Estate Sales Part 2 of 4 – Methods of Liquidation
If an estate sale is held to pay off debt, it is a liquidation sale. Other methods—estate sales, auctions, consignments, garage sales, dealers—each have their own advantages and disadvantages. It’s important to realize that like many other things the quickest and easiest solution is likely to return the lowest amount of cash for the person … Read more
Staying Home Longer: Canopy of Neighbors Opens in Buffalo
The Beacon Hill Movement is sweeping across the country. It began 10 years ago in Boston. Seniors assist each other and received subsidized services to remain independent in their homes for longer periods of time. There are 50 such programs in the US at this time with 600 more under development. Buffalo’s very own product … Read more
Staying Home Longer – The Beacon Hill Movement
A new, rapidly growing “village” movement where seniors help other seniors in the same geographic area is gaining momentum across the country. According to The Fiscal Times, “Many different models are emerging, with 50 already in existence around the country and a whopping 600 in development.” “People who join Villages are planners,” notes Elinor Ginzler, … Read more
Selling a Home – Mental Obstacles
When it comes to the thought of selling one’s home there can sometimes be a lot reasons why someone chooses not to sell. Many of these reasons can be legitimate reasons depending on issues such as timing; while other reasons can just be potential barriers brought up by family members, friends, and word of mouth … Read more
Careful Assessment Helps Seniors Maintain Quality Living
In 20 years, the population of the United State aged 65 and older is expected to double in size. In that same year—2030—almost one out of every five Americans, some 72 million, will be 65 or older. Those statistics come courtesy of the National Institute on Aging. And here’s one more: the fastest growing segment … Read more
Seniors Can Stay Home Longer – What is the PACE Program?
The Program for All inclusive Care for the Elderly helps people to maintain an individual’s independence in the community for as long as possible. Individuals who are involved with this program must be over 55 years of age and also must qualify for admission to a nursing home based on an objective scoring system. The … Read more
