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Medicaid and veterans’ programs can help alleviate the financial burden of family caregiving. AARP takes a look at how you can qualify to become a compensated family caregiver. Click here

Georgia’s primary elections are coming up, but you can go ahead and vote.  Georgia’s May 24th primaries will determine which candidates appear on November’s general election ballot for the U.S.

If you’re a baby-boomer or senior and you aren’t sure what to do about downsizing, you’re certainly not alone.  In a recent Atlanta Seniors Real Estate survey, we found: 67%

Increasingly, we’re hearing of home sellers being approached by iBuyers – those companies who purchase your home quickly without you having to list and have showings. The largest iBuyers include

What my clients are saying My mature and experienced clients know that rates have been much higher than they are today (just 20 years ago they may have purchased a

What Is a Reverse Mortgage Loan? A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), commonly known as a reverse mortgage loan, is a federally insured home loan that allows borrowers age 62

The Long-Term Care Affordability Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would reform the tax code to make long-term care insurance more affordable and accessible and help older adults better prepare for

Everyone needs a little help with decluttering a home — a little outside perspective is helpful as you look at items such as collectibles you’ve had for years, perhaps decades.

https://aginginplace.org/what-to-do-when-you-redo-your-bathroom/ Remodeling a bathroom for someone who is aging in place is very different than one based on aesthetics or home value. If you or a loved one are remodeling with an

It’s not just your imagination. Gardening is good for your health. Science tells us “interacting with plants can increase self-esteem and reduce feelings of anger, sadness and stress.” This article, published

Moving into a long-term care community is a significant life change and requires someone to consider several factors when deciding where to live. When the time comes for extra support

 (HealthDay News) — Imagine a closet filled with treasures accumulated during a lifetime of rich experiences. Now, imagine going into that closet to find one specific object. Only maybe you

Sponsored by Representative Lee Hawkins, the Georgia Caregivers Act (House Bill 1304) would bring much needed support to family caregivers across the Peach State. Family caregivers help their parents, spouses

Mortgage rates in the U.S. have risen this year and are expected to continue doing so, but the conflict between Russia and Ukraine could throw a wild card into those

Did you purchase or sell a home in 2021? If so, Senior Real Estate Specialist Hilary Walker gives you two quick tips in advance of the 2021 tax filing deadline.

Baby-boomers and seniors want to retire and move to a tax-friendly state. So, how tax-friendly is Georgia? An Atlanta Journal Constitution article looked at that and found that it ranks

If you purchased a home last year, the closing attorney would have made reference to you filing for your Homestead Exemption in the new year following your purchase. In addition

(Posted with permission from Mike DeLeon at Caring Transitions of Northeast Atlanta) Has your “stuff” taken over your space? The items that fill our homes can be cherished, but when

(Posted with permission from Mike DeLeon at Caring Transitions) Here are a few tips from the experts to help you create a plan that can help you manage a move

How do you know if it’s time to have the conversation with your loved ones? (Posted with permission of Caring Transitions of Northeast Atlanta) As COVID restrictions begin to lift,

When it comes to aging in place, there are a variety of resources available to provide support for seniors. However, many people are unsure about differences between services, especially when

(Published with permission from Caring Transitions of Northeast Atlanta) The holiday season is over and many people area are now left with a sobering realization that loved ones they hadn’t

Caring for your family can bring joy to your life. If you are caring for your parents and children, this can become complex. As your parents age, their needs and

Choosing the right long-term care option is an important decision many older adults face daily. If a late-life move is part of your healthy aging plan, the next step is