips For Preserving Dignity

Posted in Elder Care | Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

As elders continue to age and become dependent on others for all or part of their care, they can feel a sens of worthlessness and low self-esteem or lost dignity. Following the 7 tips below can go a long way to helping you maintain your elder’s dignity.
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If Early Retirement is Offered to You - Take It!

Posted in Retirement | Monday, December 28th, 2009

Early retirement offers are a popular way for large corporations to reduce operating expenses. If you are so fortunate to be offered early retirement, there are very few valid reasons for not doing so. From the fact that early retirees live longer than retirees at 65; to the almost certainty of declining health, take the [...]

Why Seniors Need to Have a Financial Economic Stimulus Plan of Their Own

Posted in Retirement | Monday, December 28th, 2009

If seniors or baby boomers sit back and wait for things to get better in this unprecedented and never before seen economic disaster in this country and in fact around the world, then they better think again. With bad news hitting our air waves everyday all day long, it is becoming more common for older [...]

Things to Consider While Selecting Assisted Living Homes

Posted in Elder Care | Monday, December 28th, 2009

A middle ground between independent living and nursing homes, assisted living homes aim to foster independence to residents who want to live alone, to maintain a sense of self. They offer a balance of residential living and help with day-to-day activities with the provision of medical and recreational services.
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