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Tips on How We Can Honor The Veterans in Our Lives This Memorial Day
We honor and celebrate our veterans every day, but Memorial Day is our chance to truly show the veterans in our lives our respect and appreciation. For many loved ones who served, being a veteran is an important part of their identity and Memorial Day is a...
National Older Americans Month Honors Senior Veterans
Every May is National Older Americans Month. It is a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current seniors, and in particular, those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. There are currently more than nine million veterans of retirement age, and many...
How to Prove Military Asbestos Exposure for a Veterans Affairs Claim
Did you know asbestos is a naturally occurring toxic substance that was once considered a “miracle mineral” by many? It was used in thousands of consumer products, from insulation, to construction materials to hair dryers, and was valued for its durability, and...
Veterans Suffering from Agent Orange-Related Illnesses Are Eligible for VA Support
There are more than 23 million veterans nationwide, and many of them are dealing with serious health issues stemming from their dedicated military service. One particular concern our clients and community face involves Agent Orange. This is a toxic chemical that was...
The Increased Importance of Working with a VA Accredited Attorney
In our practice we work with seniors, their loved ones, and their caregivers to find ways to not only obtain good long-term care but to pay for it. When there is a need for long-term care outside the home, seniors and their loved ones may turn to assisted living...
Aging Adults Should Adapt Their Diets to Accompany Physical Changes
March is “National Nutrition Month,” and since 1973, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, formerly known as the American Dietetic Association, has launched an annual campaign to educate the public about healthy food choices and the need to develop sound eating...
4 Personal and Financial Tips to Cope with a “Gray Divorce”
A divorce is an unfortunate occurrence at any stage of life. Anytime two people who were once in love separate, it is a complicated issue. If one is prepared, though, this unfortunate occurrence can develop in a smoother manner. First, divorce proceedings can unfold...
Three Health Care Documents You Should Consider Adding to Your Estate Plan
We know that discussing your estate plan and end-of-life care can be challenging. Having a plan in place, however, is an important step to helping you and your loved ones prepare for the future. One way to help ensure any future medical decisions made on your behalf...
Tips for Planning for the Rising Long-Term Care Costs in the New Year
The New Year brings new ideas and new ways to plan for both yourself and your loved ones. For your family this may mean setting goals for jobs and self-improvement or schoolwork and saving for the future. As you think about planning for the future, however, it is...
How to Choose the Right Long-Term Care Facility for Your Parent
Thinking about your aging parent needing long-term care can be overwhelming, just as choosing the right long-term care facility can be challenging for all family members involved. If your parent has an estate plan in place, he or she may have already chosen a facility...