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The Importance of Policy Reviews
The Importance of Policy Reviews Written by Matt Hall, Owner - Hall Agency, Farmers Insurance Are You Covered for Life’s What-Ifs? It’s estimated that 16% of people on the road in the state of Missouri are driving without insurance. Are you and your assets protected...
Meet the Founder of Senior Learning Institute®: Ted Gottlieb’s Mission to Empower Seniors
Discover the story behind Senior Learning Institute® and its founder Ted Gottlieb. Learn how SLI empowers older adults with trusted education, planning tools, and life-changing support in their aging journey.
Companion Care Services for Comfort and Independence
Companion care services help seniors stay safe, connected, and independent at home. Learn how personalized support from Assistance Home Care can make everyday life more comfortable for aging adults and their families.
How to Choose a Reliable Roofer
How to Choose a Reliable Roofer Written by Rick Hinkson, Owner, Eureka Contracting & Roofing Your next roofing project is on the horizon, but there are so many choices that you aren’t sure where to begin. Which roofing contractor is reliable and which are frauds?...
Why We Must Close the Gender Gap In Family Financial Planning
Women bring unique strengths to financial planning, from long-term goal setting to disciplined decision-making. This blog highlights why women must take an active role, the risks of staying uninvolved, and how advisors can foster inclusivity. Empower your financial future: Your voice matters.
5 Senior Friendly Winter Senior Friendly Winter Activities
Winter doesn’t have to mean boredom! Discover 5 fun and senior-friendly winter activities: From indoor gardening and new crafts to exercise routines and cozy reading ideas.
Finding the Right Advocate
It’s no secret that many aspects of life change as we age. Changes in physical and cognitive health may limit a person’s ability to be active, to drive, to manage finances, to take medications properly, or any number of things they could previously do. Often family...
Making Modifications in Your Home
One of the biggest decisions you will make as a senior is whether or not you want to stay in your home or find something new. You may be ready to move on, but many prefer to safely remain at home for as long as possible. As the baby boomer generation ages into the...
Tackling Home Projects as a Senior
Larger home projects can become more complicated in your senior years. When it comes to time, funds, and patience you might not have the amount that you used to, and quite frankly, you don’t want to have to worry about the headaches that can come with home repairs....
Getting Rid of Stuff, but Keeping the Memories
It’s 2022, your kids are grown, your house no longer meets your needs, and you are ready for a fresh start. It’s time to downsize to a smaller house, a retirement community, or something that better fits your current lifestyle. Of course, this means you will have to...
Future Planning with a Financial Advisor
Financial planning is important throughout your life but extremely important during your senior years. From retirement planning to estate planning, there are so many important financial aspects to consider. Not to mention, as you age, your savings and spending...
Consider a Broker When Applying for Medicare
Health coverage weighs heavily on the minds of those approaching their senior years. Balancing the costs of premiums and copays while ensuring that vital medications and treatments are covered can be overwhelming. Of course, you will need to apply for Medicare, the...
Elder Law and Seniors
We don’t need to ask whether we will need help someday; rather, the question is “when will we need help?” As you age, the chance that you’ll require assistance from immediate family members increases greatly. You may think that those close to you can handle your...
Why You Should Consider a Reverse Mortgage
People are living longer than they once did. In fact, in the past 30 years, life expectancy has increased from 74 to 79 years of age. With recent inflation and the disappearance of traditional pensions, the rapidly growing senior population needs more money to live on...
A Senior Friendly Community for YOU
When the time comes to begin searching for the perfect senior community, the number of available options may surprise you. Senior communities are no longer one-size-fits-all and the variety of choices can seem a bit overwhelming. Our friends at Friendship Village, a...
Staying Active Age You Age
Remaining physically active is one of the most important things that you can do for your health. This is especially true as you age. With age, the metabolism slows and the risk for age-related issues increases. A healthy diet and regular activity reduce these risks...
3 Reasons Why Selling the Home “As-Is” to an Investor Is Unwise
The rehearsed pitch sounds great. We pay cash, no inspections (not true), no contingencies, no repairs, leave what you want, and close quick (or slow if you prefer). So far, so good. What’s missing is how little they want to pay for the home (#steal). If you want to...
3 Reasons Why You Should Have a Senior Care Plan in Place
It’s true what they say: The years are short and they seem to pass by more quickly as we age. Concerns about health, safety, and quality of life during the senior years often cause anxiety for seniors and their families. Common questions include How long will I be...
Investing in a Home Warranty Might Just Save Time and Frustration
As a senior, your home is a place where you can unwind, relax, and stay safe… well, that is until the inevitable happens. When the dishwasher starts leaking, the AC fails to cool, and the water from the water heater isn’t hot, you need someone to call. Our friends at...
Concerned About Eating Red Meat? Our Experts Have a Solution!
At the Senior Learning Institute®, we are committed to providing age-related advice and answering any questions about aging well at absolutely no cost. Speaking of questions, we recently had a Senior Learning Institute® guest inquire about red meats. He asked, “I’m...