Planning Concerns for the Aging Population: A Framework for Client and Family Discussions
Planning Concerns for the Aging Population: A Framework for Client and Family Discussions is a great article written by Susan Kornegay, CFP for the Financial Planning Association, is a great read with some necessary resources you can use in your planning. As our...
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Never Waste a Perfect Crisis
What’s your response to a crisis? Scream and yell? Hide and cry? Freeze? Go into “fix it” mode? Everyone responds differently. But remember, a crisis is inevitably a springboard to action. As great as the action is, there is an even greater opportunity that emanates from the aftermath of a crisis.
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The Grant Study: Loving Relationships Are Key to Success, Happiness, Longevity
What causes some people to live longer, better lives than others? The Grant Study sought to answer this very question. The study is the most ambitious longitudinal (or long term) “study of human development ever undertaken,” said George Vaillant, the Harvard-based...
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Happy Birthday Papa!
Today would have been your 98th birthday. And because so many of us will always feel your presence, I want to celebrate the day you entered this world! As your daughter, what I remember the most vividly is your love. Love of family. Exactly the way we were, flaws and...
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18 Questions to Ask Any Nursing Home
The tough decision to send our parents to any nursing home can be very hard. However, if you ask the right questions ahead of time, you can ensure the proper care of your parents as well as ease the decision that needs to be made. What makes a nursing home a good...
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7 Questions to Ask Your Spouse Right Now
Long-term couples often wait too long to talk about crucial relationship, money and retirement issues. Don't put off these conversations any longer. This article reveals the 7 questions you must start having conversations around NOW. READ...
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Trusting Your Gut
Recently I was reminded of the importance of trusting your gut vs. trusting the information given. Hank & I were on a long-awaited vacation to Asia. We saw Singapore, Bangkok, Saigon, Da Nang, Hanoi, and Hong Kong. The people were wonderful, views extraordinary, and...
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The Money Talk with Your Parents
Having that money talk with your parents can be one of those tasks that is very difficult to approach. But, it is a very necessary one. I came across this great article written by Cass Grange that breaks down the talk and can help you get the conversation going.
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How to Motivate Your Family to Create Their Own Aging Plan
Now that you can hold The Blueprint to Age Your Way in your hands, how do you move things forward with family members? The best way is to lead by example. Start your own Blueprint and casually mention what you are doing. How can you convince a person to do something...
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Why This Doctor Fears Being a Patient
Those of us who work in healthcare are often the worst patients. You may think it’s because we are simply angry, bossy people. Although that may be some of it, the rest of the reason is that we know what good care is and what constitutes bad care. Hear it from this...
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