How to Choose a Nursing Home

How to Choose a Nursing Home

By National Institute on Aging A nursing home, also known as a skilled nursing facility, provides a wide range of health and personal care services. These services typically include nursing care, 24-hour supervision, three meals a day, and assistance with everyday activities. Rehabilitation services...

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Prevent Falls and Fractures

Prevent Falls and Fractures

By National Institute on Aging A simple thing can change your life—like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor. If you fall, you could break a bone, like thousands of older men and women do each year. For older people, a break can be the start of more serious problems, such as […]

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The Importance of Estate Planning

The Importance of Estate Planning

No one likes thinking about death, but sooner or later, we all need to make plans for the inevitable. Some people assume that their possessions will automatically transfer to their spouse or other family members if they die. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Estate planning offers some con...

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How to Effectively Share Caregiving Duties with Siblings

How to Effectively Share Caregiving Duties with Siblings

By Mary Campbell Anyone who has ever battled with a sibling about sharing toys, clothes, or living space knows that brothers and sisters can really mix it up. When adding the additional stress of caregiving for elderly parents or other relatives to sibling relationships, tensions can sometimes boil ...

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Using an LLC for Estate Planning

Using an LLC for Estate Planning

By Michelle Ullman, Investopedia Somewhere between a corporation and a partnership lies the limited liability company (LLC). This hybrid legal entity is beneficial for small-business owners and is also a powerful tool for estate planning. If you want to transfer assets to your children, grandchildre...

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4 Reasons Estate Planning is so Important

4 Reasons Estate Planning is so Important

By Donna Fuscaldo, Investopedia It seems like many people devote more time to planning a vacation, choosing a car to buy, or even selecting a spot to eat dinner than they do to estate planning—deciding who will inherit their assets after they’re gone. It may not be as fun to think about as booking a...

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Review Your Plan Regularly

Review Your Plan Regularly

You might think your job ends once you prepare a solid plan for your estate. General reviews are as crucial as updating your plan when major life events occur. Don’t forget to periodically review your legal documentation to reflect these happenings. A General Review Even if you don’t experience a li...

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