Professional Services
Professional Services provide help with legal, financial, and end of life concerns to seniors and their families. The true importance of this area is the communication and resolution of issues that impact not only life, but death as well. Facing these issues while one is in good health and making a plan of action is so important for seniors and their families during the aging process.
Computer and Internet Services
Computer and Internet related companies that provide computers, computer
training, and connections to the Internet. Some companies may have special
programs and discounts available to seniors.
Elder Law
Elder law companies are legal firms that devote all or part of their practice to
the legal rights and issues of seniors. Services can include power of attorney,
guardianship, conservatorship, estate planning, and wills. This topic also
includes companies that specialize in the preparation of Legal Documents. These
companies do not have law degrees but they can prepare legal documents.
Estate Planning
Estate planning refers to the process of planning for an individual's assets; this generally requires involvement of an attorney or financial planner.
Fiduciary and Money Management Services
Fiduciary and money management services may include daily money manager, bill paying services, managing finances, and other similar services, but could also be a court appointed or other legal relationship dealing with financial matters such as guardian, conservatorship, personal agent, personal representative, trustee and power of attorney.
Financial Services
Financial service firms devote all or part of their practice to assisting
seniors with their financial affairs. Services can include financial planning,
insurance claims, bank reconciliation, bill payment, income tax preparation, and
preparing medical insurance claims.
Funeral and Preplanning
Funeral and pre-planning businesses specialize in providing traditional funeral
and cremation services. These companies may also provide advance directives and
pre-planning funeral arrangements.
Home Modification
Home modifications services adapt living spaces to meet the needs of individuals with limitations in order to maintain or improve independence and safety.
House Cleaning Services
House cleaning services also known as maid service can be provided on a weekly or monthly schedule or arranged for one time large cleaning jobs.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance covers the financial risk of long-term care. This type
of insurance helps pay for assisted living, nursing homes, home health care, or
alternative care
Mediation Services
Mediation services utilizes a trained mediator to guide people through the process of negotiation with the goal of finding a mutually agreed upon resolution to a conflict or dispute.
Mobile Beauty Services
Mobile beauty service is salons or individuals that offer their services to clients in their home or in a senior housing community.
Move Management and Organizing Services
Move management and organizing services assist with moves from a larger home to an apartment or community and often handle personal details of a move.
Moving Services
Moving services include personalized services, packing and unpacking, general moving, storage and specialty shipping of antiques and valuables.
Real Estate Services
Real estate services include Realtors specializing in serving the senior housing
and relocation market. They are familiar with the current real estate market and
can offer assistance to seniors wishing to downsize and move to senior-oriented
housing.
Remodeling and Home Repair Services
Remodeling and home repair services include sources for plumbing, roofing, tile work, HVAC, gutter cleaning and more.
Reverse Mortgages
Reverse mortgages are designed for adults 62 and over who own their own home and
wish to access their home’s equity while retaining ownership. These programs
are government insured and can provide tax-free cash on a monthly basis.