Maybe you want to live closer to your children or somewhere with a warmer climate or you are simply interested in downsizing. Whatever the reason, many retirees and/or seniors find themselves contemplating a move. But should you buy or rent your next property and what are the pros and cons with each choice? FirstLantic , in Home Healthcare has created a helpful guide that will give you all of the necessary information to help you make an informed decision.   1. Location is everything Depending on where you are planning to relocate can make all the difference in whether it makes more sense to buy or rent. In highly lucrative real estate markets like New York or Los Angeles, you may be better off renting. [...]

Why is that when an older woman dated a younger man, she was called a cougar but when a older man dated a younger woman, he was called lucky? Well, maybe that is finally changing. It turns out that people are realizing that love is not dependent on your birthdate and many women and men are following their heart despite the age difference. FirstLantic has some answers as to why this trend might be here to stay!   1. It is no secret that women usually live longer than men. As women get older, they find that the pool of available men is in short supply. So, by looking beyond their own age demographic, they are able to increase their possibilities for finding love.   [...]

This year alone, pet spending in the U.S. is estimated to exceed $72 billion. For fellow animal lovers, this may not seem crazy because our pets offer us something that is very hard to come by – unconditional love. But you don’t have to break the bank to have a furry friend and the benefits are validated by numerous research studies. Animals can have a positive effect on our social lives, our health and our overall emotional well- being. For seniors, there is no better way to decrease loneliness and stress than to have a pet in their home. Whether you live independently or in an assisted living facility, the best medicine can be named Fido or Miss Kitty. Increased Social Activity – Many seniors [...]

FirstLantic is pleased to announce the launch of our home healthcare company's updated website: Firstlantic Healthcare. We not only listened to the feedback that we received from current users, but we also did extensive research to determine how to make our site as easy to navigate as possible. It is now simpler than ever before for you and your loved ones to find out important information about home healthcare. We know that it often can be a difficult and confusing decision, so our new site is designed to walk you through the process seamlessly. We have also included information about free home placement services through our division, LiveWell Placements. For those that may wish to live in a community environment or no longer feel safe [...]

It’s that dreaded time of year again—tax season. And if you are like many Americans you have procrastinated, and you now have to scramble to get your taxes filed in time to meet the deadline. Fortunately for you, FirstLantic hourly care  has put together a last-minute list of tips so that you don’t miss out on important deductions for this year or in the future.   1. Increased standard deduction amounts • Single or married filing separately - $12,000 • Married filing jointly or qualifying widow ((er) - $24,000 • Head of household - $18,000   2. Healthcare spending deductions You can deduct expenses paid to cover a loved one’s unreimbursed medical costs if the qualified medical expense of everyone claimed on your tax returns [...]

April 22nd is Earth Day, but did you know that the entire month of April has now become Earth Month? So, that gives us thirty days to do our part. Because whether you believe that climate change is man-made or not, we can all agree that our planet is worth protecting. And while most of us can’t make monumental changes on our own, we can all do small things that make a difference. FirstLantic senior solutions of Florida describes five ways that each of us can do our part.   1: Eat more plant-based foods We are not saying you have to give up eating meat but trying to eat more plant-based foods is not only good for you but also for the environment. According [...]

With our society’s unending obsession with youth, it may be hard to believe that three very-much-in demand-models are all seniors. Is this a good sign for the future? Hopefully, it means that companies are finally recognizing the spending power of baby boomers with over ten thousand turning 65 each day. It wasn’t that long ago, as we pointed out in a recent FirstLantic blog, that actress Anne Bancroft played a middle-aged woman in The Graduate and she was only 35 years old! Well, thank goodness times-are-a-changing and 70 may just be the new 40! So, let’s meet three women who are breaking the mold and aren’t letting age hold them back in any way.   Maye Musk, 70 Yes, she is the mother of Elon [...]