Silver Planet Independent Living Issues, Senior Safety, Senior Driving, Medicare, Fall Prevention
Our Silver Advisors™ are professional geriatric care managers and other experts who provide phone consultations on preventing falls, navigating Medicare, evaluating senior driving challenges, and other issues baby boomers must resolve while caring for an aging loved one. Silver Advisors clarify concerns, suggest a plan of action, help prioritize next steps, and furnish personalized written plans and recommendations. All callers receive a complimentary 15-minute consultation.
You may have heard that folate-rich foods prevent or cure all sorts of conditions and diseases. Some of these claims are based on good science, but others could be considered marketing hype. Learn more...
The word caregiving generally refers to the provision of assistance to someone who needs help with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as eating, bathing, dressing, using the bathroom, and getting in and out of bed. Learn more...
Elder law is the area of laws, statutes, regulations, and decisions that affect the lives of older Americans and their families. Learn more...
Many families quarrel over what to do for an aging loved one. If your family hasn't been able to resolve internal conflict, it may be time to consider elder mediation. Learn more...
According to the National Safety Council, falls are the most common cause of injury among American adults age 65 and over. One in three adults over age 65 falls each year, and 90% of the 350,000 hip fractures that occur in the United States each year are the result of a fall. Learn more...
Every scenario that can be addressed through family conflict coaching is unique. Family members may quarrel over property distribution, end-of-life care, caregiving roles, living arrangements, level or method of care, decisions made (or not made) by a family member wielding power of attorney, etc. Learn more...
The topic of financial help for seniors encompasses estate planning, long-term care insurance, senior living lines of credit, reverse mortgages, tax issues, Medicare, Social Security benefits, and much more. Learn more...
Aging is a natural process, not a disease. Staying healthy and fit with proper diet and exercise helps avert many of the worst effects of aging and reduces the risk for disease and disability. Learn more...
Are the senior drivers in your life becoming a hazard behind the wheel? Do your parents need a senior driver safety course or to be limited to daytime driving only? Learn more...
Housing is a major concern for boomers and seniors. While surveys indicate that most want to live in their own home for as long as possible, medical, family, or financial pressures may stand in the way. Learn more...
Since most seniors want to live in their own homes for as long as possible, questions about in-home care inevitably arise. Learn more...
If you’re a boomer caring for an aging loved one, you’re probably dealing with Medicare, the federal health insurance program for adults 65 and older (and others with certain disabilities). It's also likely that you have questions—lots of questions. Learn more...
For most seniors, driving means independence. Just the thought of ever relinquishing the car keys may be devastating. Some recognize that their skills are deteriorating and limit or stop driving on their own; others do not, placing themselves and others in danger. Learn more...
Senior citizen safety and security covers concerns for both physical self and property. Preventing injuries and safeguarding senior assets from criminal scams and illegal schemes takes on increased importance as we get older. Learn more...
Let's face it: Eventually, our mental and physical abilities deteriorate to the point that driving becomes unsafe not only for ourselves but also for the public. Learn more...
For many seniors, aging brings a greater desire to explore and deepen their spiritual experiences, whether within a community of like-minded believers who meet for study and prayer or by means of a more personalized practice of meditation and contemplation. Learn more...
We all do our best to hold onto our resources, personal and real. Seniors become especially interested in protecting their hard-earned, life long, earnings both for themselves and their estate. Many fear needless loss to the IRS at tax time and all through the year. Learn more...
Medicare is the government health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people under age 65 can also qualify for Medicare, including those with disabilities, permanent kidney failure, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Learn more...
What We Do
Silver Planet® helps baby boomers guide their parents to age in place by providing services and products related to aging at home and housing options.
