Finances and Older Adults Money is a sensitive subject, and when you’ve been managing your own affairs, you’re your life, having someone even hint that maybe you might benefit from some support can feel insulting. Nevertheless, often as we age, we do need support with our finances, and
Estate Planning – It’s Not So Bad! By guest writer Michael Lichterman - Baar & Lichterman – baarlegal.com Do you dread estate planning? You’re not alone. But I’ll let you in on something . . . it’s not that bad. In fact, most of my clients say it’s
Fuel Your Brain with Local Food Living in West Michigan, we're surrounded by natural beauty and a thriving food scene. But did you know some local favorites can also be superstars for your brainpower? Whether you're a seasoned individual pursuing lifelong learning at Grand Valley State University, enjoying
An interview with Pam Haverdink, Director of Georgetown Connections. The Georgetown Senior Center offers a variety of social, recreational, and educational activities for individuals age 55 and over. We sat down with Director, Pam Haverdink to learn more about the center and the programs they offer. LPC: Tell
Senior Placement Agencies: A Bridge for a Growing Demographic In an era where the aging population is rapidly expanding, the demand for specialized services catering to the individualized needs of seniors has surged. Senior placement agencies have emerged as crucial players in assisting the aging to transition smoothly
Conquering the Winter Blues: Your Guide to Staying Sunny (Even When It's Not) Ah, winter in West Michigan. The season of cozy nights by the fire, hot cocoa, and...the dreaded winter blues. While there's undeniable beauty in the crisp air and snow-covered landscapes, many of us experience a
Top Tips for Living to 100 At Leaves Personal Care, we believe in living life to the fullest! We’ve searched the web to read interviews with different centenarians to find their top tips to living to 100. Here’s some wisdom from our amazing contributors, Mary Vaccaro, Lucia DeClerk,
Is it dementia? Watch out for these warning signs. Carla and Jerry were excited about the wedding of the eldest daughter, Alaina. Alaina had grown up learning from Carla how to sew and was unhesitating when she got engaged, Mom would sew her wedding dress. They would work
National Caregivers Day – February 17, 2023 The 3rd Friday of February each year is National Caregivers Day! The National Alliance for Caregiving and American Association of Retired Persons reports that, in 2020, an estimated 53 million caregivers in the U.S. cared for an adult or child without getting paid
What is an ACO? An ACO (or Accountable Care Organization) is an organization where “groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers, who come together voluntarily to give coordinated high-quality care to their Medicare patients. The goal of coordinated care is to ensure that patients get the
The Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN) is a program created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This network helps Veterans access healthcare in their communities, when the VA cannot provide.
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