What Does it Mean to be Dementia Friendly?
“A Dementia-Friendly community is informed, safe, and respectful of individuals living with dementia, their families and caregivers, and provides supportive options that foster a good quality of life.” DFAmerica.org The Dementia Friendly Movement Dementia Friendly America envisions an America where individuals living with dementia and their care partners can live, engage, and thrive in the […]
Can Caregiver Burnout Be Prevented?
Providing care for an aging relative or loved one is often physical and emotionally challenging. Learn how to recognize the early signs of burnout – and how to prevent it.
Why Is Self-Care So Important for Caregivers?
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 59% of Alzheimer’s caregivers and 41% of non-Alzheimer’s caregivers report their emotional stress as high or very high.
9 Tools to Make Home Caregiving Easier
Caregiving is hard, but don’t let your home make it harder.
Estate Planning Strategies for a Family Business
Effective estate planning ensures the longevity of your family business by addressing succession, tax efficiency and governance for future generations.
Creating a Senior Life Plan to Reduce the Burden on Loved Ones as You Age
A senior life plan can reduce the burden on loved ones by addressing medical, financial and legal needs before they become urgent.
Resolve to Do Your Estate Planning in 2025
Creating or reviewing an estate plan is something that many people know they should do but often put off. It’s natural to say things like: “I’ll take care of it later,” or “I don’t have enough money to have an estate plan.” However, life and circumstances happen that may be out of your control. Every adult needs…
Money Tips for the New Year
If you want to look back on 2025 with great satisfaction, here are some financial moves you might make now or soon.
Don’t Fall for These Medicaid and Estate Myths
Since estate issues, one way or another, affect everyone over time (since death does) and since Medicaid planning has for many years been a topic of popular conversation—and popular misconceptions in the U.S., it is not unusual that both subjects have generated misunderstandings and, in some cases, folklore that has persisted.
Required Minimum Distribution Changes for 2025
New withdrawal requirements for inherited IRAs create tax planning challenges for beneficiaries.
