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Working With Your Insurer in the Aftermath of a Disaster

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The aftermath of a natural disaster can be a stressful, scary and confusing time for those who are impacted. On top of the emotional toll, many families experience damage to their home as a result of the event. If your home experiences... Continue

Getting Rid of Clutter in 10 Quick and Easy Steps

Johnna Kaplan

Decluttering is having a moment—a very long moment. And a lot of people truly enjoy the tasks of sorting, streamlining, and organizing everything they own. But, for others, the whole process is boring, time-consuming, and just generally... Continue

Disaster Planning for Your Loved One With Memory Impairment

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Natural disasters can be challenging enough to prepare for on your own, but what if you are a family caregiver providing care to someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia? You’ll need a plan for them, too. As you... Continue

Housing Priorities – Help for Identifying the Best Housing Options for You and Your Family

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There is a lot to think about when it comes to where and how you live, and this list will give you a starting point. This worksheet can help you clarify your priorities for where you want to live and the type of home you want to live in.... Continue

Does Your Loved One With Memory Impairment Have Adequate Home Insurance Protection?

The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence

Experiencing a natural disaster is extremely difficult for anyone, but for someone with dementia it may be especially traumatic. Emotional toll aside, their property may suffer some degree of damage – and hopefully, it will be covered by... Continue

What to Do When a Disaster Is Imminent

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It can be tempting to procrastinate planning for difficult situations. Planning a party is one thing, but planning how you would survive a natural disaster is something else entirely. If you’re like most of us, you’ll deal with that... Continue

Thinking About Where You Want to Live in the Future?

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How do you know where you might live most happily? The choices are numerous enough to make your head spin. If you’re part of a couple, the decision can easily be twice as complicated! Your ideal home and lifestyle may or may not be the... Continue

Keep a Disaster Kit at the Ready: Here’s What It Should Include

The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence

If you had to evacuate due to a natural disaster, you would need to take a wide range of items with you – from copies of your financial documents to medications. This is especially true if you are a family caregiver and provide care... Continue

Where to Next? Tips for Deciding How and Where You Want to Live

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To enhance the match between your housing and your lifestyle, you first need to figure out what your ideal lifestyle is. To get started, consider “the three Rs” about the place where you live: Your Relationships The Region... Continue

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