Did you know that Americans 65 and over are the fastest growing demographic on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Over 60% say they are on social media on a regular basis – often reporting on or keeping up with their grandkids. Have you ever thought about what happens to your posts and pictures after you die? […]
I hear it from elder care attorneys and medical personnel frequently: the worst decisions made are decisions made in a crisis. Doctors and Nurses have a term for it: it’s called the “hallway huddle”. Hospital and Hospice professionals see families in the hallway of the emergency room or ICU trying to figure out what Mom […]
For many the word “hospice” is very much like the word “cancer.” The connotation of the word means death and the topic is avoided until there is no avoiding it. Terry Murphy is a registered nurse and the Clinical Director for Wesley Hospice Care in Columbus, Ohio. “The biggest mistake families make,” says Terry, “is […]
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Google “mother-in-law” and you’ll see this: “a horrible beast. The letters in ‘mother in law’ can be re-arranged to spell ‘Woman Hitler’. “ All right then. Are you deserving of the title? Let’s see. Here are the top actions of ‘woman hitler’ albeit, well meaning: You try to take over events that should be the […]
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No question. Credit is the key determinant of your ability to get a loan and/or the terms of that loan. The better the credit, the better the terms. The credit scoring system is imperfect, but it is the best we have to predict the likelihood of a borrower’s ability and willingness to pay back a […]
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It was a few years ago that I got the call from an elderly client to sell her home. Pauline had lived in the home for over 50 years and raised two sons there. Her husband, George, died ten years ago, her eldest son, Greg lived in Atlanta and his younger brother, Scott, lived in […]
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Will your Facebook page outlive you?
DownSize NewsDid you know that Americans 65 and over are the fastest growing demographic on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Over 60% say they are on social media on a regular basis – often reporting on or keeping up with their grandkids. Have you ever thought about what happens to your posts and pictures after you die? […]
Avoid the “Hallway Huddle”
DownSize NewsI hear it from elder care attorneys and medical personnel frequently: the worst decisions made are decisions made in a crisis. Doctors and Nurses have a term for it: it’s called the “hallway huddle”. Hospital and Hospice professionals see families in the hallway of the emergency room or ICU trying to figure out what Mom […]
The Hospice Decision: Making the Hard Choice at the Right Time
DownSize NewsFor many the word “hospice” is very much like the word “cancer.” The connotation of the word means death and the topic is avoided until there is no avoiding it. Terry Murphy is a registered nurse and the Clinical Director for Wesley Hospice Care in Columbus, Ohio. “The biggest mistake families make,” says Terry, “is […]
Are You That Mother-in-Law? Top Ten Sins (+1)
DownSize NewsGoogle “mother-in-law” and you’ll see this: “a horrible beast. The letters in ‘mother in law’ can be re-arranged to spell ‘Woman Hitler’. “ All right then. Are you deserving of the title? Let’s see. Here are the top actions of ‘woman hitler’ albeit, well meaning: You try to take over events that should be the […]
My credit is bad. Can I buy a house?
DownSize NewsNo question. Credit is the key determinant of your ability to get a loan and/or the terms of that loan. The better the credit, the better the terms. The credit scoring system is imperfect, but it is the best we have to predict the likelihood of a borrower’s ability and willingness to pay back a […]
Do we really need the big houses? (and are we happier in them)?
DownSize NewsIt was a few years ago that I got the call from an elderly client to sell her home. Pauline had lived in the home for over 50 years and raised two sons there. Her husband, George, died ten years ago, her eldest son, Greg lived in Atlanta and his younger brother, Scott, lived in […]