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Celebrated every May, Older Americans Month

May 1, 2025
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Older Americans Month

Celebrated every May, Older Americans Month (OAM) is led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Established in 1963, OAM is a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities. This year’s theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” focuses on the importance of […]

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Creating a Pet Trust

April 17, 2025
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Creating a pet trust

If you have pets, you know how much joy and comfort they give you. Your pet is often regarded as a beloved member of your household. Since you love them, you give them the best life you can. But what if you were suddenly unable to care for them? Who would care for your pet if […]

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Choosing and Appointing Your Legal Representatives

February 18, 2025
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legal representatives

Life can be unpredictable, and many older Americans often lack the necessary legal documents that designate trusted loved ones to make decisions for them when they are unable to do so. Typically, family caregivers take on the responsibility of managing medical and financial matters for you, and having the right legal documents in place will […]

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Medicaid and Gift Giving Can Be Risky

February 6, 2025
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Medicaid gift giving

Medicaid and Gift Giving Can Be Risky. Here’s a brief story to help you understand. Mabel’s children were concerned that Mabel would need long-term nursing-home care in the near future. It was the holidays, and Mabel always got a lot of joy out of generosity. But her children had heard that people in Mabel’s circumstances […]

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Planning for Good Will

December 16, 2024
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planning for goodwill

What if the joy of the holiday season doesn’t quite measure up to what we had hoped? It seems almost inevitable that connecting with family can run into disagreements. Over the years things have changed from what they once were – or the change you hoped for still hasn’t happened yet. The holidays are an […]

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