Move or Improve with Debbie

Host Debbie Miller talks about factors in making the decision to stay where you are and what some common costs are if you decide to age-in-place. At what point do you start thinking seriously about whether to stay where you are or move? Many Baby Boomers say they want to age-in-place so learn how to make the best decisions to adapt your home or move.

Host Debbie Miller discusses questions you should ask an estate sale representative when faced with the prospect of selling your loved one’s possessions after their death. You may be in an emotional state, unable to focus on the task. This handy list will guide you when deciding how to proceed. Estate sales are one of many options available to dispose of items no one wants.

Host Debbie Miller talks with Estate Planning Attorney Jennifer Baumgartner with Surovell, Isaacs, and Levy, on what adult children need to know about their parents’ estate and how to find that information and record it. What legal documents should your parents have in place and how can you be involved in collecting the information for future use? The death of a loved one is an emotional experience for everyone but there are things you can do ahead of time while your loved one is able to participate in the process. Getting ready is the secret of success. This podcast is designed for the loved ones left behind who will be settling the estate.

What I Wish I Had Known Before They Died Part One – Host Debbie Miller gives tips on collecting non-legal logistics about a loved one before they pass away and the importance of proactive planning. The death of a loved one is an emotional experience for everyone but there are things you can do ahead of time while your loved one is able to participate in the process. Getting ready is the secret of success. This podcast is designed for the loved ones left behind who will be settling the estate. # agingparents # babyboomers # estateplanning # deathanddying # deathdoula # elderlaw # trustsandestates # multigenerationalliving # sayinggoodbyetoalovedone # willsandtrusts

Host Debbie Miller discusses with Nicole Booth, Executive Vice-President of Public Affairs at www.Notarize.com , the latest trends in signing real estate documents electronically and what this convenience will mean for the future of buying a property. Buyers and Sellers will no longer have to be physically present at the closing table. What security precautions are taken to ensure fraud prevention? #remoteonlinenotarization #Notarize #electronicnotarization #realestate #homebuying #homeselling #fraudprevention

Host Debbie Miller continues her series on dementia by talking with Kate Grondin of www.Wayforth.com , the nation’s largest move management provider. Kate is an experienced clinical social worker, move manager, and certified dementia practitioner. She will discuss how understanding clutter can help a caregiver better understand the relationship between clutter and stress. How does clutter affect dementia and dementia affect clutter? Kate will give tips on ways care givers can work with dementia-affected loved ones. Website www.wayforth.com #wayforth #dementiaawareness #caregiving #hoarding #downsizing #decluttering #alzheimersandstress #alzheimers #agingparents #babyboomers #seniorhousing

Host Debbie Miller discusses with Ken Semler , President & CEO of www.Impresa.com, the current residential housing crisis and what is being done to provide alternative housing options other than on-site, stick-built homes. Modular homes are not the same as mobile homes and are a healthy, cost-effective, and energy-efficient alternative to traditional housing construction methods.  Website: www.kensemler.com #modularhousing #housingalternatives #modularorstickbuilthouse #nationalassociationofhomebuilders #impresamodularfranchising #babyboomers #activeadults #energyefficienthousing #architecturaldesign

Host Debbie Miller discusses strategies for covering the costs of long-term care with Rick Gow, a wealth advisor specializing in long-term care financial planning and creator of the Long-Term Care Financial Assessment that addresses various components of financial planning for this potential challenge. His company is Life Plan Partners, LLC, and he provides comprehensive long-term care financial planning in a dozen states. By 2050, the number of people aged 65 and older with Alzheimer’s dementia may grow to a projected 13.8 million, barring the development of medical breakthroughs to prevent, slow, or cure Alzheimer’s disease. In the three seconds it takes you to read this sentence, taxpayers will have spent more than $15,000 on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Within the hour, the cost will reach $18.3 million. Website: www.LifePlan2Retire.com #Alzheimers #agingparents #caregiving #dementiaawareness #BabyBoomers #activeadults #seniorhousing #certifiedsenioradvisor

Host Debbie Miller discusses the pros and cons of retiring and living in an RV. What kind of RV is best for you? How do you drive an RV the size of an elephant? What are the costs of living the nomad life? Tips on planning your trips and more are addressed in this podcast session. What you need to know but didn’t know to ask. # nomadliving # retirementoptions # RVlife # ActiveAdults # Downsizingideas # seniorhousingoptions # recreationalvehicleliving # alternativehousingoptions

: Host Debbie Miller shares how technology advances have not only made life easier for seniors, but will also curb the costs of health care. One billion people worldwide report some for of disability and that number will only grow as the population ages. 75% of older adults want to age-in-place. The technology is there to help them do just that.  # healthcareandtechnology # disabilityandtechnology # intelligenthomes # computerelectronicsshow # smartwearables # robotsanddata # aginginplace # seniorcarerobots # medicationdispensers # babyboomers # seniorhealthcare

