Discussing the Future with Your Aging Parent
Your parent is getting on in age, but you don't have a clear idea if there is a plan in place for their care. It is a difficult topic to broach; no one wants to talk about death and the…
Ensure Your Wishes With an Estate Plan
The importance of making end of life preparations cannot be stressed enough. Many people put off making these plans thinking there is always time. The sad reality is that none of us are guaranteed time. Others may be bothered by…
Simple Tips for Saving Money in Your Senior Years
Your senior years should not be plagued with money woes. The stress that money problems bring not only ruins your aging experience but can also be disastrous to your health. Rising health care costs and your increased need for health…
Do You Need A Trust and If So, What Kind?
This is a common question we hear. Read on for information to help figure out whether you need a trust and, if so, what kind fits your specific situation. For example, maybe you have a disabled child and you want…
Seniors Can Benefit from Emotional Support Animals
Most of us know what a service animal is, but the use of emotional support animals is becoming more common. An emotional support animal is a companion animal that provides benefits to a person who has an emotional or mental…
Steps to Choosing the Right Nursing Home
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is an important decision and should be carefully considered. It is important for families to take the time to explore nursing home options and to carefully assess the nursing home facilities in…
Medicare and Social Security at Risk
According to a recent government report, available here, Medicare and Social Security are at risk of insolvency. Unless action is taken, Social Security will exceed its income by 2020, whereas Medicare is projected to exceed its hospital insurance fund by 2026.…
A Family Caregiving Meeting Can Be an Essential Tool
A family caregiving meeting is an essential tool when dealing with the care of an aging loved one. These meetings are beneficial for helping to keep all family members abreast of decisions that need to be made along with changes…
Long Term Care Costs
The elephant in the room that no one talks about. This somewhat tired metaphor references an unseen but very much felt significant issue that everyone knows exists but no one wants to talk about. In estate planning it is without…
Communication is Everything!
Have you tried to communicate with your family in your planning documents? Most people do not communicate with their children about what is to happen with their property when they die. Even more important, few people communicate with descendants, including…