National Estate Planning Awareness Month: Top 3 Healthcare Documents Everyone Should Have

October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month and it’s an important time to think about proper estate planning. A comprehensive Estate Plan has many different components, but perhaps the most important parts of your plan are those having to do with your health. There are estate planning documents…

October is National Estate Planning Awareness month. Each October across the United States, individuals and families are reminded of the importance of creating and/or maintaining an estate plan. Creating a will or estate plan is essential for everyone, but especially important for seniors.Estate planning…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to learn about this common disease. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women. The older you are, the more likely you are to get breast cancer and that’s why it’s important to understand the symptoms, warning signs, and risk factors…

September is Self-Improvement Month and it’s the perfect time to work on yourself and implement positive and lasting changes in your life or the lives of your loved ones. Self-esteem is a challenging topic for many people regardless of age. As we grow, typically between the ages of 60-70 is when self-esteem…

September is Self-Improvement Month, and it is a time to remind ourselves and our loved ones that we all need to improve and care for ourselves. A positive view of life can help alleviate some of the medical issues that an older adult may face such as cognitive decline, stress, loss of appetite, and…

Self-Improvement Month is observed during the month of September. It is the process of bettering yourself in a particular area or area in your life. This process could involve making physical changes, mental changes such as career changes, or becoming healthier emotionally, spiritually, and/or financially…

August is MedicAlert Awareness month and it’s a good time to educate yourself and your loved one on the importance of how a medical alert system works as providing peace of mind. Medic Alert Awareness month is a good opportunity to know more about Medic Alert medical IDs, but that’s not the only…

August is MedicAlert Awareness Month and it’s the best time to learn the maximum potential that a Medic Alert system or ID can have. This annual observation offers an opportunity to assess your loved one’s medical alert needs and to understand that medical alert systems are an invaluable tool to…

August has been designated as MedicAlert Awareness Month, dedicated to educating the public on the needs and uses of Medic Alert IDs. Medical alert ID’s have been around for decades, however not all of us know their maximum potential yet.These IDs are essentially important for people living alone it…

When your aging loved one enters their golden years, you will need to accept the reality of residential care whether it’s respite care, assisted living, or memory care. Although caregiving is a noble duty, it can be emotionally and physically taxing. Today, we will share with you what respite care…

June is Men’s Health Month and the focus is to encourage men to concentrate on their health needs, checkups, screenings, and yearly physicals. During Men’s Health Month, we encourage men to take control of their health, and for families to teach young boys healthy habits throughout their childhood…

June is Men’s Health Month, a national observance used to raise awareness about health care for men and focus on encouraging boys, men, and their families to practice and implement healthy living decisions, such as exercising and eating healthy.Family history, age, and lifestyle play a significant…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in today’s time, many people might be concerned with their mental health, especially if they are a senior or somebody suffering from a mental or behavioral condition. Memory problems, cognitive decline, and a growing loneliness epidemic, all make seniors especially…

Mental Health Awareness month is a time to be mindful of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma so many may experience. Aging is a fact of life. We need to focus on healthy aging, including behavioral health issues during Mental Health Awareness month and every…

May is National Elder Law Month and it is important to understand the importance of legal documents such as a living will and health care proxy as these can impact decisions around care for you or a loved one. We all value our freedom of choice when it comes to medical treatment.It is important to ask…

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has designated May as “Elder Law Month” to acknowledge a profession that supports the senior community with all their planning needs. During this month, professionals across the country educate the public about legal options for dealing with long-term…