Have you ever experienced that frustrating mental blank when you can't remember where you left your keys or draw a complete blank on a new acquaintance's name right after meeting them? Whether you're worried about the impact of aging on memory or seeking ways to level up your cognitive abilities, this blog is your ultimate memory enhancement guide.

Do you remember the days when you could write a check without a second thought and give the cashier your social security number? Back then, we didn't worry about locking our doors or sharing personal information because our interactions were primarily with trusted friends and acquaintances. The bank teller knew us by name; most things were done face-to-face or at least with people we knew. But oh, how times have changed. With the rise of the internet and social media, our personal identities have become vulnerable.

Emergencies can strike at any moment, leaving us vulnerable and unequipped to handle the chaos. From natural disasters like hurricanes, tornados, and earthquakes to health emergencies and power outages, being prepared is the key to ensuring everyone's safety and well-being. While everyone should have an emergency preparedness plan, it is especially crucial for those of us who are seniors

Are you aging alone and finding it challenging? You're not alone. Many people, known as "solo agers" or "elder orphans" face the same struggle. One of the biggest challenges is not having a support system. But don't worry; in this blog post, we'll show you how to build your own personal network to help you navigate this journey.

This blog, Solo Aging: Building Your Personal Network (Part 2), will introduce us to the other six networks needed to ensure a solo ager will have the help and resources should they ever be in a crisis situation.

Have you ever considered that your home's lighting and access to sunlight could affect your health and safety as you age? Or if you are a migraine sufferer, the lighting in your home could be causing those migraines.

Planning for the possibility of dementia or communication difficulties can be daunting, but it is a necessary step to ensure that your wishes are respected. According to research conducted by Columbia University, almost 10% of adults in the United States who are aged 65 and older have dementia, while an additional 22% have mild cognitive impairment.

We know it is extremely difficult for many of us to discuss estate planning with our loved ones. From personal experience with my parents to discussions with my sister when we found out she would die before her husband who has Alzheimer's, it is not an easy but very important discussion to have.

As we age, it becomes increasingly important to think about our living arrangements and the care we may need down the road. While there are several options we will be looking at two options today, assisted living and nursing homes, Many people are unsure of what the differences are and use these terms interchangeably.

I have to be honest, before I started working specifically with seniors, in my real estate and move management business, I used the term Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys interchangeably. Did you know there is a difference? If you are like most of us, we don’t investigate something until we need to know.

It’s not every day we do estate planning or work with an elderly law attorney. You may know an attorney or have recommendations from friends on someone they used and were satisfied with.

Retirement is often thought of as a time of relaxation and leisure, but new research suggests that it may also have a negative impact on cognitive health. Studies have found that retirees may experience a decline in brain function and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

As we age, we become more vulnerable to scams and fraudulent schemes. According to the National Elder Fraud Hotline, seniors over the age of 60 are more likely to be targeted by scammers and tend to lose more money as a result.

Scams come in all shapes and forms, as we mentioned in the first article. This article will discuss mail scams. Mail scams are nothing new. From lottery and sweepstake scams to fake charities, scammers will use any tactic they can to try and trick you into handing over your money.

Some scams are old fashion, like the first scam tactic ( postal mail) that we talked about in the last article. Scammers are always coming up with new ways to trick people into giving them money or personal information. Another common scam to watch out for is the computer tech scam, where scammers pretend to be from a well-known company and say they have detected a problem with your computer and they need remote access to fix it.

Previously we talked about mail and scams from our computers in other articles. Another old fashion way scammers use is through the phone. This is a very effective way for scammers from around the world to get access to you. Scammers use the phone as a way to directly contact and deceive potential victims.

As discussed in previous articles there are many ways scammers can deceive you. They use old fashions ways like mail, phones and newer technology like computers. TV and radio scams are yet another way to get your money.

Medicare scams are a serious problem that cost the nation billions of dollars every year. These scams come in many forms, but they all have one thing in common: they try to trick you into giving out your personal information or paying for services you don't need.

We have discussed mail, computer, tv and radio, and phone scams in previous articles. Utility scams can happen either in person or through a phone call.

Email and text message scams are becoming more and more common in today's digital world. Scammers use these platforms to trick people into giving them money or personal information. The "Home Repair Scam": In this scam, a person claims to be a contractor or repairperson and offers to do work on the elderly individual's home, but either does shoddy work or charges exorbitant fees.