By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA Lately I’ve been asked for advice on downsizing. The situation has varied, a relative out of state, a parent with memory loss. Downsizing is a dauntless task whatever the situation given the work and the emotion involved in the process. When you Have Time on Your Side When you have […] Continue reading → 
By Chris and Laurie Kemp, CSAs The White House Conference On Aging was held in Washington DC in July. One of the things announced at that time was the launch of a new website for seniors. Aging.gov is a one-stop shop for government wide information for older adults. It provides direct links to things like: […] Continue reading → 
A Complete Guide to Understanding and Living with COPD: from a COPDer’s Perspective by R. D. Martin My 88 year old mother is living with COPD. Typically you think of smokers having this diagnosis but in the case of my mom, she never smoked a day in her life. When there is more humidity or […] Continue reading → 
By Chris and Laurie Kemp, CSAs A recent article in the Huffington Post discussed how technology may change aging in the next 10 years. There are many technologies already helping seniors stay independent longer. These technologies generally help seniors to accomplish tasks and stay safe in their home, whether it is a house, a condo […] Continue reading → 
By Lori J Larson Most adult Americans are aware they should have a Living Will or Health Care Directive. Many, however, do not know how to create one and because the need for one is not a comfortable thing to think about, they avoid it. As recently as 2013, only 42% of American’s had a […] Continue reading → 
By Chris and Laurie Kemp, CSAs Whenever we meet with members of a family who are caregivers, we always remind them of what they are told by the airline staff before every flight. Always put your oxygen mask on first before trying to help others. Why do they tell you this? Because if you are […] Continue reading → 
Affordable Senior Housing – Wait Lists are Long and Getting Longer By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA Choice Connections is often asked about affordable housing or in the course of talking with people looking for senior housing it becomes obvious that they need affordable housing based on their finances. Affordable senior housing is based on income […] Continue reading → 
Recommended Reading Checklist For My Family, A Guide To My History, Financial Plans, And Final Wishes By Sally Balch Hurme This new book from the AARP and the American Bar Association is a comprehensive guide to organizing things for your family. While the guide may seem long you will likely find sections that do not […] Continue reading → 
National Senior Games Coming to a Location Near You By Eunice K. Neubauer Staying active and physically fit is one of the key ingredients for aging well. The leaders behind the formation of the National Senior Olympics Organization had this in mind when they started this non profit in 1987. Their vision: to promote healthy […] Continue reading → 
Important Information For Your Family By Chris and Laurie Kemp, CSAs Several years ago our fathers pulled us aside (on more than one visit) to show us where they kept some very important information. They had each created a document containing information that would be useful to us when they passed away. They wanted us […] Continue reading →