Aging is tough, and when you’re doing it on your own, challenges seem to multiply. Aging alone is sometimes a choice, but for others it can be the result of divorce or widowhood. Regardless of the causes, there are strategies…
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Advice for Those Aging Alone
Tagged with: aging at home, Lee McCue Senior Specialist, McTeam Properties, senior citizen, Senior Health, senior safety
Posted in Aging Parents, Senior Citizen, Senior Welfare
Posted in Aging Parents, Senior Citizen, Senior Welfare
Senior Phone Scams to Look Out for in 2019
It’s a sad fact that con artists and scammers most often prey on people who can’t defend themselves. For scams being run in 2019, that means a popular target will be senior citizens. In fact, one study has suggested that…
Give the Gift of a Helping Hand to a Senior in 2019
As 2019 comes around, many of us are making plans and resolutions for the New Year. While most people look to do something that involves self-improvement, like losing weight, others may want to turn outward and resolve to help others.…
Tagged with: Caregiver, caregiving, Lee McCue Senior Specialist, McTeam Properties, senior citizen, Senior Health
Posted in Aging Parents, Caregiver, Senior Citizen, Senior Health
Posted in Aging Parents, Caregiver, Senior Citizen, Senior Health
What’s Changing in Social Security in 2019?
Everyone knows how important Social Security can be for senior citizens and retirees. According to the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, Social Security provides benefits for 15 million retireeswho would otherwise be living below the poverty line. Changes to…
Tagged with: Lee McCue Senior Specialist, McTeam Properties, retirement, senior citizen, Social Security
Posted in Investment, Life Planning, Retirement, Senior Citizen, Senior Finances
Posted in Investment, Life Planning, Retirement, Senior Citizen, Senior Finances
Age 50+? Time to Review Your Finances
A major part of the American Dream is to finish your career and retire to enjoy those “golden years.” As you near retirement and prepare to enter this stage of your life, it’s important to assess where you are financially.…
Tagged with: Baby Boomer, Lee McCue Senior Specialist, McTeam Properties, retirement, senior finances
Posted in Baby Boomers, Retirement, Senior Finances
Posted in Baby Boomers, Retirement, Senior Finances
Getting Through the Holiday Season for Seniors
The holiday season is stressful for many people – young adults, parents, family. It can also be a tough time of year for grandparents and other senior citizens. Even for folks looking forward to the memories that will be…
Tagged with: Lee McCue Senior Specialist, McTeam Properties, senior citizen, Senior Health
Posted in Aging Parents, Senior Citizen, Senior Health
Posted in Aging Parents, Senior Citizen, Senior Health
Managing Your Budget as a Senior Citizen
Before they became senior citizens, many people never prioritized saving for retirement until it was too late. As a result, it may now be necessary to try to survive on 60-70% (or even less) of your pre-retirement income. Even…
Tagged with: Lee McCue Senior Specialist, McTeam Properties, retirement, senior finances
Posted in Investment, Life Planning, Retirement, Senior Citizen, Senior Finances
Posted in Investment, Life Planning, Retirement, Senior Citizen, Senior Finances
Getting a Good Night’s Rest (for the Over 50 Crowd)
It’s common knowledge that as we age, there’s always an increase in personal health and medical issues. One such issue that can, in fact, lead to other problems is a lack of sleep. For many people over fifty, sleep becomes…
Tagged with: Baby Boomer, Lee McCue Senior Specialist, McTeam Properties, Senior Health
Posted in Baby Boomers, Senior Citizen, Senior Health
Posted in Baby Boomers, Senior Citizen, Senior Health
Does Your Senior Have an Aging in Place Plan?
If you are a senior citizen or are caring for one, then you may have heard of a new term called “Aging in Place.” Also sometimes referred to as an Aging in Place Plan, the term simply means that a…
Tagged with: aging at home, Lee McCue Senior Specialist, McTeam Properties, senior citizen, senior finances, Senior Health
Posted in Aging Parents, Retirement, Senior Citizen, Senior Finances, Senior Welfare
Posted in Aging Parents, Retirement, Senior Citizen, Senior Finances, Senior Welfare
Making Staying Home Safe for Your Mom or Dad
We all tend to think of our parents as being strong, able, and capable of taking care of themselves forever. Unfortunately, as our parents age, they develop issues that need to be addressed; one of the biggest concerns is their…
Tagged with: aging at home, caregiving, Home Safety, Lee McCue Senior Specialist, McTeam Properties, senior citizen, senior safety
Posted in Aging Parents, Home Safety, Safety Tips, Senior Safety
Posted in Aging Parents, Home Safety, Safety Tips, Senior Safety
