Why Elderly Abandonment Is an Issue and How to Avoid It
Elder abandonment is a serious problem in our society and many thousands of people every year suffer from the consequences of this issue. Whether it’s neglect, irresponsibility or malicious action, it’s an issue that has to be addressed, as it can threaten any family who has the responsibility of caring [...]
Death with Dignity Act: What You Need to Know
Death with Dignity laws are an important aspect of senior end-of-life planning. These laws allow adults who are terminally ill and mentally competent to request prescription medication which can hasten their death, instead of prolonging their life. Currently, Ohio does not have such a law on the books; however, a [...]
4 Low-Impact Exercises to Keep Seniors Healthy
It doesn’t matter how old you are, exercise is vital to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. As you get older, it’s even more vital to your longevity. However, seniors can’t always do the kinds of high-impact aerobics and weight training in which younger people engage, and they need to pursue a [...]
Do You Want to Blend Into Your Blended Family
It’s called a “Blended Family.” You’re in one and may or may not even be familiar with the term! It’s when a man or woman gets married and the respective spouses bring children into the union. Go back 20, 30 or 40 years and this arrangement wasn’t quite as common. [...]
The Four Steps to Successfully Putting Your Blended Family Asset and Estate Planning Process Together
One day you’re single with children (either grown or growing up way too fast right before your eyes), and the next thing you know you’ve gotten married and your spouse has children as well. Congratulations! You’re now part of what’s commonly referred to these days as a “Blended Family.” Actually [...]
10 Steps to Take After Your Senior Loved One Suffers a Bad Fall
Slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of serious injury and disability among senior citizens. A fall that for a younger person might take a week to heal, can in some cases take a year or more, and even result in permanent disability for an older person. It’s important [...]
5 Signs of Alzheimer’s and What Steps to Take Next
Learn five early signs of Alzheimer’s disease and explore the steps to take to plan for care and the future of your loved one and their assets. […]
The Difference Between a Trust and a Will: Which is Right for You?
You’ve worked hard all your life trying to get ahead and leave something behind for your loved ones. You want to have some degree of control over who gets what. Everyone has an estate, even people who have relatively modest possessions, and that means you’ll need to decide on a [...]