Blogs James Irwin, CSA Certified Senior Advisor® Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsShould You Get Surgery? March 21, 2023Many older adults will face the question of whether or not to undergo surgery. Here’s what to check before you make that decision. Millions of Americans have surgery every year. But if it’s you deciding whether or not to undergo elective surgery, it’s important to ask the right questions so you can understand your options. There […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsPreparing for Retirement: The 7-Step Plan March 19, 2023Many boomers are stressed out trying to save enough for retirement. Planning well can be half the battle. After steep losses in the markets last year, even folks who thought they’d saved enough to retire on are having second thoughts. Boomers are the first generation raised largely with defined contributions (usually to 401[k] plans) rather […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsSenior Travel on a Budget March 15, 2023More older adults are traveling than ever. We’ve got ways to stretch your dollars whether you’re staying close to home or hopping a flight overseas. Americans love to travel, and that’s truer after the pandemic than at any time in history. A recent AARP survey found that the typical annual travel budget is $8,400 - up […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsIs Watching TV Bad for Seniors? Studies Say Yes March 12, 2023According to a recent study, what older adults do while they’re sitting has an effect on their likelihood of getting dementia. Other research links TV watching to problems with walking. What harm is it to spend time in front of a television set, watching your favorite shows? Quite a bit, according to research. The latest study […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsThey Tried Something New or Difficult; You Can Too March 5, 2023It absolutely does not matter how old you are to learn, to try, to begin something new. Let these people be your inspiration. You can forget about every other New Year’s vow if you just make one: to try something new every month this year. Before you say, “Bah, humbug!” hear us out. Each attempt can […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsFamous & 65 March 2, 2023Look who's turning 65 this month Find out which celebrities are turning 65 this month! Image Source: Wikipedia March 14 - Danny Meyer, restaurateur Have you ever eaten at a Shake Shack? You can thank Danny Meyer for the popular fast food joint. But Meyer has also opened high-end eateries such as Union Square Cafe, Terrace […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsBest Dementia Prevention Is Not Drugs February 23, 2023To significantly reduce your risk of getting dementia, the simplest remedies involve exercising and taking care of your body. Having a family history of Alzheimer’s or other dementia can be anxiety-provoking at best. But researchers have found how to reduce your risk of getting the disease, even if your parents had dementia. This protective remedy isn’t […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsDo Retired Adults Need Life Insurance? February 20, 2023You may think that because the kids are out of the nest, there’s no more need for life insurance. But there are several ways it could benefit you in retirement. Most people understand the need for life insurance when a breadwinner is supporting children and perhaps a spouse, especially if their home is mortgaged. But what […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsGot the Winter Blues? Try These Remedies February 17, 2023If the short days and cold of winter are getting to you, we’ve got some great ideas for feeling better fast!The daylight hours are finally starting to stretch out … but way too slowly for some of us. What we all need is a pick-me-up, but that can be hard to find when you don’t […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsBest Phone Plan for Seniors February 15, 2023Phone companies are battling for your business. Take advantage with a low-cost plan that meets your needs. More than 90% of older adults in the US have a cell phone, according to a 2021 Pew Research Center survey, and usually it’s a smartphone. Baby boomers aging into the senior space have been using the devices for […] Society of Certified Senior Advisors
James Irwin, CSA
James Irwin, CSA