It is quite easy to mess up an estate plan. People often feel overly confident about their abilities. They watch a baking show on television and think they create equally delicious treats, especially if they adopt a British accent while baking. Others think they can write a book simply because they can appreciate a good […]
Clutter may not be a problem for those with dementia. Few people live in perfectly tidy homes. Bills and other mail pile up. Artwork from children and grandchildren cover the fridge and tabletops. Projects and other work settle onto desks (or just form their own piles). Sound familiar? If yes, do not despair or beat […]
Observing how people walk can provide information about their risk of dementia. Several factors have been connected to the development of dementia. Age is a significant factor. Genetics and lifestyle also play a role. Early detection can help slow development and prepare for appropriate treatment. According to a recent The New York Post article titled […]
It is possible to refuse an inheritance. Many people and cultures consider it rude to decline a gift. Chances are you were told to smile and thank your relative for the Christmas or birthday present you did not like. In fact, you may even have had to wear it the next time you saw this […]
The food people eat can benefit or harm them as they age. Food is essential to life. Without it, we would starve and our bodies would shut down. Although any meal or snack provides calories for your body to burn as fuel, not all options are equally beneficial. According to a recent Healthline article titled […]
Digital estate planning is essential for certain assets. The world has changed rapidly in the past several decades. With the invention of the internet and personal computers, the digital world has exploded. People can send mail, messages, and money digitally. Pictures can be stored, videos streamed, and personal profiles and channels curated. According to a […]
Long-term care can drain your assets significantly if you do not prepare. As people age, their bodies become more fragile. Eventually, they require assistance from others. For some, their health status may be strong enough to simply move in with a loved one who has few responsibilities. Even with loved ones willing and capable of […]
Missing teeth may have a connection to dementia. Many people have negative feelings about going to the dentist. Perhaps the aversions is due to the sound of the drill. Maybe there is a memory of nerve pain in a tooth. After all, who can forget Sir Laurence Olivier and Dustin Hoffman in the Marathon Man. […]
Placing real estate in a trust can be a good idea for some people. Not everyone owns real estate. Some individuals choose to live their entire lives in apartments to minimize their responsibilities at home when not at work. Others lived in a home but sold it after their children left for college or the […]
Sometimes signs of iron deficiency are overlooked. Vitamins and minerals are important to our physical health. Deficiencies can lead to small or significant health issues. Sometimes people do not consume enough of an essential vitamin or mineral in their diets. For others, genetics may mean having a harder time absorbing these elements. According to a […]
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