Advance Directives – Do Not Delay

Advance Directives – Do Not Delay

As we made plans to include this article in our blog series, we had the overwhelming feeling that “everybody knows this”.  And, as we spoke to the adult children of a few clients we discovered to our dismay that a surprising number of people have not given thought to...
Pineapple Hospitality

Pineapple Hospitality

When the pineapple was introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus in 1493 it was a huge success.  It was a horticultural curiosity and with its sweet taste and unique appearance became a much-coveted epicurean treasure.  But pineapples were very hard to acquire. ...
Surprising Ways to Make Your Senior Sick

Surprising Ways to Make Your Senior Sick

As hard as you work to keep your senior healthy, there are some surprising ways to do just the opposite.  Several common household items that can breed bacteria, viruses and allergens in the home need your further consideration. Pillows You can’t see them, but dust...
National Family Caregiver Month

National Family Caregiver Month

There are millions of individuals that give of themselves to help a family member or friend with age-related disabilities and live a more normal life.  These are mostly uncompensated family members, a third of whom, according to the CDC have disabilities themselves....
Medicare Tug-of-War

Medicare Tug-of-War

There are some benefits of joining a Medicare Advantage plan. However, there could be some disadvantages depending on your health and mobility. Having to stay “in network” is one of the drawbacks if you travel a good bit or want total freedom your choice of doctors. ...