POD Accounts are not an Easy Answer

POD Accounts are not an Easy Answer

Are payable on death (POD) accounts a simple way to pass assets to heirs or are they a mistake? With a POD account, you name a beneficiary who gets the account when you die.  The person you name has no rights to the money until you die, so you can spend it all or...
Caregiving and Self-care

Caregiving and Self-care

Many times we are faced with the challenging task of caring for our loved ones that it is often forgotten that caring for ourselves should also be a priority.  Ensuring you aren’t neglecting your own needs both physically and mentally will allow for you to...
Make the Most of your Visit to the Doctor

Make the Most of your Visit to the Doctor

Doctors’ visits are intended to be brief and it can be overwhelming trying to ensure you cover what you want to and retain the information provided to you by your doctor. Below are just a few small tips on how you can be a good advocate for yourself or your loved one....
May is Older Americans Month

May is Older Americans Month

The Administration for Community Living, a federal organization founded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has declared May to be Older Americans Month! Here are some fun ways that you can celebrate the older Americans in your life: Plan a game night...