Blogs James Irwin, CSA Certified Senior Advisor® Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsGenetics Affect Drug Reactions in Older Adults May 25, 2022Increasingly, patients with Alzheimer’s, cancer, depression, chronic pain and cardiovascular disease are getting genetic testing to personalize and optimize their quality of care. Pharmacogenetics, also known as pharmacogenomics, is the study of how genes affect an individual’s response to drugs. Genetic testing searches for changes or variations in genes that may signal which medication might be […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsAsset Location: Which Assets Should Seniors Hold in What Accounts? May 24, 2022Want to pay less in taxes next year? Follow our advice on asset location, both before and in retirement, to avoid giving more money than necessary to Uncle Sam. "You can't control market returns, and you can't control tax law, but you can control how you use accounts that offer tax advantages — and good decisions […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsThe “Affinity Communities” Trend is Set to Explode for Over-60s May 19, 2022Tapping into a common human desire to form friendships with people having similar interests, outlooks, or backgrounds, affinity senior communities attract like-minded older adults from across the country. It is not just golf courses that unite older adults within a housing community these days. The trend is taking off for dog lovers, LGBTQ people, travel buffs, […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsA Tech Concierge May Increase Your Business Catering to Over-60s May 16, 2022If you haven’t created a tech concierge position to help clients set up and maintain software and hardware, you may be missing out on creating brand loyalty and increased ROI. Seniors are increasingly reliant on technology to stay in touch with family and friends, keep up with finances, monitor their health, and access a host of […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsSeniors Who Became Successful May 10, 2022Plenty of older adults have achieved acclaim after 60. It’s never too late to pursue a passion or try something new. It’s easy to occasionally feel like you’re just too old to (fill in the blank). Maybe it involves learning a new skill or doing something that you haven’t done for decades. We can psyche ourselves […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsFamous & 65 May 6, 2022Look who's turning 65 this month Find out which celebrities are turning 65 this month! Image Source: Wikipedia May 8 - Bill Cowher, linebacker, football coach, sports analyst Bill Cowher was a team captain, linebacker, and MVP in his senior year playing football for NC State University. However, he had an unremarkable career in the NFL, […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsProtect Yourself During Storm Season April 26, 2022Hurricane, tornado, and flood seasons are here — maybe they never went away. Prepare now so you’ll know what to do in case the worst happens. The weather is changing, and not for the better. More tornadoes, longer droughts, and worse floods are here to stay. Knowing how to prepare for them can give you some […] Society of Certified Senior Advisors10 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund April 21, 2022Uncle Sam is sending you money! Don’t blow it; there are plenty of smart places to stash, or even spend, your cash. It is tax refund season for many Americans, including seniors. Most people (74% of filers in 2020) will get money back after submitting their tax return. The average tax refund was more than $2,800 […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsHiking Near and Far Over 60 April 18, 2022Exploring the great outdoors on foot is an activity that can be enjoyed by practically all older adults, anywhere you live! There is a major movement to get outside now that the worst of the pandemic is over (fingers crossed!). Americans missed spending time in the great outdoors, and for good reason. The American Psychological Association […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsIs It Worth It to Switch to an Electric Car? April 13, 2022Electric vehicles are here. Is the higher price tag worth a lesser environmental impact and other potential benefits, or are there hidden costs? If you are thinking about getting a new car, you have likely considered buying an electric vehicle (EV). More and more of them will be hitting the roads as the auto industry transforms […] Society of Certified Senior Advisors
James Irwin, CSA
James Irwin, CSA