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Emotional support may be the key for seniors living by themselves

January 25, 2017

One of the toughest decisions a guardian will have to make is whether a senior should continue to remain at home by himself/herself. A recent…

How to obtain a spouse’s medical records?

January 19, 2017

Another potential medical nightmare: obtaining medical records The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") was…

Issues Regarding “Life Sustaining Treatment”

October 24, 2016

A Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare Decisions (also known as a “Living Will”) authorizes your agent to make decisions about your care…

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR GUARDIANS AND CAREGIVERS

October 5, 2016

Helpful Information for Guardians and Caregivers Did you know that 1 in 3 Americans aged 65+ falls every year? Falls are the leading cause…

Preventing Dementia: A New Study

September 20, 2016

Engaging in regular physical exercise, eating a Mediterranean Diet, not smoking, and drinking alcohol in moderation were all found to decrease…

Brain Training and Dementia

September 8, 2016

One of the most common reasons for the imposition of a guardianship is the onset of dementia. When a person is no longer able to manage their…

Flu Vaccine May Help in Fight Against Dementia

August 16, 2016

A research team at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada suggests that getting vaccinated regularly now can protect us from other diseases…

Understanding the Difference Between Palliative and Hospice Care

August 12, 2016

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a…

Further Efforts to Remove Concerns about Reporting Exploitation

July 28, 2016

The House of Representatives has passed a bill in July that would make it easier for financial advisors to report financial abuse

Seniors Gain Benefits from use of Medicinal Marijuana

July 27, 2016

Nevada has permitted the use of medicinal marijuana since 2001. However, in 2013 the Legislature voted to permit the establishment of medicinal…

Important Tips for Senior Investors

June 17, 2016

FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) Rule 1250(b) requires all broker-dealers to provide continuing education for their representatives,…

Medication Tips for Family Guardians

May 24, 2016

“Polypharmacy” is a term used to describe the use of four or more medications by a patient. Currently, 44% of men and 57% of women older than age 65 take five or more medications per week

Advance Directives and the Importance of Physician Consultations

May 24, 2016

Unfortunately, people routinely execute advanced directives and never discuss its important ramifications. I generally advise clients to discuss…

Cancelling Door-to-Door Solicitations

April 29, 2016

Seniors are often targeted by door-to-door solicitations. Door-to-door solicitations are defined as a sale made by a seller at a place other than the seller’s place of business. However, these sales do not include transactions conducted completely by mail or telephone.