Why Protect Your Pet Did you know that the Humane Society of the United States reports we euthanize 2.7 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs in U.S. shelters each year? That’s about one every 11 seconds. Most people think that the #pets who are #euthanized are old, run loose, or are simply not desirable due to their breed. This couldn’t be … [Read more...] about Pet Trusts: The Importance of Planning for Your Pets
Tough Talks
I Woke up Dead…Now What?
I Woke Up Dead...Now What? To listen, click on the image below. Please follow and share if you feel it's worth sharing! So, I launched a podcast this week. It will be available shortly where most people listen to their podcasts. It takes a minute for some carriers to validate and populate. It's called "I Woke Up Dead...Now What" - … [Read more...] about I Woke up Dead…Now What?
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
Cremation: Seven Steps You Need to Know
Many of us have attended a funeral service for a family member, friend or co-worker, however, odds are most of us have not had to make funeral arrangements. Today with people living longer, the average age of a person making funeral arrangements is over 50. One would think that the person making funeral decisions is the surviving spouse, but it’s … [Read more...] about Cremation: Seven Steps You Need to Know
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