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Understanding Senior Living Options: What Families Need to Know
When families first come to me, they’re often anxious and unsure where to begin. Questions like “What will this cost?” or “What happens when Mom runs out of money?” come up immediately, and understandably so. Planning for senior care can feel overwhelming, especially...
Changes to estate tax exemption could mean more gifting
With the new year comes new rules. Here are some numbers to remember in 2026 courtesy of Family Security Law. The estate tax exemption has increased some and the gift tax exemption remains the same, which allows you to transfer substantial assets by gift during your...
Member Eileen Gould wins design award
A member of Moving Seniors Forward has been recognized on the national level for her skills in the "Best of Houzz 2026 Showcase" under the service category and for innovation in customer experience. You may be asking yourself, "What is a Houzz"? The answer becomes...
Aging parents: You never know when you’ll need help – here’s where to find it
Tenacious is a good word to describe my mother. So, when this feisty 84-year-old was given a steroid treatment to help with a cough and difficulty breathing, I was surprised when she was rendered helpless and had to be hospitalized. Usually, she can pick herself up by...
Join inaugural Family Caregiver Symposium in Camarillo Dec. 16
Event celebrates, uplifts, and equips Ventura County’s family caregivers with inspiration, tools, and laughter The Camarillo Health Care District will hold its inaugural Family Caregiver Symposium: “The Power of Care,” taking place on Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 9:30 a.m....
Member Irv Selman writes and publishes book
Moving Seniors Forward member Irv Selman's book, "Hidden in Plain Sight," thrills beyond genre. Following the extraordinary journey of Christopher Copper, a man torn between his human upbringing and cosmic origins, the novel delivers a story that is at once thrilling,...
Camarillo Health Care District’s Family Caregiver Support Group provides lifeline
Caregiving is hard. No one should have to do it alone. It is also one of the most rewarding — and most exhausting — roles a person can take on. For many, it means long hours, heavy responsibilities, and emotional strain that can feel overwhelming. That’s why the...
How families and data are shaping multi-generational living
The latest edition of the National Association of Realtors Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers report revealed that multigenerational buying was at an all-time high, with 17% of homes purchased last year being a multigenerational household. Multigenerational homes are...
Storytelling event in November to feature local voices
Show to be held during National Family Caregivers Month Caregiving has many faces. It can be a teenage or adult child caring for the parent, a partner or spouse caring for their loved one, a grandparent caring for a grandchild, and so on. Each situation is different,...
Think before you sign over any assets
At times, there can be the thought of adding someone to title on an asset you own. Often times that person is a child. It’s generally fairly simple to do and seems relatively harmless, so what could be the problem? Please THINK 3 TIMES and remember this short...