In the recent economic downturn, many homes have lost considerable value and stock portfolios have plummeted. If this is the case for you, as it is for many of our clients, you may need to change your will or amend your living … [Read more...]
Print This PageGovernment Program Pays Family Members for Taking Care of Mom and Dad
June 4, 2009 by
Looking for a way to help Mom and Dad pay for Home care or assisted living? Perhaps you are their caregiver. Wouldn't it be nice to receive some extra income to help you provide their care? There is financial help available for … [Read more...]
Print This PageToo Soon Old
May 20, 2009 by
A very touching poem has been winging its way across the Internet for a couple of years now, but I just recently read it for the first time. Often entitled "Crabby Old Man," you may have already seen it, but it's worth another … [Read more...]
Print This PagePlanning for Long-Term Care (Part 3)
February 26, 2009 by
In Part 1 of this series I outlined the necessity to create a good Long Term Care Plan and in Part 2 I discussed the three most essential documents found in that plan.The first essential document is a General Power of Attorney … [Read more...]
Print This PagePlanning for Long-Term Care (Part 2)
February 16, 2009 by
"Long-Term Care" refers to the broad spectrum of medical and support services provided to persons who have lost some or all capacity to function on their own due to a chronic illness or disabling condition, and who are expected to … [Read more...]
Print This PagePlanning for Long-Term Care (Part 1)
February 5, 2009 by
Are you one of the millions of Americans who made a New Year’s Resolution to plan for long-term care? Have you started it yet?As financially responsible adults, most of us are prepared for some unexpected disasters – we pay for … [Read more...]
Print This PageEight Steps to Less Stressful Caregiving
January 27, 2009 by
Taking care of a loved one with special needs can be exhausting and stressful. Often due to the lack of outside help, a devotion to the person needing care, or the tunnel vision that can accompany exhaustion, caretakers don't take … [Read more...]
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