What is Fair? Equal Shares or Individual Needs?
January 16, 2026
Thoughtful estate planning that considers equal shares and individual needs can prevent conflict and preserve family relationships.
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Caregiving
Checking in on Mom: A Caregivers Journey
December 18, 2025
Motion tracking, temperature monitoring, and shared app access allow family members to stay informed without intruding.
Will I Live Longer if I Babysit the Grandchildren?
May 1, 2024
Looking for an extra incentive to spend some quality time with your grandchildren? Try telling their parents that it could extend your life.
Introduce Your Parents to a Password Manager?
May 26, 2022
Ever heard the phrase, “a chain is only as strong as its weakest link?” The same goes for a financial portfolio: It’s only as safe as the password that protects it.
Suffering From Caregiver Burnout?
May 4, 2022
A new study showed that caregiver burnout is becoming a growing problem.
Becoming a ‘Sudden’ Caregiver for a Senior?
January 13, 2022
While the sudden caregiver has no preparation, no warning signs or slow changing of circumstance, the long-term caregiver certainly experiences situations of crisis.
How Can Caregivers Get Help?
August 5, 2021
40 million U-S adults take care of a loved one who is elderly or disabled.
Caregiving during the Pandemic
March 23, 2021
Managing a loved one’s care in a nursing home or an assisted living facility has always been challenging. And it’s harder now that visitation is extremely limited to protect residents from COVID-19. So how can you check on your loved ones, make sure they’re being cared for properly and let them know you’re there for them?
How to Advocate for Elderly Parents
February 17, 2021
As family caregivers, we play many roles: scheduler, money manager, house cleaner, health aide, nurse, navigator, nurturer and more. Perhaps the most important role, though, is advocate, as we ensure the best life possible for our loved ones when they are vulnerable.
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