Whatever your orientation, estate planning is crucial to protect your loved ones. In the LGBTQIA+ community, estate planning can legally protect against discrimination even if others are reluctant to recognize your relationship and your desire to permit your partner to make decisions for your care should you become unable to. Estate planning can also create […]
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Respite care is substitute care when a caregiver needs a break. If possible, these breaks should be scheduled regularly, giving the caregiver time to rest. It can be for a short period like a day or a few hours or for the purpose of giving the caregiver a vacation. This type of care is often
Life expectancy in the United States has continued an upward trend over the last several decades. The average life expectancy for men is 74.8 years and the average for women is a healthy 80.2 years of age. What has not trended upward, however, is the number of people engaging in long-term care planning. The fact
What is Farm Succession Planning? Suppose that mother and dad have run the family farm for a long time. Now, though, they’re getting on in years and they’re considering moving into a smaller place. One of the daughters and her husband help run the farm, but the rest of the siblings have moved away and
A year after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and advance care planning and advance directives are as important as ever. Responses to vaccinations and understanding their efficacy, reinfection potential, and long-haul symptoms resulting from COVID-19 continue to baffle our scientific understanding. It appears the coronavirus will continue to challenge Americans, indeed the world, as