You should see your eye doctor regularly to help avoid or minimize vision problems. Common eye problems include blurred vision, halos, blind spots and floaters. Blurred vision refers to the loss of sharpness of vision and the inability to see small details. Blind spots, called scotomas, are dark “holes” in the visual field in which…
If you are caring for your mother or father, you may be able to claim your parent as a dependent on your income taxes. This would allow you to get an exemption ($3700 in 2011) for him or her. There are five tests to determine whether you can claim a parent as a dependent: The…
Prudential Financial, Inc., says it will stop selling individual long-term care insurance policies and instead focus on the group sales market. Prudential, which ranked fifth among individual long-term care insurance carriers in 2011 according to an industry survey, is just the latest major player to exit the market. Last month Unum Group announced it would…
Today’s seniors face many challenges, though not so different from those faced by their parents, nonetheless, they require a very different toolbox of resources to accommodate.
There are industry executives that say there is /was a pent-up demand for all segments of the Senior Housing industry. The assisted living sector is just the first to see it.
Hey… if you’ve arrived here chances are you were hangin’ out with us at the SMARTMOVERS launch event this past Friday the 13th (Yea… “scary”!). Good guys like Pat Cashman, Martin and Monte from Sozo Wine, Rajiv, Chef Gabe and Jerry Kingen, owner of Salty’s, all pulled together to make for good food, good wine,…
Whether it’s an honor or a burden (or both), you have been appointed trustee of a trust. What responsibilities have been thrust upon you? How can you successfully carry them out? Here are nine do’s and one don’t to get you started: Do read the trust document. It sets out the rules under which you…
How independent you are often depends on how well you can function physically. While this is one of the best reasons to stay physically active, it’s not the only one. Here’s a list of eight reasons why you should make physical activity a priority in your daily life. 1. Increases bone density and limits osteoporosis.…
Trust or Will? New Considerations for the New Year Copywright – 2012 Andrea Lee In my practice, “Do I need a Trust or a Will?” is one of the most frequently asked questions. Generally, the answer is “it depends.” Both forms of Planning have pros and cons, and with the law changes…
What can you give an aging parent who has everything this Holiday Season? Try the “gift of paying attention”. At no cost to you, this simple and invaluable gift can bring much peace and joy to entire families. As your parents age it is inevitable that we’ll see changes in their health, their ability to…
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