Host Debbie Miller completes her discussion on kitchen remodeling and provides financing options to pay for the project. She will also talk about do-it-yourself vs hiring a professional and how to survive during the remodeling project.  www.BoomerHousingOptions.com       MoveOrImproveWithDebbie@gmail.com # kitchendesigns # remodelingonabudget # kitchencabinetideas # howtosurvivewithoutakitchen # makingyourdreamkitchenareality # remodelingakitchen # contractorcosts

: Host Debbie Miller continues her discussion from Part 1 which aired on March 22. What questions need answers in designing a new kitchen? Choosing cabinets, lighting for various areas of the kitchen, setting a budget, and options for low-to-high budget kitchens are discussed. Part 3 will cover financing options to pay for the project; pros and cons of doing it yourself, and survival tips to live through your remodel. # kitchendesigns # remodelingonabudget # kitchencabinetideas # howtosurvivewithoutakitchen # makingyourdreamkitchenareality # remodelingakitchen

Host Debbie Miller continues her discussion with Judy Cornish, noted author, eldercare attorney, expert in dementia care and creator of The DAWN Method, which teaches families and caregivers how to provide kind, person-centered care. www.thedawnmethod.com  #alzheimerscare #dementiastages #caringforaparent #caregiverstress #theDAWNMethod #sandwichgeneration #adultchildren

: Host Debbie Miller welcomes Heather Suri. In addition to being a registered nurse and aging life care manager, she is also the founder of the care management practice https://pathwaysinaging.com/about-us/, and leads a team of care managers who provide crisis intervention, consultation and medical care coordination for elders in the community. In addition to practicing care management, Heather is President of the Board for the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Aging Life Care Association and a volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corp.   #aginglifecare #crisismanagement #medicalcarecoordination #registerednurse #PathwaysinAging #adultchildren #agingparents #crisisintervention #aginginplace #moveorimprove #sandwichgeneration

Host Debbie Miller will discuss many of the issues that go wrong in new home construction. She will provide tips on how you can prevent many, if not all, of them from turning your dream home into a nightmare. www.BoomerHousingOptions.com #newhome #dreamhome #homeinspections #retirementcommunities #babyboomers #activeadults #nightmareonElmStreet #retirementliving #homebuilders #sandwichgeneration

Modular Homes, Shared Housing, The Village Concept, Niche Communities. Host Debbie Miller will continue her discussion of housing choices for active adults. Learn about trends in factory-built, energy-efficient homes. Should you live in shared housing like The Golden Girls, join a group to form a Village, or move to a community where residents share similar interests and lifestyles. Decide on your new lifestyle so you can enjoy retirement YOUR way. Part 1 aired February 14. www.BoomerHousingOptions.com  #modularhousing, #GoldenGirls #sharedhousing #retirementcommunities #babyboomers #activeadults #clothingoptionalcommunities #lifelonglearning #LGBTQretirement #aginginplace  #TheVillageConcept #culturalsimilarities #naturistliving #floridaretirement #AANR #nudistretirement #sandwichgeneration

Host Debbie Miller walks you through the process of selling your home on your own. She will cover the pitfalls and dangers of doing this and how you can achieve a successful transaction! # SellYourHomeAlone # BabyBoomers # AvoidRipOffs # HousingOptions # DownsizingYourLiving  # MovingToANewLocation # HousingTips # AreYouAFSBO

Host Debbie Miller talks with Pam Reynolds, an Estate and Elder Planning Specialist at the law offices of Joshua E. Hummer. She is a Certified Aging Life Care Manager and has extensive experience in the senior healthcare industry. She will share her knowledge about the difference between a traditional will and an ethical will. You will learn to write an ethical will and what should and should not be included. Tips on getting started and why it’s so important to prepare one. # willsandtrusts # estateplanning # ethicalwills # agingparents # olderadults # avoidingconflictwhenaparentdies # eldercareissues # MomAlwaysLikedYouBest

Host Debbie Miller talks with Judy Cornish, Dementia Care Specialist, Elder Law Attorney, author, and creator of the DAWN method, about how to tell if your loved one is being forgetful, or is showing signs of dementia. Forgetfulness can be a sign of aging. Progressive forgetfulness may signal the beginning of Dementia.  Judy’s Information is: https://join.skype.com/invite/tc72Kgo2K565 is her share and connect link Judy’s email on skype is jcornis4@gmail.com and her ID is judy.cornish # Altzheimers # ForgetfulnessInOlderAdults # DementiaOrAltzheimers # AgingParents # DealingWithDementia

Host Debbie Miller discusses kitchen (indoor and outdoor) design trends, how to plan for a kitchen remodel, types of countertops, and construction tips to survive the job. # kitchenremodeling # countertopsforkitchens # RemodelingOnABudget # SurvivingAKitchenRemodel # babyboomers # UpdatingAnOldKitchenLayout