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
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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
Common Diseases for Seniors with COVID-19
Medicare data reveals which chronic conditions make seniors especially vulnerable to ending up in the hospital due to the coronavirus.
Ethan Huizenga January 7, 2021
Are You a ‘Super-Ager’?
When people talk about “aging gracefully,” they’re usually referring to physical appearance. However, you can also have a gracefully aging mind.”
Ethan Huizenga January 5, 2021
Does Sleep Help with Alzheimer’s?
So how does one clean the brain? According to a study published in the journal Science, prioritizing sleep could be the key to eliminating toxins.
Ethan Huizenga December 8, 2020
How to Ask Parents about Estate Planning?
Do you expect your parents to leave you a financial legacy? Nearly half of working-age Americans assume that they will receive an inheritance that will support them later in life, according to a survey by financial services company HSBC. Perhaps the bigger question, though, is how to even approach this topic with your parents.
Ethan Huizenga November 9, 2020
Can I Afford In-Home Elderly Care?
Amid headlines of COVID-19 infiltrating nursing homes and large senior care facilities, it’s understandable that many Americans would prefer to avoid assisted living environments as they grow older. However, the trend to age in place predates the pandemic. Remaining at home was the first choice for 76% of Americans age 50 and older, according to a 2018 AARP survey.
Ethan Huizenga November 5, 2020
Ethan Huizenga October 16, 2020
Still Procrastinating about Your Estate Plan?
Without an estate plan in place, clients will be reliant on state laws and probate courts to appoint individuals who will be responsible for financial affairs and health-care decisions, in the case of illness and ultimately the transfer of assets upon death.
Ethan Huizenga July 23, 2020
Can Bad Thoughts Bring on Dementia?
A new study has identified a possible link between negative repetitive thinking and the key signs of dementia.
Ethan Huizenga July 17, 2020
