Today is the big day! Evan Farr's new book -- “Protect and Defend” -- is available NOW! “Protect and Defend” is the book that Evan has been working on for the past 8 months along with several of America’s other … [Read more...]
When a Nursing Home is the Best Choice for Everyone
As the Baby Boomer generation ages, more and more families are struggling to live with a loved-one suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. While memory loss can be a frightening experience for an aging parent or … [Read more...]
Making the Nursing Home Choice
While placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision, there may come a time when it is the right one. It will help if you do your homework and trust your instincts. According to the Department of Health and Human … [Read more...]
Will the Government Pay for My Long Term Care?
A study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says: "people who reach age 65 will likely have a 40 percent chance of entering a nursing home. About 10 percent of the people who enter a nursing home will stay there … [Read more...]
Tackling the “Sibling Situation”
Siblings often have trouble agreeing on anything, so why should it be any different when it comes to Mom and Dad’s elder care? Unfortunately those of us in elder law see quite often how families have a very difficult time when it … [Read more...]
Budgeting for Seniors
Budgeting is part of any effective Life Care Plan and becomes even more important when seniors experience a big life change, such as moving into an assisted living facility, losing a spouse or having a drastic change in health. … [Read more...]
Two Lessons from Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
You may be aware that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, fewer people realize that before October, is September: National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. More than 15,000 women will die from ovarian … [Read more...]
Social Support Activities Lead to Better Quality of Life As One Ages
How important is social support as a person ages? This may seem like an easy question to answer. Most people would not choose isolation and loneliness versus spending time with companions. However, can lack of social support … [Read more...]
Seniors: Gnashing Your Teeth Over the Cost of Dental Health?
Many adults know they need a living trust – not a will – to allow loved ones to skip the dreaded probate process after they are gone. But a lesser-known reality is that proper Medicaid planning may be necessary to ensure the … [Read more...]
Are you feeling HOT, HOT, HOT?
As I’m sure you’ve heard (and felt!) this week has already shown record-breaking temperatures across the country, and this heat wave is only expected to move further east through the end of this week. Temperatures are expected to … [Read more...]