Planning Your Estate During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Planning Your Estate During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Planning Your Estate During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is at the forefront of everyone’s minds right now, and just about everyone has had to makemajor changes to their lives to contain its spread. However, the coronavirus has been particularly impactful on the elderly and those with chronic health conditions, who may not be prepared for...
Difference Between A Non-hospital Do Not Resuscitate And A Traditional Do Not Resuscitate
Difference Between A Non-hospital Do Not Resuscitate And A Traditional Do Not Resuscitate
In New York State, the Do Not Resuscitate order (DNR) was established in 1985 by a task force then overseen by Governor Mario Cuomo. It was established to resolve legal issues arising out of the refusal to provide end-of-life treatment. A DNR is a medical directive that applies only to...
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The round, Formica kitchen table was cluttered with prescription bottles, bowls, pens and a misshapen pile of papers, statements, and (more…)
Baby Boomers Caring for Aging Parents and Children
Baby Boomers Caring for Aging Parents and Children
Baby boomers are classified as a group of people born between the years of 1946 and 1964. As many as (more…)
Spiritual Care for Caregivers of Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s Disease
Spiritual Care for Caregivers of Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s Disease
More than 29 percent of the U.S. adult population consider themselves to be informal caregivers to the chronically ill, disabled, (more…)
The Importance of Mental Exercise for Seniors
The Importance of Mental Exercise for Seniors
By, Elder Care Coordinator Dana Marcinka, MSW Mental stimulation plays a large role in the cognitive health of seniors. Just as (more…)
Caring for Elderly Individuals Has Become More Expensive Than Raising Children
Caring for Elderly Individuals Has Become More Expensive Than Raising Children
Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture released results of a study that found the cost of raising a child to the age of 18 is approximately $233,610. While that number may seem astronomical to some, the cost of taking care of an elderly parent or loved one regularly...
Elder Care Planning for Dementia Patients
Elder Care Planning for Dementia Patients
Today, as many as 5.4 million American men and women are living with Alzheimer’s Disease, a progressive type of dementia (more…)
Caregiver Advocate Brochure Protects Loved Ones with Dementia
Caregiver Advocate Brochure Protects Loved Ones with Dementia
If you care for someone with dementia, you are their Advocate! This is the title of a brochure created by (more…)
Long-Term Care Insurance for Long Island Residents
Long-Term Care Insurance for Long Island Residents
Long-term care insurance is one of the ways to pay for the necessary custodial care that may be required as (more…)