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The Quiet Ones: Helping to Care for Family Caregivers
Have you considered that family caregivers are almost always working? They are often, however, quiet or in the background, and not easily…
Updating Your Medicare Plan During Open Enrollment in 2020
Do you know when Medicare’s open enrollment period occurs? This year, Medicare’s annual open enrollment period begins October 15 and ends December…
Understanding the SECURE Act
Were you aware that, in an effort to address the nation’s troubled retirement system, federal lawmakers passed a major reform last year…
How You Can Protect Yourself During World Elder Abuse Awareness Month
Each year in the United States, millions of Older Americans suffer abuse, neglect, or experience exploitation. The total annual financial losses attributed…
Ways to Avoid Caregiver Burnout During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We know that you, as a family caregiver, may be accustomed to burning the proverbial candle at both ends. You may…
Tips for Family Members to Help Senior Loved Ones Drive Safely
Getting older is part of life. Challenges associated with older age, however, such as diminished physical, mental, and sensory abilities, can lead…
Tips for Protecting Your Child When Choosing a Babysitter and More
Hiring a babysitter to cover a Friday night dinner-and-movie date is a familiar routine for many parents. Unfortunately, this is not all…
How to Protect Your Minor Children at Summer Camp
School’s out for the summer, and one of the most common summertime activities for children are camps. Whether day programs or overnight…
9 Hurricane Food and Water Safety Tips for Aging Parents
We know as residents of coastal Virginia that hurricanes are enormously powerful storms. You need hurricane food and water safety tips for…
Estate Planning Considerations For Seniors This Tax Season
As the April 15th tax filing deadline looms closer, so does the window of opportunity to take advantage of certain tax strategies….
