If closely monitored medical supervision is not necessary for an aging senior, assisted living is usually the best choice. However, you stil

For women, securing enough retirement income can be a daunting proposition. Generally speaking, women face two significant hurdles to overcome to achieve a comfortable flow of retirement income: increased longevity and decreased earning power. Women have a longer life expectancy than men do in the US. The Social Security Administration has cited that “a women who turns 65 today can expect to live, on average, until 86.6, compared with age 84.3 for a man”. (www.miamiherald.com

As I've indicated before, financial abuse of the elderly is a growing problem. This portion of the population can be exploited by strangers of professionals who deal with their assets, and even trusted family members and friends. Worse yet, many exploited people are ashamed that they were able to be taken advantage of and do not report the crimes. Unfortunately, this type of abuse not only affects the finances of the victim, but also their mental and physical well-being. Let’