Welcome to the Family Resource section for Tacoma Elder Care.
Retirement planning is typically focused on the needs and goals of an individual or couple. However, most people plan for their retirement without factoring in how they might be called upon to help out their adult children, aging parents, and/or siblings.
Too often the challenges older adults face in balancing their financial security is with the needs of their family members. How family plays a part: It’s a Family Affair. Three converging trends are making retirement and family connections far more complicated:
Retirement planning is typically focused on the needs and goals of an individual or couple. However, most people plan for their retirement without factoring in how they might be called upon to help out their adult children, aging parents, and/or siblings.
Too often the challenges older adults face in balancing their financial security is with the needs of their family members. How family plays a part: It’s a Family Affair. Three converging trends are making retirement and family connections far more complicated:
- Parenthood Doesn’t Retire. In today’s uncertain economy, adult children and other younger relatives, are struggling with careers and financial difficulties and turning to older family members for a helping hand.
- Extended Lives, Extended Needs. At the same time, due to rising longevity, retirees are still caring for their parent(s), requiring greater emotional, physical and financial support.
- Stretched and Stressed. Many pre-retirees and retirees have insufficient savings, making them stressed over competing priorities, such as preparing for and financially managing their own retirement while also helping family members.
RESOURCES
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Links to some of our favorite Blog Posts regarding Family:
Americans 50 and Older A Checklist for my Family Using Technology to Enhance Family Caregiving Community Service Ideas for Helping Elders Long-Term Care is an Expense Down the Road for Many Retirees Longer Lives Provide Us with an Opportunity to Redesign the Way We Live Are You Ready for Longevity? 4 Steps to Take Now! Estate Planning Advice for Women Childless Seniors Need to Have a Support System The Financial Pros and Cons of Getting Married Later in Life When Do You Plant to Retire? A Guide to Hospice Care?
Download Your FREE Consumer Guide HERE! A Survivors Checklist, after the death of a loved one:
Download HERE Department of Veteran’s Affairs
(800) 329-8387 x71234 Social Security Administration Medicare Medicaid |
Tech Resources for Seniors:
Grand CARE Systems Home Monitoring System for the Elderly Technology Enabled Senior Care Solutions For Better Home Health Care Age In Place Tech Aging and Health Technology Watch Industry Market Trends, Research & Analysis The Center for Information Technology Research In the Interest of Society (CITRIS) and the Banatao Institute, create information technology solutions for society’s most pressing challenges. Candoo Candoo Tech provides tech support and training to help older adults feel more comfortable with phones, computers, tablets, and more. GreatCall Offers senior cell phones, medical alert systems, and mobile medical alerts to help seniors stay safe. Vital Tech A cloud-based platform that improves patient health and wellness through connected care. Front Porch for Innovation and Wellbeing The technology research arm of Front Porch, a nonprofit company that manages senior living and affordable housing communities. |
More Resources:
Answers for Elders Radio
Helping families to navigate the complicated world of Eldercare
You can hear the show on 820AM KGNW The Word Seattle at 1PM Saturdays and on 1590 AM KLFE The Answer on 1PM Saturdays, and 9PM Sundays.
Elder Care Matters
ElderCareMatters is America’s National Elder Care / Senior Care Resource Directory that includes: Thousands of “Verified” Listings of Elder Care / Senior Care Professionals.
The Mesothelioma Center
Gives you the latest mesothelioma information, support and free access to top specialists for better care and peace of mind.
The Senior Scene
Senior Media Services serves the information needs of seniors in Pierce and King counties with their monthly newspaper, “Senior Scene” and a yearly directory called “Where To Turn.” Both publications are distributed free.
3rd Act Magazine
3rd Act Magazine endeavors to inform, inspire, and entertain older adults. Their stories and articles challenge worn-out perceptions of aging and offer a dynamic new vision: Aging is good, let’s celebrate and embrace this stage of life, and let’s age together with confidence.
Answers for Elders Radio
Helping families to navigate the complicated world of Eldercare
You can hear the show on 820AM KGNW The Word Seattle at 1PM Saturdays and on 1590 AM KLFE The Answer on 1PM Saturdays, and 9PM Sundays.
Elder Care Matters
ElderCareMatters is America’s National Elder Care / Senior Care Resource Directory that includes: Thousands of “Verified” Listings of Elder Care / Senior Care Professionals.
The Mesothelioma Center
Gives you the latest mesothelioma information, support and free access to top specialists for better care and peace of mind.
The Senior Scene
Senior Media Services serves the information needs of seniors in Pierce and King counties with their monthly newspaper, “Senior Scene” and a yearly directory called “Where To Turn.” Both publications are distributed free.
3rd Act Magazine
3rd Act Magazine endeavors to inform, inspire, and entertain older adults. Their stories and articles challenge worn-out perceptions of aging and offer a dynamic new vision: Aging is good, let’s celebrate and embrace this stage of life, and let’s age together with confidence.
Tacoma Elder Care is proud to present Sound Options, Specializing in Care Management and In-Home Care, as our Family Health Experts.
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