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 Over the Counter Hearing Aids Prevent Dementia
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Care, Caregivers, Health Care
Posted August 2, 2023

Over the Counter Hearing Aids Prevent Dementia

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), hearing loss affects one-third of older adults. As difficulty hearing can lead to communication challenges and social withdrawal, it can also [...]

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 When Should I Include a Pour Over Will in My Estate Plan?
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By Linda Melancon
In General Estate Planning
Posted July 31, 2023

When Should I Include a Pour Over Will in My Estate Plan?

In creating an estate plan, you are proactively taking steps to ensure that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes in the event of your death or incapacity. One tool available [...]

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 Family Caregiving – You Mean I Need A Contract For That?
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Care, Medicaid Planning
Posted November 8, 2017

Family Caregiving – You Mean I Need A Contract For That?

This month is National Family Caregivers Month and what better time to recognize all of those who give so much of their time to help family members who are no longer able to care for themselves [...]

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 Estate Planning and Cremation: Louisiana Legalities
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By Linda Melancon
In Estate Planning Awareness
Posted May 3, 2017

Estate Planning and Cremation: Louisiana Legalities

Dying can be an expensive proposition these days.  A traditional funeral service and burial can run upwards of $10,000 when all of the funeral and cemetery fees are taken into account.  [...]

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 Keys, Please:  How to Gently Keep Unsafe Older Drivers Off the Road
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By Linda Melancon
In Caregivers, Elder Care
Posted March 14, 2017

Keys, Please: How to Gently Keep Unsafe Older Drivers Off the Road

When to Take the Keys: Recognizing Unsafe Driving Signs We as Americans are a freewheeling society.  We like our cars, and we like our freedom to go where we please, when we please.  [...]

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By Linda Melancon
In Category: Special Needs Planning
Posted January 9, 2017

Special Needs Legislative Update: The Special Needs Trust Fairness and the ABLE Acts

Special Needs Legislative Update A new year is an excellent time to take stock and take care of planning. In recent years, some changes have been made in the law that may help those looking to [...]

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By Linda Melancon
In Estate Planning Awareness, General Estate Planning, Probate/Succession
Posted December 7, 2016

Estate Tax Repeal: A Belated Christmas Gift?

Historically, the estate tax has come and gone, and in recent years, there has been a great deal of interest in trying to do away with the estate tax again. Donald Trump won this year’s [...]

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 They’ve Stolen Grandma – Now What Should We Do?: Louisiana’s Adoption of the UAGPPJA
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By Linda Melancon
In General Elder Law, Guardianship
Posted July 6, 2016

They’ve Stolen Grandma – Now What Should We Do?: Louisiana’s Adoption of the UAGPPJA

While the above question may sound like the name of the latest hit comedy, in reality, elderly individuals are removed from their home and taken to other states without their consent all the [...]

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 The Sandwich Generation
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By Linda Melancon
In Uncategorized
Posted August 6, 2015

The Sandwich Generation

National Sandwich Generation Month I don’t know how this slipped by me with the type of work I do, but July was National Sandwich Generation Month.  I would say a happy belated National [...]

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By Linda Melancon
In Uncategorized
Posted July 9, 2015

Social Security Benefits – The Strategies

Last month, we discussed the basics of Social Security and also discussed that married couples have several options when deciding when to take their benefits. This month, we will describe two [...]

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