5 Major Trends In Long Term Care
Some positive, and some not quite as positive trends have emerged over the last several years in long-term care options. Like many industries these days, norms, best practices and even options are changing rapidly. Here are a few things to consider regarding long-term...
Whole v. Term Life Insurance: A Primer
With the number of different insurance products in the marketplace today, consumers have many more choices than they did twenty, thirty, or even fifty years ago. But with those expanded choices comes a need to do a little more homework, so that the right product is...
2 Touching Stories Of Medical Triumph
As a child of the 1970s, and as a voracious reader, I relied on the Reader’s Digest magazine to get me through innumerable visits at boring relatives’ houses and long stretches in waiting rooms for the dentist or doctor. One of my favorite departments in the small,...
4 Basic Tips for Organizing Your Family Around a Firefighter Schedule
One common firefighter schedule, the 24/48, is named for the rotating hours on and hours off. It requires a 24-hour shift followed by 48 hours off. Another common firefighter schedule is the 48/96, which means two days (48 hours) on and four days off. Both schedules...
Where To Get a Revocable Trust Without Breaking the Bank
If you’ve decided that a revocable trust is the right choice for you, it may be time to start hunting for a financial or legal professional who can create it and walk you through the process. If you are still trying to figure out whether it’s a will or a trust that...
4 Tips for Getting Outside More with Your Family
The fact that you are reading this article means you’ve put some thought into the title: getting outside more with your family. It is probably also safe to assume that if you have to think about this topic, you’re a busy person. But who isn’t these days? Even kids are...
What is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust
An important aspect of LTC planning that reaches beyond your health and care options is your estate or assets. More specifically, after you die, your loved ones will need to know how to divide your belongings and assets. While many people use the terms “will” and...
What Does it Mean to Fund a Trust?
As a person’s career advances, or even begins to wind down, depending on how you look at it, there comes a time to consider a whole host of topics, such as long-term care options and retirement plans. But a third category is just as important as those other two:...
Understanding Nutritional Supplements: The Basics
Most healthcare professionals agree that the best way for people to meet their bodies’ nutritional needs is through a healthy diet, meaning, actually eating nutritious food as outlined in the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines. While eating enough healthy foods and a...
Dealing with Tragedy: Understanding the Work of a Chaplain
Exactly what a chaplain is and the duties a chaplain is expected to perform, and for whom, may be a little challenging for most people to describe in detail. This article serves to explain what a chaplain is and their main roles in service to others. What is a...
