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Unsupported elders or elder orphans are individuals in the elder community who face social and/or physical isolation without any available known family members or designated surrogates or caregivers. This growing phenomenon is becoming more common, with AARP reporting that one in five Americans over the age of 65 are at risk of becoming elder orphans. Factors such as higher divorce rates, the decision not to have children, and the boom in this demographics population contribute to this trend. At Bellomo & Associates, an estate planning and elder law firm in Pennsylvania, we understand the unique challenges faced by unsupported elders and offer solutions tailored to their needs. Seeking Support:Being an elder orphan does not imply a lack of financial resources but rather a lack of social support. Fortunately, various support groups and initiatives are emerging to address this issue. Adopting a family, finding a roommate exploring co-housing options, considering intergenerational housing, joining life plan communities, or becoming a member of online communities like Facebook groups for elder orphans (with over 6,000 members already) are some basic solutions to combat isolation. Additionally, we advise clients in similar situations to explore retirement communities or other living arrangements promoting social interaction. Its also worth noting that professional individuals can serve as Healthcare Power of Attorney agents and financial Power of Attorney agents, even if they are not family members, ensuring that essential needs are met if the means to pay for them are available. Exploring Alternative Opportunities:For individuals in this situation, it is crucial to seek out alternative options and establish reliable connections actively. This article highlights the importance of finding people they can rely on or paying for services if they have the means to do so. By engaging with a supportive community, whether through personal relationships or professional assistance, unsupported elders can enhance their quality of life and ensure their well-being as they age. At Bellomo & Associates, we understand the concerns and challenges faced by unsupported elders or elder orphans. We are here to provide comprehensive estate planning and elder law services tailored to your unique situation. Dont navigate this journey alone. Take charge of your future by seeking out the opportunities and support available to you. Visit our website today to learn more about how we can assist you. Be sure to register for our free educational workshop to gain valuable insights and guidance. Together, we can ensure peace of mind and a secure future for you or your loved ones.

Here are WayForth's 5 tips for selling your house quickly and for more money: Stage Your Home One of the most important steps in selling your house is staging it effectively, but also efficiently. Buyers need to be able to envision themselves living in the house, so take time to declutter, deep clean, and repair any necessary items, but dont go overboard. But at a minimum, focus on decluttering, removing personal and unnecessary items and leaving the home as clean and open as possible. Price it right Setting the right asking price is essential if you want to make a quick sale with minimal time on the market. Working with an experienced realtor who can provide some insight into both current market conditions as well as comparable listings in your area is critical. Take Good Photos In todays digital world, many people will be seeing your property online before they even set foot inside it. Investing in quality photographs that can accurately capture how great your space looks will help attract more buyers and entice them to schedule a viewing appointment faster. Make Repairs (but not renovations) Buyers have high expectations when it comes to buying a home, and many struggle to see past even basic defects, so before listing yours make sure all those minor fixes have been addressed from squeaky door hinges to cracks in drywall to leaky faucets! Leverage Social MediaSocial media is an incredibly powerful tool that can help reach potential buyers matched specifically for your house! Once the listing is complete and your realtor is ready to launch the marketing campaign, be sure to share the listing on your own social media and encourage friends, family and especially neighbors to do the same.  At WayForth, we can help you with almost every step of the process, while also making sure you get settled in with minimal stress wherever you might be going. We can get you started whenever you are ready by doing some basic decluttering and packing. Give us a call at 817-697-4478 or go to our website to learn more! 

