As an estate planning attorney in Virginia, I have unfortunately seen many circumstances where a person goes through the time and expense of having an estate plan done, only to fail to update their beneficiaries on their financial … [Read more...]
Estate Planning Attorneys Warn About Matching Beneficiaries to Those Named in Your Will or Trust
August 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
August is “What Will Be Your Legacy?” Month!
August 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Many of us are so caught up in the here-and-now of the present that we fail to consider our distant future. We may get around to it later in life, after we have lived awhile–wondering what we might be remembered for, or what we … [Read more...]
6 tips that can help delay or prevent cataracts
August 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The world's leading cause of blindness, cataracts occur when the lens of the eye becomes clouded. In most cases, lens fibers clump together due to age-related deterioration. Cataracts, however, can develop in younger individuals … [Read more...]
Pain should never be considered a “normal” part of the aging process
August 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Pain should never be considered a “normal” part of the aging process. It is a symptom, and can be a sign of a serious problem and should never be left untreated or under-treated. In both cases, the pain can lead to depression, … [Read more...]
Profanity, Yoga, and Robots: Fighting Pain
August 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
3 Surprising Pain Remedies:"Profanity, Yoga, and Robots"That felt better. No, I'm not kidding.#3 Profanity:"Scientists from Keele University found that letting . . . foul language can have a powerful painkilling effect, … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy Steps to Monitor Medications
August 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Pills, pills, and more pills. Senior citizens take an average of 6 to 8 prescription medications, herbal supplements, and over-the-counter drugs per day. For some people, it can be an overwhelming responsibility to manage. To … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Ease the Burden When Caring for Kids and Aging Parents
August 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
5 Ways to Ease the Burden When Caring for Kids and Aging ParentsDid you know we just completed National Sandwich Generation Month? You may have never heard of it before, but if you care for aging parents and young children, … [Read more...]
