Blogs James Irwin, CSA Certified Senior Advisor® Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsLessons Learned from COVID-19 May 25, 2023Now that the Covid crisis has subsided into something we’ve learned to live with, how can we apply its lessons to future pandemics? Unfortunately, the likelihood of another pandemic coming soon is relatively high. There are several reasons for this. Viruses and other pathogens are constantly evolving, and new strains can emerge at any time. […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsBest Credit Cards for Older Adults May 24, 2023The best credit cards come with attractive returns that can stretch your monthly budget for groceries, drugstore purchases, travel, and more! Have you been using an old credit card with lousy rewards out of habit? Worse yet, are you still writing checks to make payments? It’s high time you switched to a credit card that […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsSeniors Can Settle Down with Free eBooks May 22, 2023Tens of thousands of free eBooks are available on the internet with just a few clicks. If you’ve ever wished that you had something good to read right now, consider the advantages of downloading books from the internet. You’ll never misplace a book or pay a late fine again. Ratings from other readers and authorities […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsWhat’s All the Talk About ChatGPT? May 16, 2023ChatGPT heralds a new era of artificial intelligence. What, exactly, is it, and how do we parse its promise versus inherent dangers? ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot launched in November 2022 and available free in version 3.5 from developer OpenAI, has created a firestorm of comment and speculation. Is it a force for good, […] Society of Certified Senior Advisors9 Ways to Find Meaning in Retirement May 9, 2023Many older adults struggle to feel fulfilled in their retirement, yet there are several concrete steps to take to discover a purpose in this time. Retirement is a major life transition that can be both exciting and daunting. After years of working, you now have the opportunity to enjoy more leisure time, travel, and explore […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsUntitled May 2, 2023Look who's turning 65 this month Find out which celebrities are turning 65 this month! Image Source: Wikipedia May 3 Sandi Toksvig, comedian and presenter A Danish-born Brit, Sandi Toksvig is known to Americans largely for her stint as a presenter on mega-hit The Great British Baking Show. What you probably never knew is her slew […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsCan You Be Too Old for Surgery? April 26, 2023Operating on older adults can have negative outcomes. Is there an age where we should no longer be on an operating table? Bob McHenry’s heart was failing. At 82, the surgeries he needed were high risk, but otherwise he would die. The surgeon went over possible complications, but it felt to the family like there […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsHow to Pay for Age-in-Place Support April 24, 2023Millions of seniors need help with the cost of aging in their home. Here’s where to find it. The vast majority of older Americans want to grow old in their own home. A recent survey by AARP found that 85% of people 65 and up desired to stay in their residence as long as they […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsHow to Pay a Caregiver (Even if That’s You) April 21, 2023Caregiving can help seniors age in place. A variety of programs may be able to help with the cost, even if that care is given by a family member. Unpaid care is provided by 41.8 million Americans to adults over age 50 according to a recent survey. That amounts to almost 17% of the population. […] Society of Certified Senior AdvisorsWhat Happened to Driverless Cars? April 18, 2023We were told self-driving cars would be here by now. Where are they? We won’t see fully self-driving cars until 2030, and then only in the most expensive models, reports consultancy Accenture. How could that be? More than $100 billion has been put toward the technology, which has promised to advance consumer safety and convenience. […] Society of Certified Senior Advisors
James Irwin, CSA
James Irwin, CSA