Browse. Click. Pay. Online shopping is just that easy. And while there’s a lot to be said for shopping locally and supporting small businesses, there’s no denying that online shopping is super convenient. After all, where else can you find almost anything you want, place an order in minutes, and…
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Why the Kitchen is the Heart of Your Home
By: Jill Brightman The slightest aroma of sugar and vanilla can transport me instantly back in time to my grandmother’s kitchen. Each time I would visit, she always had my favorite – sugar cookies with a cherry in the middle – waiting to welcome me. This happy recollection of my…
3 Healthcare Documents that You Should Understand
It’s so confusing! HIPAA, Health Care Directives, Powers of Attorney. How does one differ from the others? A HIPAA Authorization, a Health Care Directive, and a Health Care Power of Attorney can easily be confused because all three have to do with your permission about your medical care and medical…
How Pet-assisted Therapy Helps Dementia Patients
There’s a reason why cats and dogs seem to rule the internet. Most of us get a little jolt of dopamine when viewing pictures and videos of these furry creatures being charming, silly, and deeply endearing. There’s no denying the age-old connection between our hearts and these lovable animals. It…
Staying Connected through Melodies: Music and Dementia
Music is, quite literally, the soundtrack of our lives. Music is a vehicle for memories, emotions, and healing. It can lift our spirits, calm our souls, help us fall in love, and bring us to tears. Our favorite songs become part of our emotional DNA. Even long after decades have…
Calling All Millennials—It’s Time to Plan.
It may be hard to believe, but the fact is, millennials are all grown up. They are buying homes, starting families, and caring for aging parents. Also, they are—at 22% of the population—the largest living generation in the U.S. In 2021, Trust & Will did a proprietary study involving 22,850…
The Day the Music Died: What Happens When There is No Will?
Prince, Marvin Gaye, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Bob Marley, Billie Holiday, Barry White, Sonny Bono, Tupac Shakur, Amy Winehouse, John Denver, Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin. Certainly, an impressive who’s who list of music royalty that sadly left this world far too soon. However, this wildly talented group also had another…
Ahoy! Charting Your Course to a Perfect Retirement Destination
There is something very appealing and kind of romantic about sailing off into the sunset to enjoy the golden years of retirement in an idyllic setting. It is, perhaps, the pinnacle of the American Dream. However, selecting the perfect place to retire takes more than just dreaming. It’s a process…
Understanding the Differences Between Guardianships and Conservatorships
It’s not surprising that people are often confused by the terms “guardianship” and “conservatorship.” Usage of these terms varies from state to state, and multiple levels can apply in either case. We hope this quick overview will help set the record straight about when and how these terms apply according…
Can You Inherit Season Tickets?
Whether you’re talking professional or college sports, season tickets for popular sports teams are usually very hard to come by. And, once someone acquires season tickets, they aren’t likely to give them up. In many instances, fans literally have to wait for someone to die before they can move up…