How to: Care for Yourself when Caring for Dad
Taking care of an aging or ill family member can be enormously rewarding but also exhausting and emotionally draining.
Ethan Huizenga
February 3, 2021
How will an Apple Watch Help Study Dementia?
Biogen is launching a new virtual research study in collaboration with Apple, one that will look into how an Apple Watch and iPhone could help monitor a person’s cognitive decline, a potential symptom of dementia and neurological diseases.
Ethan Huizenga
February 2, 2021
4 Types of Powers of Attorney
Powers of attorney come in different forms, each suited for a specific purpose. They serve as useful tools in any estate-planning effort.
Ethan Huizenga
February 1, 2021
The Family Care Agreement
More than 53 million Americans are unpaid caregivers for family members. The majority are women—often, an adult daughter who lives closest to an aging parent starts out helping with daily activities. As the parent/care recipient requires more assistance, the daughter cuts back on work hours– risking her own financial security.
Ethan Huizenga
January 29, 2021
11 Easy-to-Spot Dementia Signs
Many families have experienced the rollercoaster of emotions watching a loved one slowly start to subside to dementia or Alzheimer’s, but it’s important to realize that you and your loved ones are not alone.
Ethan Huizenga
January 28, 2021
15 States with Most Affordable Long-Term Care
There are currently 73 million baby boomers in the U.S., and by the end of the coming decade, all of them will have turned 65, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Ethan Huizenga
January 28, 2021
Your Estate Planning Checklist for 2021
Early in 2021, you should communicate with your advisers and review several items about your 2020 planning, if that planning is to have any likelihood of succeeding.
Ethan Huizenga
January 28, 2021
How Does a Trust Work for a Farm Family?
The trust is a very useful and flexible tool for estate planning, yet it is probably the most underused estate management technique. A trust is an artificial entity, something like a corporation, created by a document or instrument.
Ethan Huizenga
January 26, 2021
Can Mom Live in the Backyard with an ADU?
A tiny home in retirement could be a more-affordable way to downsize and still be close to family.
Ethan Huizenga
January 25, 2021
5 Traits of a Good Caregiver
Many people transitioning into an elderly life start to require assistance in their everyday lives, especially if they suffer from a chronic or end-of-life medical condition. They need help for tasks, including bathing and eating.
Ethan Huizenga
January 22, 2021