We are following the news about Coronavirus and a second burst of the traditional flu that’s impacting people in our community. While we don’t believe that anyone should panic, we do want to encourage those with older loved ones or loved ones with weakened immune systems to be prepared. The CDC is encouraging everyone to have… Read More »
Check Out These 3 Power Tools As you age, it can be harder to tackle the home projects you once did without a second thought. That said, just because they appear harder doesn’t mean they’re impossible to do. And, luckily, with age comes experience; you know how to get a job done faster and… Read More »
1. It’s best for one member of the household to manage the finances. It’s not uncommon for one person in a household to be the one who pays the bills and manages all the accounts. Some people don’t necessarily enjoy being involved in the finances, so by default, one person shoulders the responsibility. While this… Read More »
Do you remember March 1965? For some people, it’s a distant memory. For those born after 1965, it’s a month and year in history. Here are three major events that took place in March, 55 years ago. On March 2, 1965, “The Sound of Music” was released in theaters. It starred Julie Andrews and… Read More »
March is an exciting month around here. First, March Madness is on! My brother, my two boys and I have developed something of a tradition over the last seven years — we travel out to the 2020 NCAA Final Four at the end of March. My brother is in Ohio, and we all fly in… Read More »
Getting back into dating can be hard when you’ve been out of the game for a few decades. In fact, some would-be romantics are so self-conscious about their age that they never even try! In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve rounded up some expert advice on dating at any age. Don’t fear online dating. Online… Read More »
While it’s easy for people to put estate planning on the back burner due to busy schedules or thinking they have plenty of time to get around to it, doing so can result in property and financial assets passing to unintended heirs in unintentional ways. Additionally, people fall into the belief that estate planning only… Read More »
February may be a short month, but there is a lot going on. To kick off the month, I’ll be attending the second annual National Alliance of Attorneys for Alzheimer’s Planning (N3AP) conference. This takes place Feb. 1 and 2 in sunny Tempe, Arizona. As a founding member of the N3AP, I am fortunate to… Read More »
When your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, talking with them about no longer driving is difficult. But it is an important discussion to have for their own safety and the safety of others. Click on the link below for some great tips on how to handle this situation in the best… Read More »
Isolation of vulnerable adults is a serious problem. For example, your sister is caring for mom and won’t let you visit. Or your brother is dad’s guardian and won’t let dad talk to you on the phone. Remember radio legend Casey Kasem? He suffered from Parkinson’s disease for years. His children wanted to visit. His… Read More »