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Benefits of Senior Living Communities

June 20, 2023

The U.S. Census Bureau presents a statistic worth thinking about… in 2030, just seven years from now, those over the age of 85 will outnumber children for the first time ever in history. Several reasons support the logic behind this prediction, and luck is not one of them. Seniors today are making wiser choices concerning […]

Losing A Spouse

April 26, 2021

A spouse who has provided a deep and profound love for many years is irreplaceable. Lifelong partners who have shared the joys and challenges of a long marriage grieve deeply after the death of a spouse. Although there are no substitutes for love, ways exist to help adjust after losing a spouse. Grieve Properly Process […]

Transferring a Power of Attorney

April 25, 2017

According to a report from The American College of Emergency Physicians dated in early 2016 a majority of people in the United States do not have the proper type of power of attorney to cover health care or financial issues. In fact, “only about a quarter of Americans currently have an advance directive – like a living will.”

Tips to Understanding Your Aging Parents

April 18, 2017

Time gives the appearance of both standing still and passing quickly. Even as mature adults we envision our parents as parents, not as individuals. Each person has a story to tell. Following generations will value knowing the people who were a part of the formation of their family and identity.

The Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

November 2, 2016

It is the 6th leading cause of the death in the U.S. and every 66 seconds another person is diagnosed. Knowing the warning signs helps recognize the onset of Dementia. Most people associate Alzheimer’s disease with memory loss, but it is more than just forgetfulness. It is common for people to become forgetful as they […]

The Importance of Being Elmer

April 5, 2016

He grew up milking dairy cows, slopping hogs, gathering eggs and husking corn. He ate homemade bread, meat raised and butchered at home and drank unpasteurized milk. Elmer went to church every Sunday and when Uncle Sam called him to unknown corners of the world during the war he did not hesitate. Elmer married, went […]

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