As your children grow in their own identities it can be difficult to navigate the changes that come with your new role. Your bond changes from parent to child into more of a friend and mentor. As time goes on, it can be challenging to keep up with children that have started their own families or moved far away. These tips can work for anyone who is willing to share a connection with their child at any stage in their life.
Read MoreManaging your money is hard for anyone, especially when you’re no longer working. It becomes an increasing struggle for older adults that retire since many rely on social security benefits and savings. Living on a fixed income can make it challenging to pay ongoing and unforeseen bills.
Read MoreConsidering the various subcategories of expenses and relevant tax regulations, filing taxes can be immensely stressful and confusing. Keeping in mind the digitalization of most filing procedures and platforms, which may make it more difficult for older adults to figure out how their age and social status affect their tax requirements, we’ve listed some tax deductions and benefits applicable to individuals aged 65 and older.
Read MoreBecause COVID-19 exposed to individuals, communities, and governments the fragility and interconnectedness of current elderly caretaking policies, there is more likelihood of certain demands being satisfied.
Read MoreMany people might recognize mental health as a fairly recent societal topic that specifically plagues the younger generations, but neglect the fact that older adults suffer extensively from mental health concerns as well.
Read MoreEmotion is such a central part of life that we as humans often take it for granted. From the moment you open your eyes as a baby, you have some sense of happiness or sadness, fear or love. Even animals feel emotion, despite old wives’ tales that like to make it seem like emotion is uniquely human.
Read MoreYou’ve just received a piece of news that leaves you speechless. You wonder if you have heard your doctor correctly, and you might ask them to repeat themselves. Eventually, the truth becomes clear, the world seems to slip away and time suddenly stops. You take a deep breath, release it, and reconcile with the fact that you have been diagnosed with a disease/condition that will likely have severe impacts on the rest of your life.
Read MoreEveryone’s felt some kind of stress in their lives before. From an upcoming quiz in school to moving across the world to start over your life, there’s nothing that’s too big or too small to be called “stress.” Everyone’s stress is different, and everyone’s stress deserves to be looked at.
Read MoreProbably the biggest symptom of aging is memory decline. Everyone knows it, someone with it, or about it. Nothing in nature lasts forever, and our brains are no exception.
Read MoreDoulas and midwives highlight a key aspect of women’s health that has been easily forgotten; that the mother’s needs extend beyond just child deliverance.
Read MoreJust like the brain, terminal lucidity is a miracle that is just so mysterious. But maybe it’s comforting to know that even if we never really can understand this wonder of the human mind, it does let patients on the verge of dying the opportunity of one last goodbye.
Read Moreif you are preparing for life as a caregiver for a loved one with dementia, it’s important to get things organized now.
Read MoreSetting up an estate sale for yourself or others may seem like a large and unfamiliar task, but it can be simple and efficient with a few easy steps.
Read MoreThis article will help you determine that difference, and also provide guidance on what to consider as you decide between these two distinct roles.
Read MoreAs restrictions lift and you look forward to relaxing activities in a new (or favorite) place, there are a few things you can keep in mind before, during, and after your trip to prioritize safety.
Read MoreIf you have decided to write your own will, or would like to look into what the process entails, here is a step-by-step guide to help you throughout the process.
Read MoreGRIT trusts are often used by those with a fairly large estate to reduce the size of the tax burden on that estate. Read more about this estate management tool here.
Read MoreTo get your estate plan off on the right foot, consider consulting an estate planning attorney to help you get started. Here are a list of questions to ask potential candidates.
Read MoreBlind trusts can create a layer of separation between your employment and investment, helping you avoid conflict of interest between your assets and your professional or political activities.
Read MoreCertain types of trusts called constructive trusts can be established against one’s will to remedy situations of "unjust enrichment." This occurs when someone possesses assets through breach of fiduciary duty or fraud.
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