by Nick Taylor My father died of prostate cancer. He didn’t know until it was too late, when the … Continue reading Routine Prostate Screening Saved My Life
Category Archives: Helpful Tips:Eldercare
8 Tips for Retirement Planning
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Many of us live pretty firmly in the now when it comes thinking about finances … Continue reading 8 Tips for Retirement Planning
Ann McGovern And Her Bliss
Our friend Ann McGovern died at 85 on Saturday August 8th. She died as she lived, her … Continue reading Ann McGovern And Her Bliss
Annie By Ralph Greenberg
Ralph Greenberg wrote this poem as Ann McGovern lay dying after she realized she could not … Continue reading Annie By Ralph Greenberg
How Do You Choose Home Health Agencies
We rarely think about these things in advance and who can blame us? So when a crisis occurs in our … Continue reading How Do You Choose Home Health Agencies
Medicare Basics For Boomers
by Barbara Nevins Taylor You get Medicare when you turn 65. Seems simple enough. But how we wish that Medicare … Continue reading Medicare Basics For Boomers
When You Get a Medicare Drug Not Covered Letter
updated October 27, 2017 by Barbara Nevins Taylor Alice recently opened a letter from her Medicare supplemental plan and groaned. … Continue reading When You Get a Medicare Drug Not Covered Letter
When To Choose Assisted Living
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Our mom was 89 years old, living alone, forgetful and driving to restaurants for dinner at … Continue reading When To Choose Assisted Living
Aging Parents And Events That Change Everything
Sometimes events make choices for us. Superstorm Sandy devastated thousands of homes and caused many on Long Island and New … Continue reading Aging Parents And Events That Change Everything
Better Save For Your Funeral
Cousin Marilyn died a few days short of her 90th birthday. Marilyn never married and had no children. About seven … Continue reading Better Save For Your Funeral
Protecting the Elderly from Con-Artists
by Barbara Nevins Taylor I guess con artists and spammers figure the ConsumerMojo.com Gmail account is owned by an older … Continue reading Protecting the Elderly from Con-Artists
Confused About Medicare
In the video Medicare Rights Center President Joe Baker explains why you need to sign up for Medicare Part B. … Continue reading Confused About Medicare
Reasons To Check On Mom and Dad
by Barbara Nevins Taylor I’m responsible for my 89-year-old cousin Marilyn. She’s in a nice assisted … Continue reading Reasons To Check On Mom and Dad
Quick Tips to Choose Assisted Living
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Almost one million people live in assisted living now and 74% of them are women whose … Continue reading Quick Tips to Choose Assisted Living
Why Assisted Living Works
Barbara Nevins Taylor As a daughter, a relative and a reporter I’ve helped and watched a number of people move … Continue reading Why Assisted Living Works