Like many of our parents, privacy is important to them. Some of our parents have planned very well for their elder years in terms of creating a will, executing a medical and financial Durable Power of Attorney or creating Trusts to provide for their care in the event they are no long able to make sound decisions. Unfortunately, many have done very little to plan adequately. Many times, it’s not because they don’t want to plan, it’s because they don’t know how or don’t trust others to help them, including their adult children. Failing to plan for future responsibilities can lead to last minute scrambling, family tensions, and financial strain. Without a caregiving plan, those family members m
Valentine’s Day is a holiday that everyone, at any age, can enjoy. It’s a chance for couples old and new to add a little more romance to their relationship, a chance to create lasting memories with friends and family, and an opportunity for senior couples that have spent their lives together to celebrate their ongoing commitment to each other. Coming up with new ideas after spending many Valentine’s together might be quite challenging or maybe you just want something fun and creative to do. Here are a few ideas we have come up with … Create a festive environment. Putting up decorations makes the holiday more festive and special. Make HEARTS! Make hearts out of colored paper and hang them all
Every New Year, you set big goals for yourself- to lose a few pounds, be more organized, make more money, nix bad habits- and every year by February, March, or even late January, you fall off the wagon. The frustration of an unused gym membership or other reminders of failed resolutions can make the rest of the year feel hopeless. You have the choice to spend the rest of the year beating yourself up for flaking out, lacking discipline, and not having enough willpower or you can set small, true attainable goals throughout the year that won’t completely overwhelm you. Goal setting is vital to achievement. In business, goals are key to performance and growth. The problem comes when we make big
