At the end of our lives, our last will and testament will lay out who shall receive our property, and which person (called the executor) will be in charge of settling our estate. For many reasons, beneficiaries can feel slighted…
When it comes to leaving your property to your children, the clearest choice is to divide everything into equal shares. That is the straightforward choice when all your children are doing equally well. But if not – if, for example,…
The revolution of Smart Persona Assistants is moving forward at a breakneck pace. It took approximately 30 years for the cellular telephone to begin outnumbering people on the planet, but smart personal assistants are projected to outnumber humans in half…
Assisted living rent cost can vary anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000 monthly. Depending on what type of care your loved one needs, assisted living can be the most affordable solution when compared to a nursing home ($5,000 to $10,000 or…
The aging population in America is mostly made up of the baby boomer generation as they are already retired or nearing retirement. However, what has not been widely reported is how the rest of the nation will provide care for…
If you became seriously ill or were injured while serving in the military, you may be eligible for VA disability compensation. In 2017, eligible veterans can receive up to $3,458 per month tax-free, depending on the level of disability and…
Because of the coronavirus, our elder population is experiencing isolation from their family and extended community interaction, increasing the likelihood of neglect. With the flu season fast approaching this isolation and the possibility of a resurgence of COVID-19, older Americans…
Sandy became a caregiver for her 85 yr-old mother. Sandy still worked full time and would help her mom in the evenings and weekends. Unfortunately, Sandy was in a serious car accident and would be out of work for at…
Your parent is returning home after a long stay in the hospital and in-patient rehabilitation after recently having a stroke. The care providers assure you that your parent will be fine returning home, but you still worry. How can…
Aging is not something that you can control, and it affects all family systems. It can be hard for adult children to imagine their parents as seniors and to understand and respond to the reality that each parent will age…