If you’re like most people, you aren’t eager to spend time thinking about what would happen if you became unable to direct your own medical care because of illness, an accident, or advanced age. However, if you don’t do at least a little bit of planning — writing down your wishes about the kinds of […]
What is a Will?
A last will and testament is the most important building block to any estate plan. It should explain and clarify the details of what you want to happen with your property and other issues at the time of your death, but the extent to which it does so depends a great deal on the type of estate ... READ the POST
Watching Your Step: Avoiding And Dealing With Falls Whilst Caring For The Elderly
Anyone that has even a tiny amount of experience in caring for the elderly will be able to alert you to the pitfalls and hazards of the job as primary caregiver. One of the first things that any of these individuals will mention to you that relate directly to your role is the constant danger of ... READ the POST
Get it Together People!
If something was to happen to me, I did not want my family to have to have to worry about pulling all this information together. Also, as a member of the “sandwich generation”, I did not feel comfortable asking my Parents and In-Laws tough questions about their personal, medical, financial ... READ the POST
Estate Planning Tips for The Sandwich Generation
The “sandwich generation” accounts for a large segment of the population. These are people who find themselves caring for both their children and their parents at the same time. In some cases, this includes providing parents with financial support. As a result, estate planning — which traditionally ... READ the POST
Losing Control: Caring For The Elderly And Incontinence
Incontinence is an issue that very few people like to talk about. It is more common than you may think, with over 12 million United States residents suffering from it every day. People of all ages can suffer from the inconvenient and embarrassing condition, but the majority of those who do feel the ... READ the POST
