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Estate Planning Mini-Dictionary
Estate Planning can be very confusing to the layman. Much of that confusion is due to a bevy of terms that are not used in common conversation by many people who are not lawyers. Because the language can be confusing, even asking a question can...
When to Ask for the Keys to the Car
Car driving is a lifeline for many seniors. It is the basis for their independence allowing them to visit friends and family, access areas of activity such as shopping and participate in activities in the community -- until such freedom risks...
Home Care vs. Institutionalized Care
In the past, it has been common for seniors to abandon their homes of many years and move into assisted living facilities or nursing homes. The consequent feelings of anonymity an isolation are common with such a dramatic transfer. These days,...
Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: Are You Confused?
Frequently people refer to the group of symptoms that define Dementia by the more specific disease called Alzheimer’s. Dementia is not a single disease. It refers to a general decline in certain mental abilities overall and can be caused by...
Before You Step in to Help… 10 Questions to Ask Your Parents About their Finances
You might have known the day was coming. Your elderly parents are no longer able to reliably manage their finances. Bills are going unpaid or they are “helping” people who may randomly call on the phone preying on kind-hearted elderly people. Or...