Veteran’s Death Benefits Each November, our country gathers to honor those individuals who fought for our freedom. According to Wikipedia, we have been paying our respects to our military veterans for sixty-eight years. Every November 11th, across the United States, parades are held, military tributes take place at the tomb of the unknown soldier, … [Read more...] about How and Where to Apply for Veteran’s Death Benefits
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How to Have “The Talk” With Your Aging Parents
Define "The Talk" When we were young, we dreaded the thought of our parents having "The Talk"! Back in the day, "The Talk" was commonly known as the conversation about "The Birds and The Bees". This was code for discussing physical and hormonal changes, which lead to the conversation about sex. So, just like talking about sex, won't get a person … [Read more...] about How to Have “The Talk” With Your Aging Parents
New Book, “It’s Complicated!” Just Released
New Book, “It’s Complicated!”, helps ease the confusion of dealing with coverage options, benefits, and responsibilities revolving around Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Long-Term Care, and End-of-Life Planning for people and their pets. With her latest book, “It’s Complicated! What you should know about Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, … [Read more...] about New Book, “It’s Complicated!” Just Released
Medicare Will Not Protect Your Savings From Long Term Care
What happens when you can no longer take care of your loved one? Today, thousands of people who are on Medicare, are living longer in nursing homes, with no real quality of life. Their entire life savings dwindle away to pay for long-term care, not Medicare. Let's clear up a myth, Medicare does not pay for long-term care. Which begs the question, … [Read more...] about Medicare Will Not Protect Your Savings From Long Term Care
Aging: Know When to Discuss Healthcare vs. The Talk
Aging...It's No Secret! It’s no secret that we all have a 100-percent probability of aging, regardless of how much we try to fight it. We can diet, exercise, or even have plastic surgery—but in the end, the results are the same. We will age, and our parents will age. Aging often goes together with mental and physical deterioration, which may limit … [Read more...] about Aging: Know When to Discuss Healthcare vs. The Talk
How To Have “The Talk” With Aging Parents
Having “The Talk” How do you have “the talk” with your parents about wills, finances, medical care choices, and funerals? Elderly parents may be reluctant to face end-of-life issues. This may be due to one of three reasons: procrastination; lack of experience or information; or denial. In all candor, it may be a combination of all three … [Read more...] about How To Have “The Talk” With Aging Parents