When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it often becomes more difficult to communicate with them. Every case is different, but typically, Alzheimer’s gradually makes it more challenging for people to process what is said in a conversation and effectively relay what they feel, des…Read More
When it comes to elder law, basic estate planning, long-term care planning, and life care planning are crucial types of planning that every elder needs to consider. That said, if you are not a lawyer, then it can be difficult to know what is involved with making each of these plans. Many people have…Read More
If you are like most seniors, then you probably would prefer to stay in your home instead of living in a nursing home or a long-term care facility. Veterans across the United States, and those in San Diego, are eligible for the Veteran-Directed Home and Community-Based Services Program. In today’s…Read More
Though older adults often face unique health challenges, recent studies show that strength training can mitigate many of them, and prove more beneficial than cardio-based exercise. In today’s entry, we’ll explain a few of the benefits seniors can receive from strength training. Before we begin, …Read More
The height of the holiday season is just around the corner, and if you are like most Silicon Valley residents, then creating a will before the end of the year is probably quite low on your priority list. We hope that the holiday season finds you and your loved ones healthy and well, and as the new y…Read More
In case you have not been watching television or reading pop culture magazines, legendary vocalist, pianist, and songwriter Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16, 2018. Franklin's health struggles have plagued her for years, though she still made an effort to perform and publicly support charitab…Read More
Many people use the words “trust” and “will” synonymously, but these words have distinct and important meanings when used in a legal context. In today’s post, we will provide you with an introduction to trusts and wills that will illuminate their similarities and differences. If you would …Read More
Is an Annuity appropriate for long-term care planning in California? There are two situations where the purchase of an immediate annuity is appropriate for long-term care planning in California. However, except for these two circumstances, I believe annuities are rarely a good choice for planning …Read More
For the past month, I have been sharing with everyone some amazing new (at least new to me!) information I’ve learned about incapacity that I want to share with you, too. Dr. Jonathan D. Canick, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist/neuropsychologist at Sutter Health in San Francisco, spoke at the June m…Read More
I just read an article from the LA Times that I have to share with you. The story is about the fact that the author just discovered, through a survey, that a large percentage of baby boomers are not planning to, or at least are not worried about, leaving an inheritance to their children. A…Read More