Why are Many Dementia Cases Undiagnosed?
More than 41 million people living with dementia worldwide have not yet been diagnosed, according to a report by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI).
Ethan Huizenga
November 2, 2021
What Upgrades Can I Make to ‘Age in Place’?
Americans are getting older. (I feel it — don’t you?) In fact, the Population Reference Bureau estimates that the number of Americans aged 65 and older will nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060.
Ethan Huizenga
November 1, 2021
How Does a Conservatorship Work?
Britney Spears’ terrible, heartbreaking conservatorship seems almost surreal. How can someone with so much success and wealth find herself in such a position? Could what happened to Britney happen to you or me?
Ethan Huizenga
October 27, 2021
Common Mistakes in Claiming Social Security
Social Security benefits serve an essential role in most Americans’ retirement plans. Yet many people — even soon-to-be retirees — know little about how the program works or how to get the most from the benefits they’ve earned.
Ethan Huizenga
October 26, 2021
What You Need to Know about Long-Term Care
As retirees live longer, many worry about outliving their savings. However, many older Americans haven’t planned for a looming expense: the cost of long-term care.
Ethan Huizenga
October 25, 2021
How Can I Conduct a Family Meeting about Family Wealth Planning?
When there is a large inheritance at stake (or even when there isn’t), it is a great idea to get everyone on the same page. A family meeting can make that happen, and it can even be enjoyable.
Ethan Huizenga
October 22, 2021
What Is a Power of Attorney?
A power of attorney is an important document. It is, nevertheless, frequently disregarded in estate planning. People usually concentrate their efforts on their wills and trusts, naming a power of attorney at the last minute.
Ethan Huizenga
October 22, 2021
Can Exercise Prevent Dementia?
Alzheimer’s disease is among the fastest-growing and most deadly diseases. What’s worse, there are currently no effective treatments or therapies to stop or reverse it and it’s commonly thought that cognitive function inevitably declines as we grow older.
Ethan Huizenga
October 21, 2021
Choose Wisely and Protect Yourself When Naming a Power of Attorney
Children may have moved away or lost touch. Old contacts may have died or become disabled. You cannot trust everyone and criminal cases based on misuse of a power of attorney do exist.
Ethan Huizenga
October 21, 2021
What Should I Know about a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order or DNR?
If you are admitted to a hospital for even minor procedures, there is a good chance you will be asked to read and consider signing a do-not-resuscitate order.
Ethan Huizenga
October 20, 2021
