Living Will or Power of Attorney: Which is Right for You?
Making the right choice for ensuring your medical needs are taken care of, should you become incapacitated, is one of the most important decisions you can ever make. In general,...
Understanding the Basics of Estate Planning
Estate planning isn’t something about which people like to think. After all, planning for your death means that you have to think about your death. It is, however, an important...
Veterans in Ohio: Getting the Most of Your Benefits
In the United States, perhaps more than in many other countries, we place a lot of value on our veterans. It’s unfortunately sometimes not shown by the public, or by...
Eye Care for Seniors: Medicaid and Medicare Options
Proper eye care is essential to our overall health, much more than many people realize. While it’s true that many people experience natural deterioration of vision as they get older,...
When a Senior Can and Can’t Sign a Will
Wills, trusts and powers of attorney are essential tools to plan for your senior years. They allow you to protect your finances, ensure that your last wishes are met, and...
Improving the Senior’s Nursing Home Experience This Summer
Adjusting to life in a long-term care facility or nursing home can be really hard for a senior. Many younger people have a hard time understanding why their elderly loved...
What to Do When Your Parent Doesn’t Want Care
Getting care for an aging parent can be a stressful time. You have to figure out how you can trust someone you don’t know with all of their daily needs,...
6 Ways to Keep Seniors Safe in the Summer Heat
Spring is officially here, and summer will be here before you know it! In just a couple months we’ll be engaging in cookouts, swimming, gardening, and outdoor entertaining. It’s a...
Dental Insurance and Medicare/Medicaid for Seniors
Medicare is part and parcel of aging. It’s an important means by which seniors can access important healthcare coverage when they need it. These services are vital for many seniors...
4 Red Flags Your Senior Is Experiencing Fraud
Fraud and scams are a real danger to senior citizens, who are seen by scammers as easy prey for their schemes. The reason is that elders tend to be more...
Knowing When It’s Time for a Nursing Home
Placing your elder loved one in a nursing home is never an easy decision. Many seniors, when they are moved to long term care facilities, feel abandoned and alone. You...
Finding a Good In-Home Caretaker in Ohio
As seniors age, it becomes crucial to make sure their needs are met in terms of medical requirements, comfort, and sometimes just engaging in basic hygiene and daily tasks. For...