Monthly Archives: September 2013
Good news and bad in the elderly world
Just this week alone, the newspapers revealed two stories. One story was opposite the other in that it was positive while the other was negative – or sad, whatever way you look at it. The positive story revealed two hundred-year-old … Continue reading
A little tip about toenail fungus
Almost all elders have the same issue with their feet, toenail fungus. This is not dangerous, but at times it is uncomfortable because the nails thicken, they are difficult to cut and break off easier than they are cut. It … Continue reading
Pet information sheets
Pet information sheets can be utilized for long-term pet planning and Pet Trusts, too. The Sheets can help to establish guidelines in the trust. A rationale will have to be established for the allocation of funds set aside for the … Continue reading
Pet trusts
Pet owners that set up pet trusts ensure that their pet is taken care of after their death. In the instance of a pet trust, a trustee is assigned by the pet owner, prior to their death, that makes distributions … Continue reading
Long-Term estate planning for pets
Once an elderly pet owner has made short-term arrangements for their pet, has written the explicit arrangements down and discussed them thoroughly with a caregiver, child, friend or neighbor, it is time for them to consider notating long-term estate plans … Continue reading
Short-Term estate planning for pets
One thing that slips people’s minds are providing for the day-to-day care of their pet should an emergency arise. No matter what happens, a pet still needs to eat, drink and be able to go to the bathroom in an … Continue reading
Estate planning and pets
There are many seniors that have no family – or very little family left – to leave their estate to. Even if there is an abundance of family, many seniors want to ensure the welfare of their pets should they … Continue reading
Happiness is pets
There are many people that benefit from the unconditional love of a pet; none more than the elderly. So many tests have been conducted proving that blood pressure is lowered in the presence of a dog or cat. Also, people … Continue reading
How can someone exploit the elderly?
The Wheaton Patch announced this week that the Wheaton Police Department charged Rhonda Y. Arnold, a 44-year-old resident of Lombard with felony financial exploitation of the elderly. What the heck? How can anyone do such a thing? As is September … Continue reading
How many elders do not have insurance?
Numbers have revealed that in Illinois alone 12.8% of people are uninsured. Most would likely want insurance but it is unaffordable, thus the fact that they are uninsured. Now our President has come up with the bright idea of “Obamacare” … Continue reading
With Age Comes Respect - An Elderly Caregiver's Perspective 