Blogs James Irwin, CSA Certified Senior Advisor® Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsShould You Buy Long-Term Care Insurance? November 14, 2023Is long-term care insurance a good investment, or is it better to self-insure? How about a little of both? More than half of Americans who make it to 65 are going to need long-term care at some point. Medicare will not cover the bill. Medicaid requires that the older adult meet strict financial guidelines, and […] Society of Certified Senior Advisors15 Great Gifts for Seniors November 13, 2023The holidays are almost here, and we’ve got super ideas for what to give the older adults in your family (and maybe treat yourself too!). It’s always tough to come up with a unique gift for the older adults in your life, so we’ve made it easy by providing this list of unique items at […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsWhat Is “Old Age” Today? November 12, 2023The age at which someone is considered “old” is being pushed back – and for good reason. Adults in modern times are pushing back on when they are considered old. Social security mortality tables are a good indicator of these changes. Research done by John Shoven, an economics professor at Stanford University, indicates that a […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsIn the Future, Will You Get a 3D-Printed Organ? November 9, 2023Researchers are coming closer to making printed kidneys, hearts and more in the lab. Skin, bones, muscle structures, blood vessels and more have already been 3D printed — but they’re not approved for use in people quite yet. Every day, seventeen Americans die waiting for an organ donation, according to the Health Resources & Services […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsHow to Talk to Our Adult Kids November 8, 2023When your children become adults, it’s time to treat them as such. But old habits die hard. We do it with the best of intentions. But pointing out imperfections and giving unsolicited advice to our kids after they’re grown just undermines their self-confidence. Do we have to learn how to bite our tongue so hard […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsFamous & 65 November 2, 2023Look who's turning 65 this monthFind out which celebrities are turning 65 this month! Jim Steinmeyer (left); Image Source: Wikipedia November 1 Jim Steinmeyer, inventor and designer of magical illusions Did you think the big Vegas acts (David Copperfield, Siegfried and Roy) and the many, many other talented and well known magicians on stage and television […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsSenior Debt Relief: Comprehensive Guide to Programs for Retirees October 31, 2023According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (U.S. GAO), the share of older families with debt and their debt has significantly grown over the last few decades. This puts a considerable strain on households often living on a fixed income.Young people might have ample time to pay off debts before retirement. So, they must look […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsWhat to Do for Your Ride Home After a Procedure October 22, 2023Solo adults often have to delay procedures because they can’t find a ride home from the hospital or surgical center. You know you need that colonoscopy, and your vision is getting cloudier while you wait for cataract surgery. The problem isn’t the procedure itself, but the requirement that someone be there to drive you home. According […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsShould You Help Your Kids Buy a House? October 20, 2023It might be a great idea for parents to help their child purchase a home, but there’s a lot to consider before making the leap. Do you have children or grandchildren who could use a little help getting a home? It’s a common scenario with the current environment of high interest rates, high prices, and […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsCan Personality Traits Help Us Live Longer? October 17, 2023Two personality attributes are common to people who live the longest lives. Can we use the Japanese concept of Ikigai to improve both our outlook and our longevity? Everyone knows that plenty of exercise and healthy foods are beneficial to our well-being, but there may be other factors at play. Studies of people in “blue […] Society of Certified Senior Advisors
James Irwin, CSA
James Irwin, CSA