In our regularly updated blog, we discuss a wide range of topics of interest to Michigan seniors and their families. Learn what estate planning documents are essential in case of incapacity due to illness or injury, why you might benefit from creating a trust, how to use Medicaid benefits to pay for long-term care needs, and much more. To discuss your specific concerns, please contact our office to request a free initial consultation.
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Enjoying the Summer SunThe past month has been incredibly busy as we work to get our office back up to speed. We’re all excited to be fully open once again and to return to having face-to-face meetings. Of course, we’re continuing to take all manner of precautions as we welcome people back into the office, as the health... Read More »
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Michigan Parkinson Foundation Offers Virtual Support GroupPlease see the following email I received from the Michigan Parkinson Foundation. The Foundation’s support groups are wonderful, but sometimes life gets in the way of attending a group meeting. Now they are offering a “virtual meeting” where you can get the benefits of a Parkinson support group in the comfort of your own home. ... Read More »
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Celebrating the Season of Dinner: How to Enjoy Holiday Feasts Without OverindulgingLast month, we had a few tips to help you eat a little healthier during Thanksgiving. This month, we have a few more tips to avoid overindulging during the rest of the holiday season. For some families, the holiday season is the only time of the year they see one another. Relatives come from around... Read More »
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More Scary Times For Nursing Home Residents. Will The State’s New COVID “Regional Hubs” Help?The elderly population is at much higher risk for severe illness or death from COVID-19. It’s heartbreaking how the virus is battering elderly nursing home residents. Should we move infected patients to skilled nursing homes that house our most vulnerable? It’s a difficult dilemma. Yes, we need housing for COVID patients – but, no, we... Read More »
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What are you thankful for?“Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.” ~ Guillaume Apollinaire Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and give thanks for our many blessings. I think it’s natural sometimes to focus on what we don’t have instead of the things we are grateful... Read More »
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Communities Bring Together People of All AgesImagine sharing your land with a community of around 30 other families. You each have your own homes, but the land is cared for by all. Your neighbors range from young families with babies to single retirees, and everyone knows everyone else. You are regularly involved in planning activities with your neighbors, and you have... Read More »