We are fortunate to have Johni Hays, JD, provide Meth-Wick residents with advice on values-based estate planning. Back in person by popular demand, this month Johni will resume her monthly visits, which had been virtual via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic precautions. She will be at Meth-Wick on Thursday, May 20th. If you would …
If you’re a senior living on a fixed budget, every dollar counts. But your lifestyle doesn’t need to suffer just because you’re keeping an eye on your bank account. Many businesses and organizations offer discounts for seniors. Sometimes these savings are widely advertised but other times you just need to ask an employee if you …
As you plan for the next stage of your life, there’s one big question every person has to consider. Do I want to stay in my home or move? For those who choose to continue living in their home, this is commonly referred to as aging in place. It’s an attractive option for many because …
By Bruce Horovitz, Kaiser Health News I was convinced I would become an adult when I turned 21. But now, I’m certain that turning 65 was the watershed moment that finally grew me up. I’m pleased as pomegranate punch to be 65 — and alive. Not just alive and breathing, but actively engaged in making …
If you ask an older adult which decade of their life has been the best so far, they’ll probably say their sixties. Most adults in their sixties are in good health, don’t have any children or parents to care for, and have the time and money to travel. So what’s one thing still tying you …
From the desk of Meth-Wick Community CEO, Robin Mixdorf. With 240 spacious homes, condos and apartments across 68 acres, there is no shortage of seniors looking to make the move to the Meth-Wick’s campus. Over the past year, Meth-Wick has worked with WildFig – a data and analytics consulting firm – to learn what continues …
Fall is here again, which means it’s time for the Medicare Fall Open Enrollment Period. Medicare enrollment can be challenging to sort through when you first sign up, let alone figuring out how to make changes and updates every year. Are you on the right plan for you? Could you get the coverage you need …
Older adults have dozens of choices for where and how to spend their retirement years. Some of those choices are limited by ability but, for the most part, today’s older adults are largely healthy and living independently. So, if you’re in good health and capable of staying in your own home, why make a change? …
In a recent study, 82% of pre-retirees didn’t know that the age they begin drawing their Social Security benefits affected the amount in their monthly payments. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) wants to make sure you aren’t a part of that statistic. Consider these five tips from the CFPB to help you plan ahead …
Although anyone can become a victim of financial fraud (deceptive sales and marketing tactics), predators frequently target senior citizens because they are trusting, often live alone and may have reduced cognitive function as part of the aging process. A recent study reveals the problem of senior financial fraud is at an all-time high. Fraud on …
