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6 keys to aging in place: the last two might surprise you

Aging in place is a concept that’s sweeping our country as baby boomers move into their 60s and 70s. But successful aging in place requires more than just installing grab bars in your bathroom. It involves multiple considerations, inside and outside your home. The goal of aging in place is to help you stay independent, comfortable and safe, even if your needs change as you grow older. 

Starting to prepare now will benefit you later. I’ll give you 6 things you can do now that are key to aging in place. You’ll learn how to set yourself up for success in your later years. 

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Stroke and women: what you need to know

Someone in the US has a stroke every 40 seconds. Stroke is the third leading cause of death among women. In fact, midlife women face a higher risk of stroke than midlife men do. In case you thought you didn’t need to worry about stroke, you’re wrong. Here’s what you should know about stroke and women in particular.

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How to decide about LTC insurance

You don’t want to think about needing long term care someday. Yet situations with your parents or friends’ parents may be forcing you to think about it. Now’s the time to decide about LTC (Long Term Care) insurance.

LTC insurance is costly and can be hard to find. But most people who buy LTC policies do so in their mid-50s and early 60s. In a word: no more procrastination. You need to do the analysis and make a “go or no-go” decision. 

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How to balance independence and safety as you age

Independence is a foundational principle of our society. Especially in America, we exalt the individual. But as we age, we confront tradeoffs between independence and safety.

Anyone who’s argued with an older parent about their driving, cleaning the gutters or other household chores knows what I mean. Physical and cognitive changes often result in having to give up independence in order to stay safe.

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Dos and don’ts for a successful retirement transition

Today’s post is the third part in a miniseries on preparing for your retirement transition. In case you missed the earlier posts, here they are:

Part 1: 4 steps to better retirement planning in midlife

Part 2: Don’t underestimate retirement’s psychological impact

In Part 3, we’re diving deeper into psychological aspects of the retirement transition. We’ll look at common stumbling blocks and how to deal with them.

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Don’t underestimate retirement’s psychological impact

Most of the resources you find on preparing for retirement relate to financial matters. Yet experts suggest that you should pay as much attention to your psychological portfolio as your financial one.

Last month we looked at how to get ready for retirement from a financial perspective. Today we’ll consider different aspects of retirement’s psychological impact. By thinking about mental and emotional changes you may face ahead of time, you’ll be more ready for them in the future.

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