Last Updated: June 17, 2019 Spending time with family and visiting parents and senior loved ones has huge benefits for their health, primarily keeping them emotionally happy and physically young. Recent studies in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior have shown social isolation to be associated with cognitive decline, a decline in health and increased rates of...Read More

Last Updated: June 14, 2019 While remaining at home is the top choice for many, research from AARP and MetLife Mature Market Institute shows that it may not be the best option for the family budget, overall happiness or quality of life in our golden years. Many people don’t want to make the move into an independent...Read More

A Place for Mom has offered scholarships to students preparing for a career working with seniors in 2013. As North America’s largest senior living care and referral service, we are passionate about assisting future senior care leaders and are proud to announce the 2019 “Best of Senior Wisdom” scholarship winners. We asked students across the United...Read More

An increased life expectancy has changed the life insurance market over the past few decades. More and more people are enjoying life past the traditional retirement age and therefore, the value of obtaining life insurance for older adults continues to increase. Even if you’re over 55, there are many ways that you can put life...Read More

When Dad and Mom named you health care proxy and your sibling power of attorney, the division of responsibilities and roles seemed wise. What happens, however, when your sibling won’t open the purse strings to pay for the care you think your parents need? Learn more about how to prevent conflict and what you can...Read More

It is often assumed that the opportunity for obtaining life insurance coverage is past its prime if you are a senior. While it’s true that life insurance premiums get more expensive as you age, it’s never too late for seniors to consider life insurance. Whether you’re 50, 60, 70 or older, there are life insurance...Read More

Last Updated: June 5, 2019 The abuse and mistreatment of seniors is not just a matter of neglect or violence. Financial abuse is also all too common, and often, caregivers and family members are the culprits. Learn more about the unfortunate epidemic of elder financial abuse. Elder Financial Abuse Argentum, formerly the Assisted Living Federation...Read More

Last Updated: June 3, 2019 A Place for Mom’s financial expert, Andy Smith, Senior VP of Financial Planning at Financial Engines and host of the call-in radio program, Investing Sense, shares tips about how to protect your elderly parents’ estate and finances. Learn more from A Place for Mom’s interview with Smith. 3 Critical Steps to Protect...Read More

Last Updated: May 31, 2019 My family has been affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Has yours? Alzheimer’s is one of the country’s leading epidemics and chances are, your family has been affected as well. Let’s stand together to find a cure and raise awareness for the disease on the Alzheimer’s Association’s “The Longest Day” and during June’s Alzheimer’s and...Read More