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…
When Mom and Dad bought a timeshare in a holiday resort awhile ago, the resort agent suggested that they sign a deed leaving the share to their children, so that when the parents passed, the kids could continue to enjoy…
Today, COVID-19 has left many unprepared and confused. There are numerous reports of shortages of antibacterial hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and even toilet paper. While we can’t predict when something like COVID-19 might strike, we can take steps to prepare…
It is unfortunate that criminals come out of the woodwork whenever people are vulnerable or in need, and nobody needs reminding, these days, how many of us are in precisely that condition. The opportunities to exploit fear and need are…
As we get closer to the Biden Administration taking office, it is worth looking at the pledges and potential policies put forth. With a Democratic president, the House with a Democratic majority, and a closely divided Senate we could see…
Even though you understand your loved one's dementia behaviors are a symptom of the disease and not intentional or personally targeted to you, coping with them is often emotionally, financially, and physically challenging. Dementia, in particular, the prevalence of Alzheimer's…
A question we hear all the time is: “Can’t I just grab a will off the internet, do a transfer-on-death deed for my land, put my kids on my bank account, and be done with my estate plan?” It’s just…
As new and better protocols addressing safety in the prevention of coronavirus transmission are put into place, Americans are becoming more apt to travel by plane. Airports, airline personnel, and TSA agents are handling a huge increase in the number…
Ten common myths about risks for Alzheimer's disease Studies show that the most common worry for Americans as they age is memory loss, outpacing fears of insufficient monies, and loneliness. The most prevalent among all dementia is Alzheimer's disease. According…
Telemedicine is the digital information distribution of healthcare-related services. Not long-ago telemedicine was an innovative practice, primarily a supplement to hospitals' information strategy managing patient care and their data more efficiently. During the coronavirus pandemic and its associated urgent healthcare…