Archive for May, 2009
Community Support Services for Seniors Who Hoard
Question: My grandmother’s landlord has threatened to evict her because her apartment is so cluttered. Can he evict her for this?
Answer: If a tenant’s cluttering becomes an issue, the landlord’s legal responsibility to maintain rentals that are safe and secure warrants his concern.
Posted: May 27th, 2009 under Care, Financial, H.E.L.P., Legal, Q&A.
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Consider ‘Age In Place’ As a Housing Option
Question: I am 84 years old, a widow and live in my own two-story home. I am healthy, walk 2 miles a day, garden, cook, have my grandchildren over for dinner, attend adult education classes, as well as go to movies and theater. My children worry about me and are “helping me” by taking [...]
Posted: May 25th, 2009 under Care, Financial, Q&A.
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Living with purpose is valued more than money, studies show
Question: The current economic condition is creating a bottomless pit it in my belly. I am one of those who did all of the right things – saved, invested and lived reasonably. Yet, even though I still have savings and investments, I worry about my future and am developing a dim world view. Is there [...]
Posted: May 18th, 2009 under Family, Financial, General, Q&A.
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Reverse Mortgage: What’s It Really All About?
These days, because the costs of living seem to be higher than ever before, a record number of senior homeowners are considering reverse mortgage loans that convert their home equity into available income. Although reverse mortgages may provide an affordable way to obtain needed funds, they can sometimes turn out to be much more expensive [...]
Posted: May 12th, 2009 under Financial, General, Gov't Benefits, Legal, Protect.
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Steps to Jump-Start Your Energy Level
There is good news. As we age, fatigue and energy loss is not life sentences. A Harvard Medical School Special Health Report on “Boosting Your Energy,” describes “A 7-Step Plan to Jump-Start Your Natural Energy” for all ages.
Posted: May 4th, 2009 under Care, General.
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Helen Dennis
Esther Epstein
