Posts by: FiftyForward
Make your digital footprint a part of your estate planning
What the Tech? Make your “digital footprint” a part of your estate planning Every day, more than 10,000 people receive “Happy Birthday” greetings on Facebook. Many of those 10,000 people have passed away! However, their families can’t take down their Facebook pages. (www.goodlifeorganizing.net/digital-estateplan) According to Judith Kolberg, a professional organizer and book author who
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Ways to reduce isolation for older adults
Lonely days and nights can lead to health problems; older adults need interaction to stay vibrant In a series of interviews with older adults in our community, we were disheartened to hear about feelings of isolation: “Those four walls can feel like a prison,” said Loretta, who started visiting a center regularly to socialize and play cards – her passion. “FiftyForward has
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Benefits of volunteering
Older volunteers who are active and involved are essential to a healthy community; volunteerism extends and enhances life The number of older adults in America is soaring, and will be for decades. By the year 2050, those 65+ will account for 21 percent of the population. Seniors are living longer, better lives than their counterparts
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Caregiving is a family affair
When Mom or Dad or another older relative needs help, the whole family is affected. Flexibility, availability and putting egos and family dynamics aside as much as possible are keys to successful caregiving – the kind that helps the individual who needs care – minimizes negative feelings, and often rebuilds or strengthens family relationships. Caregiving
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