San Diego is a great place to age in place. With some of the most favorable weather in all of California, excellent public transportation options, gorgeous city parks and a wide variety of beautiful neighborhoods, active seniors enjoy retirement here and stay young at heart well into their golden years. Whether you’re an active seniors Read More

Did you know that 52% of people over the age of 65 will need long term care at some point? If you plan to pay out of pocket for these expenses, average out of pocket spending could be as high as $140,000. To tackle these expenses without facing a financial crisis, it’s important to have Read More

I want to age in place but need help from my daughter. What will it mean for her to become my family caregiver? Many seniors want to remain at home and independent while they age, but doing this often means asking for and accepting help from others. While there’s a lot of individual variables involved Read More

As we age, our cognition can sometimes decline. The problem with this is that it makes living independently that much more difficult. While certain conditions like Alzheimer’s or dementia are not completely understood or in our control, there are certain things we understand about cognitive abilities. One is that, the more you use them, the Read More

For much of the country, spring is slow to arrive this year. Here in San Diego, however, windows are starting to open and people are planting their gardens and spending more time outdoors. Another thing that commonly takes place this time of year is springtime cleaning. In addition to dusting the baseboards and washing the Read More

As with most years, you probably started 2018 with a resolution. We are about a month in now, so ask yourself, how is it going? Now think back further. Do you remember your resolution from 2017? How about 2016 or the year before that? Did you keep them? Were your goals met? If not, take Read More

There are many home updates that improve safety and comfort for seniors who are aging in place. Among them is updated lighting. Improving the brightness and quality of light in a home makes it easier for seniors to see and navigate through the house. This can help to prevent falls and other accidents and supports Read More