by Heather Holmes | Jan 16, 2017 | Health and Wealth, Life Events
Is it time for assisted living? How to help your parents through the transition Americans are living longer than ever before, with the average life expectancy now being 78.8 years. This increased lifespan has its advantages, allowing families to have multiple...
by Heather Holmes | Jan 16, 2017 | Health and Wealth, Longevity
Your loved one is sick and you’re there for them every step of the way. This means helping with doctors, making sure the patient eats well and assisting with whatever is needed. But at the same time, don’t forget that you need to take care of yourself, too. Caregivers...
by Hennah Garcia | Jan 16, 2017 | Health and Wealth, Life Events
Congratulations on your engagement! Hopefully, your partner asked beforehand about your allergies to precious metals and beautiful gemstones. Joking aside, the health issues that will arise in your future together are unavoidable and the way you talk about these...
by Heather Holmes | Dec 5, 2016 | Advance Directives, Health and Wealth
Certain things are better kept private. Your health information should not be one of them, at least not for those close to you. Even if you find it embarrassing or uncomfortable to talk about, you will be glad you spoke up if you are ever in an emergency. Access to...
by Heather Holmes | Dec 5, 2016 | Advance Directives, Health and Wealth
How many times have you been asked to provide information for an emergency contact? It’s a common question on so many of the forms and applications that we fill out on a regular basis —from job applications to sports activity waivers. So who makes the best type...
by Heather Holmes | Dec 5, 2016 | Health and Wealth, Insurance
If you’re gearing up to enroll for health insurance coverage for next year, you may be wondering what steps you need to take, what information you need to have on hand and if there’s any prep to do before dialing in to a marketplace. With Open Enrollment...