Keeping your estate plan tidy will benefit your family. Most people do not enjoy cleaning their home. Despite this fact, it is less work to keep things tidy than to deep clean after an extended period of neglect. The same could be said of estate planning. According to a recent Chicago Business Journal article titled […]
Aging adults should have a health care power of attorney. It does not hurt to be prepared. Businesses and schools run fire and tornado drills so employees and students know what to do in case of an emergency. Although it can feel silly or inconvenient at the time, being prepared can save lives and lower […]
Navigating how to pay for long-term care is important financial planning. If you search our blog posts over the years (more than 3,000 of them), then you will find that I cover the subject of long-term care. A lot. Life tends to have a distinct arc. Babies come into the world completely dependent on others. […]
Blood clots can cause significant health problems or death. The human body is truly incredible. Multiple systems like the cardiovascular system and digestive system together allow people to live. Because each part of the body is dependent on the others, problems within one system can lead to major health issues. According to a recent AARP […]
Passing a house to heirs can be complicated whether it is a vacation home or a primary residence. For many homeowners, their personal residence is one of their most significant assets. In addition to its monetary value, the family home or vacation home also holds memories. There may be a lot of laughter in the […]
Creating an estate plan should be treated as a priority. What people value can be see in what they actually prioritize. Students can say their education is important to them but spend little time studying. Athletes who do not practice demonstrate they do not want to improve or win. According to a recent The Street […]
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 […]
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. […]
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