by Raleigh Lee | Aug 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
We’ve all heard the old saying, “I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it.” I was born in 1942, so I’ve crossed a few myself. Maybe you’re old enough to have one of those to cross in the near future, or maybe you’re helping... by Raleigh Lee | Aug 4, 2017 | driving
Everyone wants to age at home, but surrendering the car keys often leaves seniors stranded and dependent on expensive cabs, erratic bus schedules, or the good will of others for rides. Giving up driving often is a major reason that seniors end up having to move from... by Raleigh Lee | Jul 4, 2017 | retirement
The headlines constantly scream that you’re not saving enough money for retirement. But sometimes you don’t get workable suggestions on ways to make steady progress toward savings goals. Instead, the onslaught of financial information can be being paralyzing. That’s... by Raleigh Lee | Jun 28, 2017 | financing options
Homeowners in the U.S. form more than 80% of the 50+ age group. For many, the home is the largest asset. The equity in it is often the chief source of net worth. Despite recent economic conditions, many homeowners have large equity through mortgage pay down and value... by Raleigh Lee | May 4, 2017 | Medicare
If you’ve even casually checked into Medicare, you already know that the choices are dizzying and confusing. Medigap. Part B. Original Medicare. Medicare Advantage. Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. What do all those letters mean? What are all those programs and the... by Raleigh Lee | Apr 16, 2017 | retirement
So you want to continue working after you retire, but you’re afraid that you’re too old to find a decent job? I know the feeling. Don’t worry. There’s a solution. So says government research, there are 10 exciting and amazing metro areas in the... by Raleigh Lee | Mar 4, 2017 | dementia
The director of a nursing facility in Dresden, Germany accidentally discovered a way to help patients with dementia thrive. He did it by creating a space that reminds residents of their earlier lives in communist East Germany. Décor, memorabilia, and music all... by Raleigh Lee | Feb 4, 2017 | aging with dignity
Leave it to an architect to bring clarity and simplicity to a topic as complex as aging. That’s what architect Matthias Hollwich does in his book, New Aging: Live Smarter Now to Live Better Forever (http://new-aging.com/). Hollwich has researched aging at the... by Raleigh Lee | Jan 17, 2017 | aging with dignity
We’ve all read the statistics that the vast majority of Baby Boomers would like to age in place. But a lack of services for both small and large issues — snow shoveling, transportation and home health care — often make it impossible for seniors to remain at home... 
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