Nancy Avitabile
Making friends in later life
We tend to think friendships should grow organically. They don't. Particularly in our later years, when we often lose friends—to death,...
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Eldercare, LLC
Nancy Avitabile
- Nov 1
- 2 min
What is IRMAA?
When Medicare first began in 1965, the idea was that it was for everyone over age 65, not just those who were poor. There would be no...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Oct 4
- 2 min
Crime proofing your home
Seniors experience property crime thirteen times more often than violent crime. Burglary is the most common. (Interestingly, it typically...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Sep 6
- 2 min
Sharing your home
There are many advantages to having a housemate: Defraying expenses. Sharing household chores. Help with transportation. Companionship....
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Nancy Avitabile
- Aug 2
- 2 min
Saying "no" when your kids ask for money
Once you've decided it's unwise to give or lend money to children—or grandchildren—think through how you want to communicate your...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jul 5
- 2 min
"With a little help from our friends" : The Village movement
Aging in place has great appeal and can be challenging and expensive. Elders who are part of a "Village" help each other with simple...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jun 1
- 2 min
Medicare coverage while traveling
Planning a trip? Your health insurance might not come with you! International travel. If you need medical care outside the United...
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Nancy Avitabile
- May 3
- 2 min
Solo aging: Eyes wide open
Aging comes to us all. What makes solo aging different is the need to be more proactive about arranging for help. Twenty-two percent of...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Getting rid of your stuff
Once you get beyond the sentimental value of your belongings, you are still up against the logistics of how to get things out of your...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Mar 1
- 2 min
Thriving through life transitions
Change is the only constant. And as we enter our later years, it seems the changes are more frequent. Before writing Life Is in the...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Feb 1
- 2 min
Should you move (closer to your kids)?
The most common reason to move in later years is to be closer to children and grandchildren. Regardless of your reason for relocating,...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jan 4
- 2 min
"My kids treat me like a bank"
When an adult child asks for money, it's hard to say no. You want to respond to a need. But perhaps your child perceives that you don't...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
Adding smart home safety features
You probably already have some "smart" features in your home. For instance, a thermostat you can program for a higher temp during the day...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
Is cohousing for you?
Cohousing is like a retirement community in that it is a group of residents in individual, private domiciles. Plus, there are shared...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Oct 5, 2022
- 2 min
Should you change to Medicare Advantage?
October 15–December 7 is Medicare's annual "open enrollment" period. This is when you can switch plans. Are you getting a lot of mail...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Sep 1, 2022
- 2 min
Long-distance grandparenting: Toddlers and kids
If you are like 68% of grandparents, you live too far away for regular interactions with your grandchildren. No reading bedtime stories...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Aug 3, 2022
- 2 min
Aging in place: Pros and cons
A vast majority of older adults (77%) say they want to remain in their own homes as they age. Of course! Home is comfortable: We know...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jul 6, 2022
- 2 min
Smartwatches as medical alerts
Especially for older adults living alone, the ability to summon help in the event of an emergency—such as a fall—is a very real concern....
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jun 1, 2022
- 2 min
Decluttering: Why is it so hard?
Three out of five (61%) of adults over 60 feel they have more stuff than they need. And yet many of us find it emotionally painful to...
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Nancy Avitabile
- May 4, 2022
- 2 min
Increasing concentration and focus
Do you find yourself more easily distracted these days? There is good reason: Concentration is about keeping what's useful top of mind...
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