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When Your Helping Hurts
There are so many emotions that go along with caregiving. We’re trying to help. We’re trying to do what’s best for our loved one. When you add in the dementia element, the caring gets a whole lot harder. I’m sure I’m preaching to the choir here, but it can get downright exasperating. You’re trying to […]
Serving Those Who Served: Caring for Aging Veterans
“America’s commitment to its veterans are not just lines on a budget,” President Obama assured members at a recent Veterans of Foreign Wars convention. “They are bonds that are sacred — a sacred trust we’re honor bound to uphold.” That assurance is extremely important for aging veterans who face the same challenges that confront seniors […]
When Grandpa Dies Family Rivalry Ensues
The phone rings. At the other end is a distraught person. Ever since grandpa died, the family has been in constant conflict. As a personal property appraiser, I quickly discover that what everyone thought was a close-knit family has suddenly fallen apart. The fight over the estate causes heartache. The reason is obvious: once money […]
End of Life “What Ifs” Needs More than a Will or a Living Trust
Even though you have signed your will, and even if you also set up a living trust, your estate planning is not complete. You still need to address several “what ifs”. In fact, these “what ifs” are important for people of all ages to address, not just the elderly or those worried about elderly parents. […]
Decluttering Disorganized Senior Dad’s Legal Paperwork
Your father is terribly disorganized. In fact, he is a messy slob whose idea of filing means stacks of papers in drawers, shoe boxes and closets. He always has been, but his slip-shod habits have only gotten worse with age. This worries you — and it should — because as his potential heir, you eventually […]
Is Mold Covered by Homeowner’s Insurance?
Top 10 Myths About Hospice Care
Most myths contain a modicum of truth. What causes misinformation to endure is an unwillingness or inability to look more closely to ferret out the facts. This is especially true in understanding hospice care, which is closely allied with sickness, death, and dying—fraught topics that many avoid rather than confront head-on. It’s estimated that nearly […]
Wearing a Style That’s All Your Own
What Are You Reading This Summer?
Two Ways to Help Seniors Manage Their Money
The money a senior saves throughout his or her life represents more than just accumulated assets. It represents their ability to maintain freedom and autonomy during retirement years. It also provides the ability to access any specialized care they need as they age and create a legacy to leave behind. That means safeguarding financial resources […]