Alzheimer’s – Planning for the Future
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the most devastating pieces of news anyone can face. It turns your life upside down and hammers home a lot of things. Among these is the necessity to plan your future. When the time comes that your affairs have to be settled, [...]
It’s Never Too Soon to Plan Your Estate
Planning your estate is of vital importance to the future of the loved ones you leave behind. With the right help it’s not a difficult process, though there are legal complications that arise. Unfortunately, far too many people put it off for years and then, one day it’s too late [...]
The Stages of Retirement Planning
If you are getting ready to retire or have recently retired, you may be nervous about having enough money. Long gone are the days of working your entire life for an employer who would provide you with a pension for the rest of your days. Now you need to think [...]
Having the Nursing Home Discussion
It is never easy making the decision to move an elderly loved one into a nursing home. Usually the decision comes after all of the other options seem to have been tried and are no longer viable. […]
Helping Elderly Loved ones With Finances
As we age we lose the ability to do things we were once able to do. While many times these are physical things, mental impairment can also happen. This might place an elderly person in a situation where they are no longer able to handle their own personal finance and [...]
What to Do About Abuse of Power of Attorney
Choosing a power of attorney is an important part of every estate plan. The person who is granted power of attorney has the ability to speak for an elderly person who has given them that right. This means in financial, medical and most legal matters. […]
Tips to Maximize your Social Security Benefits
Many seniors depend on Social Security benefits as their main source of income. Unfortunately they may not be maximizing the benefits that are available to them. There are plenty of ways to increase your social security benefits. Make sure you and your spouse are getting the most out of social [...]
Where to Begin With Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease
Unfortunately Alzheimer’s disease is something that a large number of elderly and families with elderly loved ones must face. While the focus of discussions after diagnosis often focuses on treatment, one area that is often avoided is the financial aspect of the disease. […]