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Older Americans Who Are Isolated Are More Likely to Neglect Themselves
As a result of the Coronavirus, elderly people are experiencing isolation from family and extended community, which increases their risk of neglect. With the flu season fast on approach this isolation and the possibility of a resurgence of COVID-19, older Americans will likely continue living in 202. . .
17th January,2022
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What COVID-19 Means for Advance Directives
The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the importance of advance care planning and directives. Responses to vaccinations and understanding their efficacy, reinfection potential, and long-haul symptoms resulting from COVID-19 continue to baffle our scientific understanding. It appears the coronavirus will. . .
17th January,2022
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Being There for a Loved One Who Is in a Nursing Home
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, advocating for your loved one in a nursing home has become more demanding and complicated. Both residents and staff in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 outbreaks. In fact, during the first year of t. . .
17th January,2022
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Avoid the Pitfalls of Beneficiary Designations
It may seem simple to leave your property to your heirs. You make a will or a trust, you do a transfer-on-death deed for your real estate, you put your kids on your bank account, you designate beneficiaries for your life insurance and retirement accounts, and you’re done. If only things were that . . .
7th December,2021
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Considerations for Selecting Options for Care of a Loved One
It is natural for families to step into a caretaking role when a relative is injured, ill or elderly. The love and care many adult children receive growing up become reciprocal, particularly in the case of their aging parents. But with the advent of longer lives, it is not atypical that a senior par. . .
7th December,2021
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How to Include Cryptocurrency in Your Estate Planning
According to Florida Today, 46 million Americans own the well-known crypto asset, Bitcoin and the number of people owning cryptocurrency is growing steadily. Bitcoin was created in January 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system. This digital or virtual currency is held sec. . .
7th December,2021
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