Understanding who your beneficiary is ensures that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing. By designating a beneficiary, you have the power to determine who will receive your financial assets, such as life insurance, retirement accounts, and investment accounts. This helps to provide financial security for your …
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Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease
There are many myths about Alzheimer's that people accept as common knowledge. However, many of these so-called "facts" could not be further from the truth. The Alzheimer's Association lists 8 myths associated with the disease. They are: Myth #1 - Memory loss is part of the aging process. While some memory lapses happen to all of us, …
Dealing with Parkinson’s Disease
Fifteen percent of those who suffer from Parkinson’s disease are under 40 and the rate of the illness increases with age. Although the cognitive skills of a person with Parkinson’s are not always affected by the illness, the hand tremors, stiffness and other mobility problems make everyday life difficult. Stress seems to exacerbate the problems …
Keeping Your Residence Is Possible
Maurice and Giselle had lived on their family farm for over 30 years. Recently, Maurice suffered a stroke and his doctor told him he needed long-term nursing home care. “Finding a nursing home is not the problem" Giselle said, when she came to my office. “There is a nursing home in town where my parents lived for years. Our family was very happy …
