By early December the days have become shorter and the weather continues to grow colder, the threat of our first “real” snowfall looming. For many seniors, maintaining a home throughout the winter months can be challenging. Seniors and their families worry about snow removal, losing power and unexpected falls due to the...
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National Assisted Living Week: September 12 - 19, 2021
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Established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995, National Assisted Living Week® provides a unique opportunity for residents, their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding communities to recognize the role...
Coastline Elderly Services Events
This month, students from Fairhaven write letters to patrons of the council on aging, Coastline's senior employment program navigates a job market rattled by the pandemic, and we celebrate Massachusetts Farmers Market Week!
Read the latest issue of Senior Scope!
Estate Planning for Teachers
To say the last year and a half has been a challenge would be the understatement of the century. So many have stepped up to help others and to give a sense of normalcy in such an abnormal time. One group of people especially come to mind: teachers.
Children...
Bayada Article: What You Can Do to Help Your Loved One’s Dementia Behaviors
When a loved one has dementia, managing their changing behaviors can be very challenging. In the early stages, common behaviors such as repeating a story or asking the same question several times may be annoying, but they aren’t harmful. However, as the disease progresses, behaviors can become dangerous. Behavior becomes a problem...
Make Sure Your Beneficiary Designations Match Your Estate Plan
Many types of property and investments pass outside of probate and allow you to designate who will receive them after your death. It is important that these designations are kept up to date and are consistent with the rest of your estate plan.
When you open up an investment...
I don’t have a large estate. Do I need an estate plan?
An estate plan goes much further than a will. Not only does it deal with the distribution of assets and legacy wishes, but it may help you and your heirs pay substantially less in taxes, fees, and court costs. You should always consult an estate planning attorney to discuss your unique situation...
Preparing Heirs For Transfer of Inheritance
The key to a successful wealth transfer is maintaining clear communication. Estate planning attorneys can help when you wish to involve heirs in the planning stages in order to make the wealth transition easier.
Open Communication
Lack of trust or communication has squandered 60% of family fortunes, which...
Legal Documents for Students Who Are Headed to College
Parents, check one last thing off the list for your college-bound kid!
Will you be able to help your 18-year-old in an emergency? Let’s say that your son, an 18-year-old freshman at a college on the opposite end of the country, is unconscious in the hospital following an accident....
The Value of Pre-Planning
Much like estate planning, funeral pre-planning allows you to give your loved ones the gift of peace of mind. They just won’t know until the day they need it.
Many families are comforted by the knowledge that their loved ones will be spared the hardship and stress of making...