Greg, I have been reading the book, The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz which is their book about the Harvard Study. It's a great book and as Andrew said, you make a nice connection. Thank you. Bob
I have used Vanguard for 12 years and Vanguard Personal Advisor for about 3 years. They do help with RMDs and QCDs and they did identify that a Form 706 had not been filed after my wife's death. I have been very satisfied. Bob
Doug, good job taking care of your parents. My wife died due to complications of dementia four years ago. I was able to take care of her at home myself until the last five months when I had to have in home help. My wife and I had always been very close, but we became much closer during the time she required my help. My experience as a caregiver was as you describe, it felt like an honor and privilege. Even when she didn't know my name or that I was her husband, she knew I was someone who loved her and was caring for her. Circumstances vary for everyone, but for us, me and my wife, it was a life changing experience and I am glad I didn't miss it.
I would encourage your idea of home exercise equipment. I am 76 years old. I have had equipment at home for at least 30 years. Because it is at home, I can do some activity every day, which I do. I used to just do calisthenics after running outside. As time went on, I purchased different equipment as my needs changed, such as getting kettle bells, some dumb bells and resistance bands as I have gotten older, to do weight training. For me having stuff at home has made it easy to exercise regularly. Bob
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Greg, I have been reading the book, The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz which is their book about the Harvard Study. It's a great book and as Andrew said, you make a nice connection. Thank you. Bob
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Thank you for writing this. Bob
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I have used Vanguard for 12 years and Vanguard Personal Advisor for about 3 years. They do help with RMDs and QCDs and they did identify that a Form 706 had not been filed after my wife's death. I have been very satisfied. Bob
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Doug, good job taking care of your parents. My wife died due to complications of dementia four years ago. I was able to take care of her at home myself until the last five months when I had to have in home help. My wife and I had always been very close, but we became much closer during the time she required my help. My experience as a caregiver was as you describe, it felt like an honor and privilege. Even when she didn't know my name or that I was her husband, she knew I was someone who loved her and was caring for her. Circumstances vary for everyone, but for us, me and my wife, it was a life changing experience and I am glad I didn't miss it.
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I'm sorry for your loss.
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I would encourage your idea of home exercise equipment. I am 76 years old. I have had equipment at home for at least 30 years. Because it is at home, I can do some activity every day, which I do. I used to just do calisthenics after running outside. As time went on, I purchased different equipment as my needs changed, such as getting kettle bells, some dumb bells and resistance bands as I have gotten older, to do weight training. For me having stuff at home has made it easy to exercise regularly. Bob
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It sounds like she has an amazing mind and a very nice way with people. Congratulations to the two of you! Bob
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