Blogs James Irwin, CSA Certified Senior Advisor® Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsNurturing Your Emotional Wellness: A Guide for Older Adults during Emotional Wellness Month October 10, 2024As we age, it’s natural to focus on physical health—staying active, eating well, and keeping up with doctor visits. But have you ever thought about your emotional wellness? Taking care of your emotional health is just as important for living a full and happy life. October is Emotional Wellness Month, making it the perfect time […] Tara SchumannA New Option for Bunions October 9, 20243D Bunion Correction surgery may or may not have advantages over traditional procedures. About a quarter of people on the planet have bunions, and in the U.S. it’s more like a third. Each year, 350,000 people in the U.S. opt for a bunionectomy, and many are choosing a new surgery: Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™. Lapiplasty […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsChanging Tax Rules on Gift-Giving October 9, 2024The gift tax exclusion will likely drop in 2026. Estate planners will want to take note this year. With the holidays just around the corner, many people will give the gift that never goes out of style: cash. Those who are considering being especially generous will want to review the federal gift tax rules for […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsChanging U.S. Flood Zones October 6, 2024As flood zones creep toward homes and businesses that have historically stayed above water, don’t rely solely on traditional methods to assess your flood risk.. As the 2024 hurricane season winds down, analysts are still totaling the damages of another historic year for flooding. Last year, in the U.S., an estimated 70 people lost their […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsTurning Living Rooms Into Senior Centers October 6, 2024Highly interactive in-home technology brings the senior center to you–possibly for free. Exercise classes, art therapy, tech education, good conversation. Senior centers provide a lot of value to people who might otherwise be spending most of their time alone. And we know that’s important because social isolation is hazardous to mental and physical health.But what […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsGrooming Secrets for Mature Men October 6, 2024Gentlemen, look no further: here are your essential tips for healthy and attractive hair and skin, in your 50s and beyond. We all want to look our best, and we can all use a little encouragement sometimes. Men entering their sixth and seventh decades may want to update their daily grooming regimen to address the […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsFamous & 65 October 2, 2024Look who's turning 65 this monthFind out which celebrities are turning 65 this month! Image Source: Wikipedia October 15 - Sarah, Duchess of York, aka Fergie British royal Sarah Duchess of York, born Sarah Ferguson and also known as Fergie, turns 65 on October 15. She gained widespread attention after her marriage to Prince Andrew, the […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsSeptember is World Alzheimer’s Month: Early Signs and Support Resources September 12, 2024 September is recognized as World Alzheimer’s Month, a time to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, promote understanding, and encourage early diagnosis. Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, eventually impacting the ability to carry out even the simplest tasks. With an estimated 6.2 million Americans aged 65 and older […] Tara SchumannRetirement Accounts for Small Business Owners September 12, 2024Whether you’re a solopreneur, a gig-worker, or the CEO of your own company, self-employed workers have options for retirement savings. The key is to pick an account and start investing in it. If you’re one of the many CSAs who own their own business, you’ve doubtless grappled with the question of how to save for […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsJump Around! Best Exercises for Bone Health September 12, 2024Did you vibrate your bones today? If you’re looking to build bone density, your answer should be yes! Here’s why–and how to add weight-bearing exercise into your routine. Pop quiz: remember Newton’s Third Law of Thermodynamics? “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” To understand how weight-bearing exercise can build bone density, […] Society of Certified Senior Advisors