Long-Term Care Insurance 2.0: The Hybrid Policy You have probably heard about the astronomical costs of long-term care such as nursing-home care if you become seriously ill or injured. It’s a common concern in my office – how will we pay for our care if we need...
February has been celebrated as American Heart Month since 1963 to urge Americans to join the fight against heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for both men and women. It is also a great opportunity to consider who is the best person to act as your...
The retirement years are supposed to be carefree—but what if you neglected to take the required minimum distribution (RMD) from one or more of your retirement accounts or took a distribution that was lower than required? This could be a costly mistake resulting in a...
According to the American Psychological Society, elder abuse is the infliction of physical, emotional/psychological, sexual or financial harm on an older adult. Elder abuse can also take the form of intentional or unintentional neglect of an older adult by the...
Age comes with wisdom. Unfortunately, it also comes with some forgetfulness. Fortunately, there are things you can do to keep the brain sharp — small daily habits that can reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Exercise is one recommended daily habit. It...
With changes in medicine, technology, and socioeconomics, it’s no surprise that that assisted living is changing, too. The rising cost of assisted living means that some families are looking to new alternatives, while those who consider traditional assisted living...
