Whether at home or in a long-term care facility, elderly Americans are facing rising incidents of mistreatment and abuse as social isolation during the pandemic creates more vulnerabilities. Stay-at-home guidelines isolate seniors from the systems that can protect...

We have all heard about the astronomical costs of nursing-home care if you become seriously ill or injured. You might also know that Medicare would cover only a minimal amount of those costs. Private insurance doesn’t seem like a good bet either, if you’ve heard...

Couples often bring children into their marriage from a prior marriage or union and then have children together. This is often referred to as a blended family. Blended families highlight the need for careful estate planning to make sure the needs of each spouse are...

Most of us know what a service animal is, but the use of emotional support animals is becoming more commonplace. An emotional support animal is a companion animal that provides benefits to a person who has an emotional or mental health disorder. In order to be...

Your last will and testament is a set of legal instructions that communicates your wishes regarding your dependents and how to disperse of your property when you die. If you have people who you love and care for, then creating a will for your peace of mind and their...

Family members have a natural desire to assist in providing care to their aging relatives. The love and care many adult children receive growing up become reciprocal, particularly in the case of their aging parents. But with the advent of longer lives, it is not...

Many parents feel uncomfortable talking to their kids about their wealth.  Talking about how much money or property you have is usually viewed as taboo.  Asking someone else about what they have is often considered impolite. But failing to talk to kids about how much...

Turning 65 years of age is a milestone on many levels. Before this birthday, there is a hefty checklist that you need to address to continue aging successfully. Overall the most crucial thing to do before turning 65 is to invest your time wisely crafting the best...

During this COVID-19 pandemic, you should be asking the following question: if you or a loved one comes down with a life-threatening illness, how far would you want extreme life-prolonging measures to be tried? For us who are particularly vulnerable – seniors, those...

Your senior years should not be plagued with money woes. The stress that money problems bring not only ruins your aging experience but can also be disastrous to your health. Rising health care costs and your increased need for health care can add up to big bills that...