When the time comes for you to make decisions on behalf of your parents, it’s not always an easy transition. No matter how old you are, there’s still a part of you that values knowing mom and dad are around to advise on the tough moments in life. But when that role...
Many parents ask, “Can my adult child with a disability have a savings account without losing SSI or Medicaid?” The answer is yes, and an Alabama ABLE Account may be the solution. Perhaps your son has started working part-time and wants to save for a...
Did you know that gray divorce rates have doubled since the 1990s? A gray divorce is a term used to describe the ending of a long-term marriage. Unlike going through a divorce in your 30s, a gray divorce leaves you with less time to recover and higher stakes in...
A dementia diagnosis is the start of an emotional, overwhelming, and challenging journey. And while you may have noticed some early warning signs that indicated a change in your parent’s mental state, you may not have been prepared with a plan upon the diagnosis....
If you have aging parents or other loved ones, you know what a difficult situation it can be. Your parents have always cared for you, and it can be painful to see them no longer able to take care of themselves. In addition to the mental anguish that can come with...
Power of Attorney is a document that gives someone medical or financial decision-making authority over another individual. This is often put into place when a family member or loved one is aging or facing serious illness, with the expectations that they may become...
