Note: this piece is adapted from an article published in the December 2012/January 2013 NAELA News written by Tani Bahti, RN, CT, CHPN who is the founder and Executive Director of Passages – Support & Education in End of Life…
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Elder Law But Were Afraid to Ask/Question #2
“What is the relationship between a Living Will and an Advance Directive?” The relationship between a Living Will and an Advance Directive is that a “Living Will” is a type of Advance Directive. A Living Will is a static document…
Advice For a Successful Marriage
(From Weekend Edition Saturday piece on the book All There Is: Love Stories From StoryCorps by Dave Isay) Advice for a successful marriage from an eighty-five year old man, who described a drive he took with his wife shortly after…
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Elder Law But Were Afraid to Ask/Question #1
Each week we will post a new question from those that were asked by attendees of a seminar on planning for your future, presented by Camilla during summer 2016 (with thanks to Kensington Park Senior Living for the excellent sponsorship…
Warning Signs of Elder Abuse
The following list is part of the Elder Justice Initiative of the U.S. Department of Justice. If you suspect abuse, follow the instructions from the Administration on Aging here. Warning Signs (by type of abuse) Financial Exploitation – Signs and…
Important Tips for Each Stage of the Car-Buying Process
From Federal Trade Commission: “New or used, cars are big-ticket items. Four new 60-second videos from the Federal Trade Commission can help buyers shop with confidence. The mobile-friendly videos, in English and Spanish, offer important information for every stage of…
Online Dating and Investment Fraud
There are many forms of financial fraud and abuse that claim internet users and online daters as victims. Read this helpful article from FINRA for tips on how to navigate this tricky terrain, HERE.
“Brexit” and Market Risk
The vote by Britain to exit the European Union (“Brexit”) was quickly felt the world over, creating market uncertainty and spiking volatility. FINRA is reissuing this Investor Alert.
People Over 65 at Risk for Scams
Jill Schlesinger writes a brief and informative article for the Baltimore Sun, titled “People Over 65 at Risk for Scams,” and outlines signs how to protect yourself or a loved one against scams. Read the article here: People Over 65…
AARP Foundation Local Assistance Directory
The Local Assistance Directory is a national database of local service providers and programs in your community, for services in the categories of: –emergency –food –housing –goods –transit –health –money –care –education –work –legal Access the database HERE.