We are headed into the Holiday Season; children are thinking of Christmas presents, parents of family gatherings. Even with the joy of the season, we are also a year older and in some cases a little less “festive” as we were last year. The stress of Christmas shopping and get togethers may be more intense …
If you’re looking for assisted living, you know you can’t afford to make a poor decision when the stakes are so high. This is often a very stressful time for all family members and too often, just finding a place to start is tough. Selecting a senior living community can be made easier if you …
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So you woke up at bit early today, now you are trying to figure out how you can get Mom to her 3:30pm doctor’s appointment and see your son’s school baseball game at 4:00pm. Life today is active, especially for women ages 45 to 56 who care for both their parents and children. The label …
It’s late at night, you’re alone and driving home. You’re tired, but still have a couple miles to go. At last, you’re about a half mile from home. You relax and fall asleep at the wheel. You go off the road waking up as you’re going over some big bumps. You’re off the road and …
John is married and has three $100,000 life insurance policies. These policies have cash values of $35,000, $28,000 and $22,000 respectively. John and Mary are in their mid-70s and have done well accumulating assets during their working lives, but unfortunately, he had to move to a nursing home. After years of spending well over $100,000 …
Waited last month and the months before. Waiting today for hope tomorrow. Have you ever known someone who needs a transplant or is on the donor list? Did they receive their transplant? Most would say this is a time of uncertainty, stress and anxiety. The alternative of not receiving the organ is a short road …
The phone rings and your heart speeds up at the news: your mom has just been diagnosed with a chronic and painful disease. You know that there are many decisions to be made and that your mom and family will need information and support. This is more than just a medical condition. It will affect …
With Living By Your Design Life is often considered a journey, with many paths from which to choose. But as we age, that journey can become more difficult and direction is hard to find. Some of us find ourselves alone on the journey, unsure of which path to take or whom to turn to for …
We are headed into the Holiday Season; children are thinking of Christmas presents, parents of family gatherings. Even with the joy of the season, we are also a year older and in some cases, a little less “festive” as we were last year. The stress of Christmas shopping and getting together may be more intense …
What is home? This writer believes home is a major part of our identity. Chances are a married couple bought the home at a very exciting time of life. Families are raised in the home. Memories surround each room and piece of furniture. Vibrant bedroom colors may have been chosen by adult children when they …
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