Age With Confidence
And Grace
In the United States, demographic and cultural shifts are occurring. The baby boomer generation continues to “gray” the country and is changing the way individual states set budgets and health care policies. More attention will be paid to the needs of people under the...
Planning for end-of-life is never a pleasant or easy topic to think about, let alone talk about. However, if we are honest with ourselves, death is a normal part of life. Planning for how your assets will be distributed after death is critical to financial...
There are many of us who have seen friends and loved ones die slowly and dehumanizingly as a result of Alzheimer's disease. In the final stages of this and other dementia diseases, there comes a time when your loved one can no longer speak, recognize family members,...
The number of Americans who are widowed or divorced has reached record levels, causing new partnerships to form among older Americans. The US Census Bureau reports that more than half of all older adults have only married once, opting to stay legally single in their...
Supporting your loved one in a nursing home is crucial to their well-being. Residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are disproportionately affected by the flu, pneumonia, COVID 19, and other contagious diseases. According to the American Family...
The cornerstone of philanthropy has long been charitable giving. People enjoy making meaningful contributions to causes that are close to their hearts. For those who wish to support charitable organizations while also benefiting from tax advantages and income streams,...
The purpose of probate court is to verify the validity of a will and to ensure that an executor handles the decedent's assets, debts, and final tax filings in accordance with the decedent's wishes and the law. To begin probate, a personal representative or executor...
As a general rule, trusts are created when property or assets are managed for the benefit of another person or entity. The person or entity is known as the trustee and has the responsibility of making decisions in the best interest of the trust beneficiary. Trusts are...
With the advent of artificial intelligence, senior care is evolving. A growing aging population needs competent and consistent health aides. In the United States, the healthcare industry employs over 4.5 million nursing aides, orderlies, home health aides, and...
If you plan for the possibility of becoming incapacitated and needing an agent to handle your affairs, a power of attorney is a crucial tool. These legal documents can grant broad authority to one or more power of attorney agents to transact business or make medical...
