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Manage Your Assets with a Living Trust
This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of living trusts, exploring what they are, how they work, and the many benefits they can bring to estate planning. It outlines the steps involved in setting one up and key terms to understand. This paper also includes scenarios that highlight how individuals…

Understanding The Importance of a Last Will & Testament
This white paper outlines the importance of Last Wills and Testaments in estate planning, focusing on how it can ensure your wishes are honored and your assets are managed according to your desires. Additionally, it addresses how a will can help prevent potential disputes among family members and simplify…

Durable Power of Attorney: Ensure Your Wishes are Followed
This white paper outlines the essential aspects of establishing a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) for seniors. It covers the different types of DPOAs, the significance of selecting the right agent, and practical steps for creating a DPOA. Understanding these aspects can help seniors find reassurance…

The Role of Advance Healthcare Directives in Personalized Care
This white paper covers the essential considerations for drafting advance healthcare directives, including living wills and durable powers of attorney. It outlines important topics such as defining your healthcare preferences, effective communication with family, and selecting a healthcare proxy. By…

Home Care Excellence – Stephen A.
Originally from Ghana, West Africa, Stephen moved to the United States in 2003. He found his calling in home care just two years later. With a career spanning two decades, he has become a valued member of the LifeWorx team. Stephen is known for his dedication, kindness, and willingness to go above and…

Managing Breast Cancer in Senior Women
Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month shines a light on a disease that impacts millions of women worldwide. While this campaign highlights the importance of regular screenings and early detection for all women, one demographic that requires special attention is senior women. The growing risk…

How Tech Phobia Widens the Digital Divide
While younger generations have grown up with smartphones, the internet, and digital services, many older adults are resistant to using these technological advancements. This hesitancy often stems from a fear of technology, commonly referred to as “tech phobia” which can leave seniors feeling disconnected…

Home Care Excellence – Alice M.
Alice’s journey into caregiving wasn’t something she planned. Coming from Zambia, Africa, where she worked as a secretary to a human resource manager, her path took a turn when she found herself caring for six residents with Alzheimer’s. “That’s when I became interested in becoming a caregiver…

Understanding In-Home Care
As our loved ones age, making sure they receive the best care possible becomes a top priority. For many families, in-home care offers the best solution by providing personalized and professional assistance in the comfort of one’s home. At LifeWorx, our services include 24-hour care, companion care…

Balancing Act: How Caregivers Can Prioritize Their Well-being
Working as a caregiver is incredibly rewarding but it can also be physically and emotionally taxing. It’s important to find a balance between professional duties and personal well-being. Here are some ways that you can find that balance: Use digital tools to save time Today’s modern technology…

Stay Healthy, Stay Safe: Flu Prevention for Seniors
As flu season approaches, it’s important for seniors to take extra precautions to stay safe and healthy. Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory disease caused by different strains of viruses. Common flu symptoms include sudden the onset of fever or chills, persistent cough or…

Talking About In-Home Care
Realizing our parents or spouses need additional support can be emotional and overwhelming. Talking to loved ones about in-home care may feel even more daunting. Conversations about long-term care options, legal and financial details, and end-of-life preferences are uncomfortable, but procrastination…

Brighter Days Ahead: Easing Seasonal Blues in Seniors
Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, is a common mental health condition that usually starts in fall or winter and ends in spring or early summer. It can cause stressful symptoms for several months, and it’s important to take it seriously if you notice the signs in yourself or someone else…

Pet Care Solutions for Seniors
As seniors age, many aspects of daily life can change, including caring for beloved pets. Spending time with animals has proven to have numerous benefits, including lessening depression, encouraging socialization, increasing physical activity, and lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. These benefits…

Home Care Excellence – Rose G.
To Rose, caregiving is more than a list of tasks to be completed. It’s about making connections, offering comfort, and providing support in moments of vulnerability. For over a decade, Rose has worked with HIV patients, but her connection to the elderly shines bright. This connection extends beyond…

Shedding Light on Sundowning
While sundowning is not a disease itself, it is a symptom of underlying cognitive conditions, most commonly Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Sundown syndrome begins during the middle and later stages of Alzheimer’s disease and usually continues if triggers continue. As the sun sets, individuals…