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Sundown syndrome is a common source of frustration for those with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, but these tips...
Choosing a tutor: Know the options for your child
Perhaps you’ve noticed that your child’s grades are slipping in a certain subject and he or she needs an academic...
4 ways having a toddler changes the relationship with your partner
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Everyday activities such as dressing and personal grooming can be difficult for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their caregivers. People with Alzheimer’s or...
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What is PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care For The Elderly) and how do you qualify?
When federal and state government agencies began to develop community-based health services in the 1970s, the federal government, through the...
What happens when term life insurance expires
Picture it: 10, 20, 30 years ago. Your past, responsible self purchased life insurance that would keep your family covered...
How to select the right insurance advisor
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Do you need a probate lawyer? 4 questions to ask
Navigating the probate process can be tricky and time-consuming for any executor. As the person in charge of carrying out the...
The 6 steps of probating an estate
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Do you need a health care proxy if you’re married?
A health care proxy, also known as a durable power of attorney for health care or a medical power of attorney, is...
Best online end-of-life planning and document services
The multitude of documents required to create an end-of-life plan can feel overwhelming. For health care, there are medical directives...
Should older adults buy life insurance?
One of the main benefits of life insurance is ensuring that your dependents would be provided for in the event of your...
You probably need to update your beneficiaries. Here’s why
You’re asked to name a beneficiary many times over throughout your lifetime—each time you start a new job that offers...
Digital estate plans: Why you need it and how to create yours
You already know an estate plan can make it easier to transfer your financial assets and physical property after death....
Should you consider an irrevocable trust?
The word irrevocable evokes permanent, set-in-stone arrangements. And that’s exactly what it means in describing this type of trust. Once...
Should you set up a testamentary trust? What you need to know
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Revocable living trusts: The basics
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4 ways to avoid probate
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How to spend down your assets to qualify for Medicaid
Many aging adults need help with daily personal tasks—things like bathing, dressing, eating, using the toilet, or taking medications. Medicare doesn’t...
Hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia in people with Alzheimer’s and dementia
People with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can be beset by hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia. Sometimes, these distortions can be directly caused by changes...
What’s the difference between delirium and dementia?
When interning at a nursing home, I encountered a patient who was complaining that her medication was causing hallucinations. But...
Could a geriatrician be the best doctor for you?
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As a financial caregiver, there are many documents and accounts you must have access to in order to do a good...
Life insurance: What are the types + how to buy it
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Checklist: Everything you need to do after someone dies
After a loved one dies, it can be hard to think of anything beyond your immediate sadness and grief. But...
How to make a living will
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What’s the difference between an advance directive and a DNR?
If you’re ever unable to make your own medical decisions, the paperwork you’ve set up ahead of time can be...
4 things you must know about estate taxes
You know what they say about death and taxes—and when it comes to estate taxes, sometimes death isn’t even the...
How to create a health care proxy
Who would you pick to make medical decisions for you if you were no longer able to make them on...