“Situational awareness” is the term used by Navy Seals and others to describe being tuned in to your surroundings, especially potential threats to your person. People who are “situationally aware” don’t get ambushed nearly as often as those people who aren’t paying attention, at least so the theory goes. You will most likely be spending…
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Ensure your college-bound child’s medical decisions are in trusted hands—get an Alabama Advance Directive for Healthcare and a HIPAA waiver today!
Sometimes, the biggest worry about VA benefits is what you can get with them, or how finances will work out.
Nolan Elder Law, LLC has changed its name to “The Alabama Elder Care Law Firm, LLC”!
When money is running out, it’s important to ask your parents these questions. Have this conversation as early as you can, as Medicaid applications take time and can be stressful.
A power of attorney (POA) is an important legal form that allows someone else to make medical or financial decisions.
Many people have a vague idea what a prenuptial agreement (or prenup) is and what it is designed to accomplish. While they can be necessary for younger first marriages, they are often indispensable for 2nd marriages.
Do your parents have a will? If not, it’s time for them to address it.
A geriatric case manager (GCM) is a social worker or licensed nurse specially trained in various fields of human services. GCMs have the experience to assess, plan, coordinate, monitor, and provide services for elderly clients and their family or caregivers. A GCM develops a plan of care based on identified needs, by performing an assessment…
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Tis the season for gift-giving! One of a parent’s (or grandparent’s) greatest sources of pleasure is to make a gift to a child or grandchild. Whether the gifts are holiday gifts or wedding or birthday gifts, “helping out” is something seniors take great pride in. Even if their world is growing smaller due to health…
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