Older adults are unlikely to recover from significant financial losses due to fraudsters finding ways to get around existing laws. We must provide them with more tools to protect their financial stability. In earlier decades, fraud schemes by snail mail…
Sadly, many of us have witnessed the slow and dehumanizing death of loved ones and friends suffering from Alzheimer's. In the final stages of this and other dementia diseases, there comes a time when your loved one can no longer…
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…
The process of estate planning involves the creation of a number of documents that specify a person's wishes. During the process, you can name people to make financial decisions on your behalf when you are unable. You can designate beneficiaries…
An advance health care directive, also called a living will, is a legal document indicating what actions you want medical professionals to take if you are unable to make your own decisions. A living will is crucial for all adults…
The current inflationary pressures are resulting in financial insecurity for many senior citizens in the US. Aside from cutting back on unnecessary expenses, many retirees or near retirement individuals should look to existing government programs to possibly qualify to receive…
Our world is filled with unpleasant news that makes us feel stressed. We also feel stress from injuries and illness. Chronic pain can be especially stressful. So finding ways to release and cope with pain and stress help people live…