In our regularly updated blog, we discuss a wide range of topics of interest to Michigan seniors and their families. Learn what estate planning documents are essential in case of incapacity due to illness or injury, why you might benefit from creating a trust, how to use Medicaid benefits to pay for long-term care needs, and much more. To discuss your specific concerns, please contact our office to request a free initial consultation.
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A Look Back on an Exciting YearIt’s been a good year, both at the office and at home. On the home front, it’s been a particularly exciting year for my three kids. My daughter, Sara, moved back home from North Carolina with her husband, Jeremy. She went to law school in North Carolina and had been practicing law there for the... Read More »
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A Retirement Home for CatsIt would be an understatement to say that Floridian retirees Bruce and Terry Jenkins are cat lovers. In fact, the 70-year-old couple fancy the feline species so much that they decided to open up their one-acre property to create a retirement home just for cats. The couple’s backyard was once a playground for their children,... Read More »
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Taking It One Day at a TimeIn our community and around the country, countless people are adapting to a new way of doing things. Many people are now working from home, at least temporarily, or they may have been furloughed or laid off. Those who are already retired may find themselves with less to do. But no matter your situation, we’re... Read More »
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The Importance of Accessibility in Public SpacesAs part of their “Contested Spaces” series, The Conversation has pointed out the desire of older adults to have more meaningful interactions with public spaces. Places such as parks and beaches seem like fun for everyone, but when they lack certain amenities, many people miss out on the enjoyment. Some requests mentioned in the article... Read More »
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Come out and see us at Village Manor!Come join us this evening at Village Manor Retirement Community! Village Manor is holding a “Night of Services”, which allows Village Manor’s residents, their families and the community to learn about Village Manor and about senior services within the community. The people and businesses present to provide information include an elder law and estate planning... Read More »
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Community Volunteer Programs for SeniorsRetired seniors looking for a way to give back to their community often benefit from the rewards which come from volunteering. Volunteering not only helps the community but also serves to provide volunteers with a sense of contribution and purpose. In Michigan, those seniors who qualify and want to work with children and elderly individuals... Read More »
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Phone Scammers are on the Prowl. Here’s What You Can DoPhone scams are as common as ever. Scammers just keep calling, hoping you will give them sensitive financial information. One of the most common scams is the IRS scam: The person on the line says they’re with the IRS and claims that you owe money. If you don’t pay, they warn, you will be arrested.... Read More »
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A Look Back in Time: WHAT HAPPENED IN MARCH 1965?Do you remember March 1965? For some people, it’s a distant memory. For those born after 1965, it’s a month and year in history. Here are three major events that took place in March, 55 years ago. On March 2, 1965, “The Sound of Music” was released in theaters. It starred Julie Andrews and... Read More »
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My Favorite “Non-Christmas” Christmas Song. . .Because the radio stations start playing the classic Christmas songs even before Thanksgiving, by Christmas Eve I’m in need of some variety, some different music. This song was not written for Christmas, but it’s a great fit and a nice change of pace from the classics. “And you asked me what I want this year... Read More »
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Ways to Fight Seasonal Affective DisorderLast week we touched on the “Holiday Blues”. We’d like to revisit it, as the days still aren’t yet getting any shorter. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that people experience every fall and winter. If you find yourself feeling blue as the days become shorter and darker, know there are things... Read More »
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Lessons I’ve Learned Along the WayWhen my father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, we found ourselves really thinking about the future. Our family had to think about everything from long-term care to my father’s estate. It was a lot. But it gave our family a perspective many of our clients have. In one form or another, the unknown is something... Read More »
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I Was A Child For A Day . . .I generally don’t watch the news. Too much focus on all things downbeat, destructive and depressing. That’s just not for me. But as I was flipping through TV channels last week, I stopped to learn more about the sickening school shooting in Parkland, Florida. These young, innocent children went to school in the morning, maybe... Read More »