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What is Probate and How Can it be Avoided?Elder Care Planning

What is Probate and How Can it be Avoided?

Probate is the court's oversight of an estate after death. What it involves and how families can avoid it.

Dan Vaughan, Esq., Kathi Ayers, Esq.Dan Vaughan, Esq., Kathi Ayers, Esq.Mar 2, 2016
How to Find Caregiver Resources in Your AreaFamily Caregiving

How to Find Caregiver Resources in Your Area

Help is closer than you realize. How to tap federal, state, and local programs built to support caregivers in your area.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiFeb 17, 2016
How Can I Know If My Family Needs More Estate Planning?Elder Care Planning

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

Estate planning is not only for the wealthy. How to know when it is time to call in a professional.

Dan Vaughan, Esq., Kathi Ayers, Esq.Dan Vaughan, Esq., Kathi Ayers, Esq.Feb 15, 2016
The Best Places for Aging Seniors to ExerciseSenior Health

The Best Places for Aging Seniors to Exercise

Movement keeps seniors strong and steady. The two best settings, the gym and the outdoors, for safe daily exercise.

Marisa GorbskyMarisa GorbskyFeb 12, 2016
What Information Does My Family Need in an Emergency?Care Coordination

What Information Does My Family Need in an Emergency?

Medical history, assets, key contacts: gathering this information now can carry your family through an emergency.

Dan Vaughan, Esq., Kathi Ayers, Esq.Dan Vaughan, Esq., Kathi Ayers, Esq.Feb 8, 2016
Is it Safe for My Aging Parents to Exercise?Senior Health

Is it Safe for My Aging Parents to Exercise?

Exercise can help aging parents stay strong, steady, and less prone to falls. How to do it safely.

Marisa GorbskyMarisa GorbskyFeb 5, 2016
What is a Financial Power of Attorney and Who Needs One?Elder Care Planning

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

If a loved one loses capacity, who handles the money? Why a financial power of attorney protects them before crisis hits.

Dan Vaughan, Esq., Kathi Ayers, Esq.Dan Vaughan, Esq., Kathi Ayers, Esq.Jan 29, 2016
What is the CMS Chronic Care Management Program?Elder Care Planning

What is the CMS Chronic Care Management Program?

Medicare's Chronic Care Management program extends care beyond the exam room. What it covers and how patients benefit between visits.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiJan 27, 2016
How to Implement the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Requirements In Your HomeSenior Safety

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

Small changes make a home accessible to everyone. How to apply ADA-style requirements so a loved one can move freely.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiJan 18, 2016
The Cost of Designing a Bathroom for Those with Limited MobilitySenior Safety

The Cost of Designing a Bathroom for Those with Limited Mobility

Designing a safe, accessible bathroom for limited mobility: a clear breakdown of what the usual items cost.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiDec 28, 2015
What Financial Documents Do I Need to Keep for My Aging Parents?Elder Care Planning

What Financial Documents Do I Need to Keep for My Aging Parents?

Keeping the right financial records protects your aging parents' assets in any situation. Which documents to hold onto.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiDec 21, 2015
The Cost of Designing a Kitchen for Those with Limited MobilitySenior Safety

The Cost of Designing a Kitchen for Those with Limited Mobility

Adapting a kitchen for limited mobility ranges widely in cost. What drives the price and how to budget for the changes.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiDec 11, 2015