The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one out of five senior falls is the cause of a serious injury such as a broken bone or head trauma. Injuries of this sort can make life difficult for an…
A letter of instruction (LOI) is an important part of any comprehensive estate plan. A letter of instruction can help your loved ones manage important information about you. A LOI conveys your desires, includes practical information about where to find…
An inheritance can be the source of costly mistakes related to Medicaid which should be avoided. When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The inheritance must be handled carefully to…
You may be asked to be power of attorney for a member of your family or a close friend. This person may be planning for when they might become unable to take care of their affairs. For example, they might…
Because of the coronavirus, the elderly population is experiencing isolation from their family and extended community interaction, increasing the likelihood of neglect. With the flu season fast on approach this isolation and the possibility of a resurgence of COVID-19, older…
The electronic infrastructure that powers our lives, including seniors aging in place, in retirement communities, assisted living facilities, and in nursing homes is a service frequently taken for granted. Everything is fine while devices, enterprise servers, and cloud services are…
What is a guardianship? A guardianship is usually defined as a protective legal proceeding for someone who is incapacitated and unable to manage his/her own affairs. Incapacitated means that the elder is no longer able to receive and evaluate information…
You should review your estate planning documents regularly to make sure they’re still good, especially with big life changes like births, marriages, divorces, and moving to another state. Children grow up, marriages dissolve, property gets sold, residences change. That’s why…
When your child turns 18 (in most states), it might be difficult to imagine that little child who once needed you for everything has now become – overnight – an adult. Now your child is free to vote, marry, apply…
With age comes wisdom. Unfortunately, it also comes with some forgetfulness. Fortunately, there are things you can do to keep the brain sharp, small daily habits which can reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Four key factors in staying mentally…