In our community and around the country, countless people are adapting to a new way of doing things. Many people are now working from home, at least temporarily, or they may have been furloughed or laid off. Those who are already retired may find themselves with less to do. But no matter your situation, we’re… Read More »
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is a coronavirus relief package signed into law on March 18, 2020. A provision in this new law prevents states from terminating Medicaid benefits during the pandemic. In particular, the relief package prevents states from terminating any Medicaid recipients who were enrolled in Medicaid on or after March 18,… Read More »
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 »
Thrift and antique stores are often packed with objects no one wants. But in the mix of Depression-era glassware, dusty books, and vintage clothing, you can find treasure. Sometimes, you just have to look very closely. Here are three thrift store finds that were later discovered to be something amazing. The Declaration of Independence Though… Read More »
With the arrival of spring comes the annual tradition of spring-cleaning. You clean out your home and organize your garage — at least, you try to. But with all the tidying up, are you also “spring-cleaning” your finances? Cleaning up your finances every year is just as important as organizing your home. It’s an excellent… Read More »
From my perspective, the goal of estate planning is to provide peace of mind. It’s a way to ease the burden for your loved ones in the future. Many families end up in a situation where they’re dealing with countless people and challenges following the passing of a loved one. When an estate plan isn’t… Read More »
Terri Schiavo was the subject of one of the nation’s most famous and divisive end-of-life cases. Bobby Schindler is her brother, and he is the president of the Terri Schiavo Life and Hope Network. Schindler recently joined Rebecca A. Hobbs of ElderLawAnsers to tell his sister’s story. Terri Schiavo was only 26… Read More »
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 »