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Scamming Seniors

Scamming Seniors

It is said that the fastest growing crime in the country is robbing seniors of their savings.  Sometimes it is by people that seniors know and trust. Often it is by total strangers.  The total damage annually, just among older adults, is over $36 billion.The sad part...
How to Help a Senior

How to Help a Senior

While there is no such thing as “typical” seniors, as they age, there are a few basic lifestyle things a family or friend can do to make their lives more comfortable.Nearly 15 million older adults in the U.S. live alone, many feeling that they would be a burden on...
Dealing with Edema

Dealing with Edema

Edema, once called “Dropsy”, is a condition that causes swelling in certain areas of the body.  It often emerges as a result of leaking capillaries which seep fluid into the surrounding tissues, producing the swelling.  It might not seem like a reason to seek medical...
Preparing to Talk to an Estate Attorney

Preparing to Talk to an Estate Attorney

In our previous BLOG titled “Independence Day” we talked about what you should do to put your estate in a proper condition.  Part of that advice was to consult an Estate Planning Attorney.  This article talks about how to prepare for that meeting. The meeting with...