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How to Plan for Retirement

February 15th, 2013 · 2 Comments

None of us like to think about retirement. We’re a nation of people “living in the moment”, and planning for our autumnal years isn’t always our top priority. But whether we like it or not, we’ll all find ourselves clearing our desks one last time and looking forward to a life of relaxation – that [...]

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Tags: Legal · Retirement

Why Aging Seniors Need a Will

November 7th, 2012 · No Comments

Many people have an aversion to discussing a will, let alone creating one for themselves. While some people think the topic is too morbid to talk about, a last will and testament is important no matter how old you are. While it is a wise decision for anyone above the age of twenty-one, it is [...]

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Tags: Death and Dying · Legal · Seniors

Checklist of Legal and Financial Tips for Alzheimer’s Patients

June 6th, 2012 · No Comments

As most of us know, when someone has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s symptoms one of the first things families should do is to make sure legal and financial information is in order while their loved one can still be a part of the decision-making process. That means taking care of their legal matters and getting [...]

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Tags: Dementia and Alzheimer's · Legal

Finding Documents You Need For Your Loved One

January 20th, 2012 · No Comments

While feeding, bathing, and dressing your loved one may play an important role in performing care giving duties, there are other responsibilities that a caregiver may also need to include. Not only will you take care of their physical and emotional needs, but you may also become their primary caregiver and need to handle their [...]

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Tags: Caregivers · Legal · Seniors