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How to Protect Your Loved One From Internet Scams

Imagine going online and seeing a link to win a free cruise. The link, website, and entry form look and feel legitimate. The form asks you for your name, address, and contact information, which is a…

What is Probate and How Can it be Avoided?

What is Probate and How Can it be Avoided?

Probate is the court-supervised administration of assets passing through a person’s estate following his or her death.

How to Find Caregiver Resources in Your Area

How to Find Caregiver Resources in Your Area

If you are a Caregiver, you should know that there are federal, state, and local departments dedicated to providing caregivers with the resources they need.

How Can I Know if My Family Needs More Estate Planning?

How Can I Know If My Family Needs More Estate Planning?

Find out if and when you need to consult with an estate planning professional to create estate planning solutions to protect your family.

The Best Places for Aging Seniors to Exercise

The Best Places for Aging Seniors to Exercise

The two main places where seniors can and should exercise is at a fitness center and/or by taking advantage of the great outdoors.

What Information Does My Family Need in an Emergency?

What Information Does My Family Need in an Emergency?

Access to information such as medical history, assets, important contacts, etc, can make or break a family’s ability to support each other in an emergency.

Is it Safe for My Parents to Exercise?

Is it Safe for My Aging Parents to Exercise?

An exercise program for older adults can help your parents maintain strength and mobility, reduce the risk of injury from falls, and increase coordination.

How to Be a Financial Caregiver

What is a Financial Power of Attorney and Who Needs One?

A financial power of attorney gives someone else the ability to act on your behalf to make financial decisions and handle your administrative affairs. It is intended to protect you in case you become incapacitated.

What is the CMS Chronic Care Management Program?

What is the CMS Chronic Care Management Program?

In January, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched a new way for Medicare patients to receive more frequent personalized care outside of the doctor’s office. The new program is called Chronic Care Management…

How to Implement the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Requirements In Your Home

How to Implement the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Requirements In Your Home

Applying ADA requirements to your home ensures that persons with disabilities will have equal access to—and convenience in—all different types of spaces.