Aging isn’t easy, but we all have to do it. Contrary to the myth our culture tries to sell us, there is no escaping the march of time and the changes it brings to our bodies, minds, and lives. And these days, understanding how to age well is increasingly important…
Yes, 2020 was a year unlike any other. So many challenges. So much negativity. But if we slow down and really think about it, hopefully we can identify some good things learned. Hopefully, we can place a renewed focus on what’s truly important. Preparing for your future is one of…
Once the holidays are behind us and winter proper has settled in, we will likely find ourselves with some extra time on our hands. In years past, trips and getting together with friends and family helped to break up the long, dark season between New Year’s and springtime. But the…
Use it or lose is the old adage, and it applies to your brain as well as your body. In this post, we’re going to give you a long list of things you can do to use your brain and keep it healthy. Consider the alternative – succumbing to Alzheimer’s.…
Have you ever considered what happens to your pets if they outlive you? The Humane Society estimates that between 100,000 and 500,000 pets end up in shelters every year after their owners die or become incapacitated. Our pets provide us a lifetime of companionship, and Connecticut law provides us as pet…
All across the country, the pandemic numbers are trending steeply in the wrong direction. Epidemiologists have long warned of a difficult winter season, and we certainly seem to have arrived on the threshold of that prediction. Sadly, this rise in cases coincides with the winter holidays, traditionally a time for…
It has been an extraordinarily long haul since the first lockdowns in March. We’ve all had to adjust to the “new normal” as it has affected how we work, learn, play, and go about our daily rounds. Most of us have gotten pretty good at adapting; but the hardest test…
It may be true what they say about not being able to “take it with you.” It’s also true that – with the right planning – your assets can continue to support the organizations and causes you care about. Charitable bequests help you extend the reach of your legacy through…
If you make the wrong choices about filing for Social Security, you may reduce your income for the rest of your life. Did you think that at a certain age, you just automatically file and receive a certain amount? That’s not always the case. Social Security is pretty straightforward if…
The day your loved one enters a nursing facility is not a great day. Aside from your own emotional strain you will try valiantly to let your loved one know that you will stay close and advocate for his or her needs. And then there’s the paperwork. Lots of it.…