Sivea Key 3/21/24 Sivea Key 3/21/24

Lower Prescription Drug Costs - 2024

Rising prescription drug costs are hitting many people hard this year, and you may be wondering where to find relief. We've updated our blog post on the best tips for lowering your prescription drug costs for 2024.

Megan Archer 1/11/24 Megan Archer 1/11/24

Receiving Care - Building New Routines [Video]

We've come to our fifth and final tool for helping loved ones who are receiving care: working together to build new routines that accommodate changing abilities.

Sivea Key 12/14/23 Sivea Key 12/14/23

Receiving Care - Positive Redirection [Video]

In this video, we discuss the technique of positive redirection while caring for loved ones. It's a tool that helps people shift from being upset to finding calm, by directing energy towards possible actions.

Sivea Key 11/9/23 Sivea Key 11/9/23

Receiving Care - Reflective Listening [Video]

In this video, we discuss using reflective listening to get to the heart of difficult issues for your loved one who is transitioning between independence and needing care.

Sivea Key 8/17/23 Sivea Key 8/17/23

Receiving Care - Reminiscing and Memory [Video]

Reminiscing, our next tool for dealing with loss of independence, is probably the most fun for everyone involved.

Sivea Key 8/2/23 Sivea Key 8/2/23

Receiving Care - Dealing With Grief [Video]

Let’s talk about grief. According to the Cleveland Clinic, grief is a natural response to any kind of loss, regardless of whether the loss is a spouse, a job, or full mobility.

Sivea Key 7/20/23 Sivea Key 7/20/23

Receiving Care - Challenges and Expectations [Video]

Caregivers deserve support. But what about those we’re taking care of? Most of us assume that if someone is getting help with the tasks they can no longer do alone, then everything is okay.

Sy 6/1/23 Sy 6/1/23

Lower Prescription Drug Costs - 2023

Rising drug costs and high inflation are hitting many people hard this year, leaving folks wondering where to find relief. If you or someone you’re caring for is looking for ways to lower prescription costs, this article is for you.

Sivea Key 5/18/23 Sivea Key 5/18/23

Giving Care Is Challenging - But What About Receiving Care?

Generally, the conversation about needing long term care to get through the day revolves around cost, availability, insurance and demands on care givers and family. Outside of professional caregiver forums, it’s rare to find a discussion of the emotional and physical distress of the person who receives care.

Sy 4/20/23 Sy 4/20/23

Long Term Care Planning - Even “Too Little Too Late” Can Be Enough

Are you one of the millions of adults who have let estate planning fall to the bottom your to do list for years? Does wondering about how you’ll pay for long term care nag at the back of your mind? Has life thrown some curve balls that smacked the life out of your retirement savings?

Sometimes it feels like it’s just too late or too hard to rescue your retirement dreams, but take a minute to remember all the times you’ve been knocked down yet found a way to get back on your feet.

Sivea Key 2/15/23 Sivea Key 2/15/23

9 Tips for Giving Care From Far Away

Chances are you or someone you know has opened their heart and dedicated their time as an unpaid caregiver. But what happens when a loved one that needs care is too far away to help day to day? The good news is that there are ways to lend support from a distance.

Sivea Key 2/2/23 Sivea Key 2/2/23

Love and Challenges - Caring for Loved Ones

According to the latest statistics from the Alzheimer’s Association, over 11 million Americans provide unpaid care (totaling more than 16 billion hours) for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. 1 in 3 seniors die with dementia. Like many of you, I am one of those eleven million Americans who has cared for a family member – my mother.

Sivea Key 1/27/22 Sivea Key 1/27/22

What is a Daily Money Manager?

Want to learn more about how a Daily Money Manager could help you or a loved one? Reach out to Noreen Flood. Have other questions about managing income in retirement? We'd love to talk to you about your unique circumstances.

Sy 1/6/22 Sy 1/6/22

How To Give Care When You Can’t Be There: Long Distance Caregiving

Welcome to the Retirement Safety Zone series on how to give care when you can’t be there. That’s something that’s touched all of our lives, maybe for ourselves, being isolated, alone, without someone to help out…

Sivea Key 11/16/21 Sivea Key 11/16/21

Which Documents Do I Need If My Loved One Needs Care?

#9 Tip: Locate Important Documents. Find the documents that will help caregivers respect patient wishes, authorize a medical or financial decision-maker, and help pay the bills.

Sivea Key 11/11/21 Sivea Key 11/11/21

How to Talk to Your Loved One’s Medical Care Providers

Getting to know your loved one’s medical care providers may lead to more focused medical care and improved health for them. You might find some peace of mind - but make sure to have the right paperwork in place.

Sy 11/4/21 Sy 11/4/21

What Do Care Teams Need From You?

No matter where your loved one is receiving care, staying in touch with care providers focuses provider attention and keeps you informed. Be positive - you’re all on the same team. When your loved one lives too far away for frequent trips to their residence, watching out for their well being can be challenging. Getting to know their caregivers can make all the difference.

Sivea Key 9/23/21 Sivea Key 9/23/21

How to Fight Loneliness and Social Isolation by Staying Connected Online

Do you have a family member or a friend in need of care but don’t live close enough to help in person? This series is for you. Each week for 9 weeks you’ll get a new tip on how to be a successful long-distance caregiver.