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If you have begun to notice warning signs that your loved one is being self-neglectful, forgetful or, exercising poor judgment don’t ignore them! Look at it as an opportunity to safeguard your loved one by becoming their legal family member guardian through a guardianship. Guardianship is a court supervised process where a person is determined…

If you have never experienced the death of a friend, life partner or family member it can be an experience into the unknown on many different levels – physical, spiritual, financial.  You might have many questions about what probate is, especially if you have been designated the Personal Representative of the decedent’s Last Will &…

By Diane C. Lade South Florida Sun-Sentinel For better or for worse? LGBT seniors may lose benefits if they marry Some gay senior couples might do better saying “I don’t” to “I do” Experts say elder gay couples should talk before they walk — down the aisle Who could blame senior gay and lesbian couples,…

Diane C. Lade South Florida Sun-Sentinel Who will care for Fluffy after you’re gone? Pet trust services available Who will care for Fluffy after you’re gone? Pet trust services like the Peace of Mind program at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in West Palm Beach will ensure your pets future when you’re gone. Orphaned pets…

Published in the Sun Sentinel.  A new beginning: Navigating the challenges of moving on Chris MacLellan was on a boat, heading into the Atlantic Ocean. In the six months to the day since his partner, Bernard Richard Schiffer, died of esophageal cancer in a Fort Lauderdale hospice ward, so much had changed. He moved out…

Full Article available at: https://helpwithaging.com/income-savings/reverse-mortgages-the-good-and-the-bad You want to stay in your house as you grow older, but you need a ready source of cash to pay your bills, now and in the future. With a regular mortgage, you make payments to the lender, whether it is a bank or a credit union or some other…

Long-term care options can easily confound families researching facilities for an older loved one. A distinction that’s not always explored among continuing-care retirement communities, assisted-living facilities and nursing homes is the difference between non-profit and for-profit institutions. Each of these three facility types comes in both flavors, and research suggests the distinction could influence the…