Moving can be stressful, physically demanding, mentally exhausting and full of unpredictable challenges.  How do you best mitigate this uncomfortable reality?  At Armstrong Relocation Jack Treier Moving, we like to call it the M-O-V-E plan.M is for Manager.  Nothing is more important for a successful move than selecting the service providers, setting the service expectations, supervising the service delivery and assuring that service is completed as expected.  Someone must Manage the process.This can be you, the person that is moving, or it could be a family member or friend.  You also may choose a 3rd party service such as a Senior Move Manager or Senior Transitions Specialist.   Perhaps your most important decision in the move process is who is in charge?  Its a big job, so be thoughtful in your choice.O is for organized.  There are two parts to being organized.   The first, the intangibles, is the hardest.  You must be clear on your expectations, budget, timelines and preferences.  If you are serving as the move manager, get a notepad and a calendar and write it down.  Struggling with this part might just lead you to hire a professional move manager who will help you cover all the bases. The second part is being physically organized.  First and foremost, know what you plan to keep and where it is going.  Then theres the Three Ds:  Distribute, Donate & Discard.  Distribute whats going to family and friends.  Donate whats usable & needed.  Discard whats not usable & needed.  And finally, you may wish to sell some items.  Your professional move manager can assist in evaluating your options or you can web browse for estate sales or auctioneers.   Just remember, items are only worth what someone is willing to pay.  Dont overprice and have surplus items at the end.V is for Verify and Vocalize.  All your service providers should provide you with Licenses, Training Certifications and Certificates of Insurance.  Do they background check and drug test their employees?  Get service commitments in writing and read the agreements and disclosures.  Are they accountable if something goes wrong?  Check out their on-line reviews and the Better Business Bureau.  Vocalize your expectations and concerns. E is for Engaged.  Whether you hire a move manager, get help from a friend or family, or go at it alone; stay engaged in the process.  You are the most important aspect of a successful move.  Your being satisfied with the results is the priority.  Make sure success does not slip through your fingers. Armstrong Relocation Jack Treier Moving is a full-service Moving & Storage company located in Lancaster County for over 70 years.  Fully licensed in Pennsylvania (a regulatory requirement for movers), Armstrong has the reputation as the trusted central Pennsylvania mover.  Armstrong can customize its services to meet your budget and performs local & long distance moving.  Armstrong specializes in having nice, careful and hardworking crews.  Check us out on Google and at the Better Business Bureau.

Todays seniors can match the community to the lifestyle and care that fits their needs instead of just whatevers available. The model for retirement has shifted from housing to socialization and lifestyle. So, whats the difference between an innovative senior living residence and just a nice apartment building? One thing that all retirement communities Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care have in common is the objective to free the resident from the burdens and limitations of the traditional single-family home. Meals and grounds maintenance are two obvious items. A communal dining room with an Executive Chef handling all meal prep, operates much like a restaurant with the addition of a licensed nutritionist not merely for convenience, but to bring residents out of the apartment and into contact with others. Designed walking paths, gardens and landscaping are made to be used. Beautiful, yes, but just as important to a holistic approach to wellness. So, theres more than meets the eye in thoughtful residence planning. Community designs diverge to accommodate care. Legend Senior Living, a provider headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, developed their concept of purposeful design to address specific lifestyle needs. The main objectives are independence, dignity and purposeful living. For this reason, most of the companys properties are built from the ground up, using the proprietary Assistive Architecture to ensure that the amenities support the company mission and philosophy. Life Enrichment Coordinators use spaces to their advantage in creating social events. Every element encourages socialization and friendship as a part of care, right down to the post office. In Personal Care and Memory Care residences, youll notice the expansiveness, both in wider halls for wheelchair traffic, in the natural lighting, open commons areas and modern, comfortable furniture arranged for conversation. Even wall color and floor coverings are carefully chosen. Such environmental details are particularly important, even critical, in Memory Care residences where independence and circulation are encouraged, balanced with the well-being of the resident. For example, a circular building design promotes walking but avoids hard corners and keeps the resident from becoming disoriented.  At Legend at Silver Creek, these are just the basic elements of purposeful design, which is just one foundational dimension of the function of the residence. Levels of care, programs and therapy are another. Life Enrichment programs for vibrancy and activity are yet another. And, on top of that, the residence must function as a self-sustaining neighborhood, for recreation, grooming, entertainment, pet ownership, intellectual growth, personal services and transportation. To the resident and visitor, the ideal purposeful design will be transparent. But seeking out the right residence should be to look for and appreciate for the quality of its design. Call 717-550-1200 to learn more about Legend at Silver Creek and schedule a visit.