Author: Tom

I speak often on estate planning, the traps associated with it, and the misinformation that runs rampant in today’s society.   It never ceases to amaze me that during my workshops the thing people fear most is probate, yet they often can’t explain what it is.  

The best description I’ve Continue reading →

“Elderly” by Kevin Dooley is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Elder abuse comes in many forms.  The good folks at the American Psychological Association have created a handy list of the seven forms elder abuse can take, which serves as a great jumping off point for learning more about each Continue reading →

 

Every day, across America, countless people lose the ability to speak.  Whether it be from ALS, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Tumor, or neurological causes, imagine how your life Continue reading →

A recent google search on exactly how ALS kills lead me to a Washington Post article (link below) about one of my hero’s, Stephen Hawking, who has, against all odds, lived for decades after being stricken with ALS at age of 21.  

Most people live only two to five years after being diagnosed, Continue reading →

I am routinely asked, and sometimes challenged ,about whether a person can be the trustee of their own irrevocable trust and still qualify for Medicaid.  One cause for all of these questions is the number of lawyers who are not convinced that, and have never tried, making their clients Continue reading →

I Came across an amazing article today by Amos Goodall and had to share it!  In his article Mr. Goodall speaks to the importance of beginning the conversation around how you want the end stages of life to be handled, and how to begin the conversation around such a difficult topic. Continue reading →

Just over 8 weeks ago my father passed away from complications related to sepsis.  Around that same time CHEST (the journal of the American College of Chest Physicians) was publishing a finding relating to a potential cure!  Is it the real deal?  Only time and further study will tell, Continue reading →

A recent publication of the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging revealed that a longitudinal study showed decreased cognitive decline in the later stages of life.  

It is believed that tea leaves contain an anti-inflamatory, anti-oxidant, and other “bioactive compounds” that may Continue reading →

I came across this wonderful article by Samir Shah on Monday, it was too good not to share.  So I’ve pasted the link below.  Enjoy.

Several highlights are

• Be sure to use a qualified contractor;

• To control costs, choose a licensed and insured contractor who lets you make installment payments, Continue reading →