It is important for a condition like Alzheimer’s to have a strong power of attorney. Additionally, it is important to know that a good “basic” advance-directive document needs considerable supplementation when it comes to a dreadful illness like ALS –…
New troubling data regarding middle-income baby boomer retirement care preparedness is revealed by The Blackstone Group, an independent research firm, on behalf of Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement. According to the survey above, the bleak financial reality of…
Although COVID-19 continues to spread among nursing homes, valuable and accurate data pinpointing areas of concern is often rife with haphazard data collection providing skewed information. The most recent Kaiser Family Foundation data analysis indicates that federal policymakers are slow…
The phrase is Latin and it is “per stirpes,” often mistaken for “per stripes”, like a zebra. Some bits of property law are extremely ancient in origin and this is one of them. Most people want their property to…
There are specific and quite different benefits for both wills and trusts when planning your estate. Each state has specific laws and regulations governing these legal documents. You can have both a will and a trust; however, the information in…
It might be hard to imagine that the little child who once needed you for everything becomes an adult overnight when they turn 18. Now your child is free to vote, marry, apply for a credit card, make medical and…
Because of Coronavirus, Americans have been made to think about mortality and how to make sure our loved ones are taken care of especially if we die unexpectedly. Life insurance can be an affordable way to provide for our children,…
As Americans get older, living options can become a concern. Available options are tied to the resources a senior has to cover living costs, and vary widely in cost, assistance, and care provided. In addition to budget considerations, seniors must…
The Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month began in March of 1987, calling upon all Americans to provide the opportunities and encouragement necessary for people with developmental disabilities to reach their potential. Since then, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities…
When a caregiver needs a break, respite care is a good substitute. If possible, these breaks should be scheduled regularly, giving the caregiver time to rest. It can be for a short period like a day or a few hours…