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Medicare or Medicaid

Medicare or Medicaid?

January 5, 2021

Medicare or Medicaid? What Medicare Will Cover and When to Apply for Medicaid Picture this . . . Susie, who is 82 years old, fell, broke her hip, and was taken to the hospital. The hospital then discharged her to a skilled facility for rehab. Now, after about 6 weeks, the facility is ending Susie’s…

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Silver lining

Finding the Silver Lining as we say Goodbye 2020… and Hello 2021!

December 29, 2020

We know we are all anxious to put 2020 behind us and usher in a New Year. While we’re sure we can all easily come up with a long list of things and events that we missed out on and many families have been intimately affected by COVID, we will reflect on some of the…

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open conversations

Open Conversations: Give the “Gift of Peace” to Your Family

December 22, 2020

Having an open conversation with your family about the kind of end of life care and medical intervention that you want is the best holiday gift you can give. A Happy and Healthy Family Until… Cathy and Mark are loving and close siblings who live in different cities with their own families. Their 80-year-old parents,…

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What happens if you die without a will?

Dying Without A Will Can Cause Big Problems

December 17, 2020
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Gift of being prepared

Wills: The Gift of Preparing

December 15, 2020

Jane is a 75-year-old widow living her very best life.  After losing her husband to cancer, she vowed to her son that she wouldn’t become a “bitter old widdy woman”.  At a recent small family dinner, Jane’s son Russell, asked her about her Will. Jane proudly removed her Will from her fireproof safe and confidently…

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planning for 2021

Planning for 2021: A Little Different This Year

December 8, 2020

WOW! What a year 2020 has been! Well, I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a year unlike any in recent memories. We will all be happy to sing Auld Lang Syne and toast to a new year at midnight on Dec. 31. For many of us, planning for 2021 will look…

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elder financial abuse

Elder Financial Abuse – Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

December 1, 2020

The United States Department of Justice defines Elder Financial Exploitation this way, “a person commits financial exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability when he or she stands in a position of trust or confidence with the elderly person or a person with a disability and he or she knowingly and…

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Holiday tips

Holiday Tips for a COVID World

November 24, 2020

A Different Kind of Holiday Season It’s that time of year again…time for holidays, celebrations, family, hugs, laughs, decorating, overeating, travel, gifts, and much more. In an ordinary year, in addition to these ‘fun’ activities, the holiday season often contributes to added stress and feelings of loneliness for many. 2020 certainly isn’t an ‘ordinary’ year!…

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Last Will and Testament

A Last Will and Testament – Why should I have a Will?

November 19, 2020
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How to avoid probate?

Medicare Open Enrollment: Medicare Advantage Plans

November 17, 2020

Medicare Open Enrollment for 2021 is in full swing! But, the Dec. 7th deadline to enroll or change your coverage is quickly approaching! Our November 3, 2020 blog discussed Original Medicare and all of its “parts.” But what about Medicare Advantage Plans and how they stand up to Original Medicare? Is there really an advantage to…

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