Posts Tagged Seniors
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How a one-time down payment lets you live “payment free” for as long as you remain in your home. What’s not to like?
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes Many of you who read my commentaries in this publication know we have supported the mortgage program approved by Congress a couple years ago. The Reverse Mortgage for Purchase lets seniors age 62 and over purchase a new Dan Dolan home with a moderate one-time down pa...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Yes, we made it to another year. Many after Christmas sales are now taking place. Make sure you buy items from a reputable seller. If you see an ad in the paper you like, take it to the store with you. If you got a gift card in ...
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Want To Get Fit? Do It While You Sit! – Health Minute With CASI
By: Sarah Arp Have you ever been interested in doing yoga but can’t get on the floor for reasons such as: age, pains, disabilities, etc.? Chair Yoga allows you to do yoga, but in a comfortable yet effective way! The chair brings the floor to you, allowing you to practice your range of moti...
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Is this a good time to sell my current home and look for new senior housing?
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes In my weekend open house visits with seniors who are thinking about moving into new housing, the issue of “when is it a good time to sell my existing home,” is of paramount interest. With good reason. Most of us look to the equity in our existing home to provi...
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Going into a Nursing Home
By Roger Brannan Administrator Bettendorf Health Care Let’s face it. No one truly wants to move to a nursing home. Our senior citizens prefer to stay at home. And I don’t blame them. Our seniors today are living into their 90s and even 100 today. Unfortunately, our bodies get old, and...
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Your Advocacy Connection: The Holidays
By Julie Arndt GolderCare Solutions The Holiday Season is upon us. The stores are full of Christmas items, and toys are ready to be purchased. Excitement is in the air. It is truly a joyous season that gives us an opportunity to be openly thankful for our blessings and to give to those who are ...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Yes, it is December. The end of 2012 is only days away. Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. We also receive many requests for donations in December. If you get a request over the phone or an official looking envelope in the m...
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Risks when Hiring an Independent Contractor or Using a Registry for Home Care
By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare Recently, I had the unfortunate experience of hearing about a client who hired a private caregiver to save a few dollars. The unfortunate part was this caregiver didn't take the responsibility of care as seriously as the client, who needed this service. Eventuall...
