National Estate Palnning Awareness Week
In 2008, Congress proclaimed the third week in October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. According to a WealthCounsel survey, nearly 70% of the respondents indicated that Americans fail [...]
In Assisted Living Services, Caregivers, General Estate Planning, Home Health Services, Skilled Nursing Care
Posted Choosing a Nursing Home: A Caregiver’s Guide
Everyone fears the day when we unable to take care of our aging parents anymore. It leaves adult children feeling overwhelmed and heartbroken. A few of the most complicated decisions they face is [...]
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Posted 10 Tips for family Caregivers
According to www.thefamilycaregiver.org, more than 65 million Americans provide care for an ill, disabled or aged family member or friend. They spend more than 20 hours per week dedicating [...]
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Posted Leeza Gibson Shares Advice to Caregivers
After losing her mother and grandmother to Alzheimer’s, Leeza Gibson of Dancing with Stars and Entertainment Tonight, was inspired to take on a new role. As the AARP’s new Ambassador for Care, [...]
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Whitney Houston’s Legacy
The unexpected death of pop star, Whitney Houston, was a shock to many people. She was legend to those who have listened and loved her music for decades. During this sad time, it is a reminder [...]
Religion Plays Role in Health Care Directive
According to a Wall Street Journal Health blog, research proves that advance communication of one’s wishes about end-of-life decisions to loved ones can greatly relieve stress on families placed [...]
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Posted Are You Listening?
Remember when your parents were lecturing you on the rules for taking the car for a spin? Dad would put his face in front of yours and say, “Are you listening?” Of course you would say “sure” [...]
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Posted Skilled Nursing Care in the Greater Baton Rouge Area
According to an article in the Chicago Tribune, Tom Barr needed a place to for his mother, Margaret Barr, who suffers from memory loss and dementia. Tom decided Margaret needed more help than her [...]
Veteran’s Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011
Recently, the Department of Veterans Affairs passed the first cost-of-living adjustment since 2008 which has increased VA benefits by 3.6%. The Senate approved the Veteran’s Compensation [...]
Pearl Harbor Day
Today is the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day. On December 07, 1941, Japanese forces attacked America’s naval bases in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. America declared war on Japan and we entered into [...]