As Tom and Jessica worked on their estate plan, a friend suggested the look into creating a trust. Tom laughed because, obviously, on rich people need trusts. However, he and Jessica started researching trusts and learned, to their surprise, that many people can...
Government benefits sometimes are difficult to find. Many programs exist and there’s just no way to know about all of the ones that might help you. For example, wartime veteran Alan L. had great difficulty taking care of himself as he approached age 75. His concerned...
The month of November is here. This means for Alabama seniors, and those who are Medicare beneficiaries, it is time for the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period. This is the time of year when you may update, change, or find new coverage for yourself as a Medicare...
Did you know a Baby Boomer is a person who was born between 1946 and 1964? This means the Boomer is now between the ages of 55 and 73. Unfortunately, the reality of the aging process is he or she could possibly be facing a greater potential need of skilled nursing...
There is never a “right” time to enter a skilled nursing home. For most of us, we wish to live our lives in the comfort of our own homes and never have to contemplate a time when we would leave them because we need long-term care. Unfortunately, as we age, our needs,...
Veterans served their country well, now it is time for us to give back. Many wartime veterans need help, but don’t take advantage of all the benefits available to them. For example, Tom G.’s Army service include several tours in Vietnam. Now age 75, Tom’s eyesight is...
