Five Signs that Mom Needs a Caregiver
March 11, 2020
See something…say something! Don’t ignore signs of your loved one’s changing caregiving needs.
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Challenges of a Long-Distance Caregiver
March 9, 2020
More than 1 in 10 family caregivers live at least an hour away from their aging or ailing family member, and many are tending to a loved one from a distance of hundreds of miles.
Special Needs Child Requires Care-Filled Planning
October 30, 2019
As our children with disabilities grow older, and we ourselves grow older, the future can seem daunting. The future can be overwhelming.
What Do I Need to Know About Hospice Care?
August 5, 2019
Hospice care, which strives to relieve the symptoms and suffering caused by a terminal illness, becomes an option when a patient has been given six months or less to live. It means that choosing a hospice provider for yourself or a loved one is often a choice made under duress.
Planning for Your Special Needs Child
July 16, 2019
Anyone with a child with special needs understands the need to prepare for the future. A trust is always a good place to start, and figuring out a savings goal for that trust is a key part to your planning.
Can I Get Cash From a Life Insurance Policy?
April 22, 2019
In tough economic times, people are sometimes left scrambling for cash to meet everyday expenses and lifestyle demands. Your life insurance policy is a possible source of funds – but should you tap into it?
How Can I Use an ABLE Account for My Special Needs Child?
March 11, 2019
Anyone can contribute to a person’s ABLE account, but there are federally-mandated annual contribution limits. In 2019, the total annual contributions that an ABLE account can receive from all sources is $15,000.
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