7 Rules of Thumb in Choosing your Agent in a Power of Attorney   A Power of Attorney is a legal document you sign to name someone to be your agent to act on your behalf. That means that you must decide who to name as your agent. You can pick anyone you want. Married clients usually name each other and, if they have children, one or more of them as alternates. Unmarried clients or married clients whose spouses have dementia usually name children, if they have them. But, what are the considerations? Here are a few rules of thumb to help you make your decisions:     Only consid ..read more

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End-of-life decisions are never easy. One of the toughest decisions you may have to make is whether you need nursing home care or hospice care. It helps to know the difference. Nursing Home Care Nursing homes residents receive treatment to extend their lives. This care includes custodial and skilled care. Custodial care means assistance with dressing, bathing, cooking, laundry, and other types of personal care. The provider does not need a medical license to provide this type of caie. Skilled nurslng care is provided by licensed medical practitioners. Skilled care is medical treatment that i ..read more

Most older adults want to remain in their homes and communities as they age rather than move into assisted living facilities or nursing homes. To accomplish that, those folks must take steps to protect their physical, mental, and financial welfare. What Does it Mean to Age in Place? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines aging in place as a senior's "ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level." According to AARP, more than three-quarters of older adults prefer to age in place. To do that ..read more

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