A new year is upon us, and with it comes a host of New Year’s resolutions. A Neilson.com survey found that the top goals for the new year included: 1) staying fit and healthy, 2) losing weight, 3) enjoying life to the fullest, 4) spending less, saving more, 5) spending more time...
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Health Care Proxy — What’s In a Name?
When it comes to healthcare documents, it’s easy to get confused. Many of our clients are not clear about the differences between health care proxies and durable powers of attorney, or about why you might need both a living will and a health care proxy. These are some of the questions we...

Reluctant to Consult with a Qualified Estate Planning Attorney? Don’t Be!
Whether you are just starting your career or contemplating retirement, you are probably aware that you should be planning for your future. If you find yourself reluctant to do so or procrastinating for reasons you cannot explain -- you are not alone. At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., we have been diligently serving...

Why Is Urgent Care So Important?
Written By: AFC Urgent Care
The healthcare system is more confusing than ever. Amid a new government administration there are a lot of unanswered questions about where our healthcare system is heading. In network, out of network, covered service or not; it’s all enough to make you feel sick! ...

This holiday season make sure aging family members are safe and well
Spending time with family is one of the best things about the holiday season. For those with aging loved ones, this time is priceless in many ways. While it is a chance to...

Happy Holidays!
Here is a peek at S&B's 2021 Holiday Season!
It always seems to go by too quickly, though.
Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday season!
~ Team S&B

Grief and the Holidays
After losing a loved one, many often dread celebrating the holidays. Here are some tips to help those suffering to cope with the feelings of loss during the holidays.
Be Patient – Be patient with yourself. That first year of holidays without a loved one is particularly hard. It...

VRNS Article: Tips to prevent holiday stress and depression
- Acknowledge your feeling. Be aware of how you feel and what is triggering your feelings.
-...

Bayada Article: The Best Gifts for Seniors
By Barbra London, MSW, LCSW, LNHA
As if gift shopping for the holidays wasn’t already stressful enough, COVID-19 has kicked it up a notch (or two). Warnings seem to come out daily about ordinary items that are in short supply, from everyday necessities to cars, electronics, toys, and housewares. For...

Keystone Place Article: Long-term Care Insurance (LTCI)
If you own long-term care insurance (LTCI) or are thinking about purchasing coverage it is important to understand how the policy works and what it covers. Adult children should also be familiar with the details of their parents’ coverage because they will likely be involved with coordinating LTCI benefits when the time...