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Insurance can be intimidating.  Jokes about avoiding insurance salesmen are many.  The joke seems to poke fun at a salesman who is “pushing” a product you don’t want to buy.  The fact is more likely it is a product you don’t understand. Insurance can be confusing; a...

Your liver may be underappreciated.  The fact is your liver functions like your body’s engine. It drives many of the body’s critical systems.  Unfortunately, it can be easily overlooked. The reality is that when your liver stops and breaks down, your body does too. ...

While there is no such thing as a “typical” senior, as they age, there are a few basic lifestyle things a family or friend can do to make their lives more comfortable. Nearly 15 million older adults in the U.S. live alone, many feeling that they would be a burden on...

Of course, you love your grandchildren, but you wish they were more “mature” in their decision-making.  You want to leave them part of  your estate, but you are concerned that they will “blow it” on the vagaries of youth rather than investing it for the types of...

September is National Cholesterol Education Month.  Its purpose is to shine a light on a silent condition that has no symptoms but can lead to heart disease through the blocking of your arteries. High cholesterol is often underappreciated as a significant health risk....

While there is no such thing as “typical” seniors, as they age, there are a few basic lifestyle things a family or friend can do to make their lives more comfortable. Nearly 15 million older adults in the U.S. live alone, many feeling that they would be a burden on...

It is said that the fastest growing crime in the country is robbing seniors of their savings.  Sometimes it is by people that seniors know and trust. Often it is by total strangers.  The total damage annually, just among older adults, is over $36 billion. The sad part...

In recognition of National Eye Exam Month during August, we take this opportunity to use this space to remind you of a few things you probably already know and, hopefully, suggest a few ideas you may not. It is normal to notice changes in your vision as you age. ...

Caring for a seriously ill spouse is an emotionally exhausting time of life.  But, at this time it is particularly important to talk about healthcare wishes and getting an estate plan in order.  When your spouse is seriously ill, the pain is increased by the...

Edema, once called “Dropsy”, is a condition that causes swelling in certain areas of the body.  It often emerges as a result of leaking capillaries which seep fluid into the surrounding tissues, producing the swelling.  It might not seem like a reason to seek medical...