The senior citizen population in this country is increasing rapidly as the baby boomer generation ages, and the influx of international migration continues. Although the US average life expectancy has seen a slight three-year decline, many Americans, men and women,…
When your child turns 18 it might be difficult to realize that little person who once needed you for everything is now an adult. Now your child is free to vote, marry, apply for a credit card, make medical and…
My family and I don’t own much. Can’t we put off planning until we can afford it? You shouldn’t. It is crucial to give legal authority to a person of your choice, to care for your children if anything should…
I plan to leave bank accounts to my children when I’m gone. Can’t I just make the children joint owners? That idea sounds better than it truly is. Yes, you would avoid court proceedings when you pass. But you’d put…
Senior home-sharing is experiencing a resurgence in popularity among American seniors during the coronavirus pandemic. The danger of COVID-19 infection in nursing homes and other long-term care living facilities, coupled with the isolation seniors have been facing, makes the idea…
Wills and trusts have specific, however different, benefits for estate planning purposes. Each state has specific laws and regulations governing these legal documents. You can have both a will and a trust; however, the information in each should compliment the…
High unemployment rates related to COVID-19 business closures have hurt business owners and their workers, many of whom are over the age of 50. Though workers of all ages have felt the effects of unemployment or reduced working hours, older…
Telemedicine is becoming the digital information source of healthcare-related services. Not long-ago telemedicine was an innovative practice, primarily a supplement to hospitals’ information strategy managing patient care and their data more efficiently. During the coronavirus pandemic and its associated urgent…
Living arrangements for aging Americans frequently lean towards aging in place. Nearly all older adults prefer to age in the comfort of their long time homes and familiar community surroundings. Aging in place often means living alone. Pew Research findings…
It is not uncommon for family members to argue over mom or dad’s favorite items when that parent dies. Arguments can take place over things like a coffee mug, a piece of jewelry or a painting. These types of arguments…
