This article is meant for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Please consult an actual lawyer for your will, trust, or estate planning needs. As you reach and pass retirement age, it is important to make sure that your affairs are in order. Handling things such as wills, trusts, and estate planning can…Read More→
You are thirty years old. You are married with kids. You have a nice house. You are on your way to building a solid career. Then one day there is a knock on your door and, surprise, your parents are ready to move in with you. I am exaggerating slightly.
Everyone with Alzheimer’s has dementia, but not everyone with dementia has Alzheimer’s. Allow me to explain.
Dementia is defined as “a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.”
Alzheimer’s is defined as “progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age, due to generalized degeneration of the brain.” It is caused Read more
It is that time of the year again where the temperatures drop and the tension rises in response to the stress of the season. There is a lot to do and not enough time to do it. This leaves lots of room for things to be forgotten and accidents to happen both in and around…Read More→
Whether you’re moving to a smaller home or just relocating to a warmer locale, downsizing can be overwhelming. However, with a little advance planning and an expert guiding you, your transition can be virtually seamless, allowing you to get down to the business of enjoying the good life. Read on for some tips to help you downsize during the twilight years.
If you know that downsizing is in the cards, it’s never too early to start planning. In fact, the sooner you begin narrowing down what your later life plans are, the better you’ll be able to plan and prepare for the transition to a smaller space.
When your spouse dies, your world changes.
You are in mourning—feeling grief and sorrow at the loss, you may feel guilty for being the one who is still alive.
If your spouse died in a nursing home, you may wish that you had been able to care for him or her at home. At some point, you may even feel angry at your spouse for leaving you. All these feelings are normal.
Elder abuse is a growing problem, and as more people are getting ready to enter into the elder portion of their lives, this is a subject we should all become more familiar with. The first step in stopping elder abuse is to learn how to spot it.
Most people, when they hear the term elder abuse, think of it as physical abuse yet, elder abuse can take many forms.
This time of year is the busiest in the cyber world with increased email, voice/video conferencing, and of course shopping. This is also the busiest time for cyber thieves who tend to target senior citizens more, as they perceive them to be easier targets. Keeping that in mind, in this series of posts we are going to share a few tips, tools, and general advice to help keep you and your loved ones from falling for scams this holiday season and beyond.