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Do Words Matter?
In the United States, we are nearing 20% of the population being over 65 years old. With this rapidly growing segment, I can’t help but wonder, is their a title that best describes their generation. We’ve heard Senior, Elderly, Aged, but could labels be offensive? Most older adults these days are leading extremely active lives, […]
Read More...THE CHOICE VOICE
The beautiful fall weather is here in the Cape Fear Region, and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is right around the corner. As a Certified Senior Advisor®, I’ve seen firsthand the profound impact The Alzheimer’s Association has on the lives of families, caregivers and those living with this disease. It’s just as important as ever […]
Read More...Simplify and Beautify: How to Make the Most of Your Senior Living Home
Not long ago my husband and I were doing a bit of spring cleaning. He had started a pile of items that were set to hit the trash and thrift store. I came in to see one of the baby rockers we had received when I was pregnant with my first daughter, Airlie. It was […]
Read More...The Physics of Aging
A little over a year ago I published my first Choice Connections blog on staying active in your older years. That topic still fascinates me today. I’m curious why some people appear to be older and frailer than contemporaries who may actually be years older. I remember a woman I met at a senior […]
Read More...Is it ever too late?
Is there any better feeling than having a “crush”? Meeting someone new and being excited to get to know them, go out on dates, become a couple? It’s easy to associate those feelings with being young, but the fast growing Baby Boomer generation makes up a huge percentage of singles in the United States. Older […]
Read More...Traditions
Looking back, I can’t count too many holiday traditions in my household. My father was from a small family and we lived very far away from extended aunts, uncles and cousins on my mother’s side, so most holidays were quiet occasions, and the closest thing to an annual holiday tradition being the Christmas eve […]
Read More...The Secret to a Long Life
My husband would be able to tell you that my favorite movies to watch are documentaries. I am fascinated with finding out more about people and places all around me. Often times real life stories are more intriguing than any Hollywood drama! I came across a title on Amazon the other day that got my […]
Read More...The Bucket List
I’ve been thinking a lot about my bucket list lately. I read this article in my local paper, and was struck with the simplicity of this man’s wishes. A good day of fishing and a ride in a fast car. It got me thinking what would be on my Bucket List. http://www.wect.com/story/35495291/dying-mans-wish-i-want-to-catch-a-fish-off-the-kure-beach-pier With a […]
Read More...Dollars and Cents- Navigating the Financial Waters of Senior Living
During my time working with families to identify options around senior living, one specific worry that seemed to come up over and over again…a question really, “will we outlive our resources?” I found that many families had done extensive planning, but for only two – three years of senior living only. But we find that […]
Read More...When is the right time to move to Senior Living?
When’s the right time to make a move? That’s a question I’ve heard a lot over the years from family members who are worried about their loved ones. Often times there have been many warning signs, but still those involved have a hard time looking into senior care options, much less talking about it with […]
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