Helping Your Aging Parents Declutter and Downsize

  Perhaps your parents are having difficulty managing in their two-story, four-bedroom home, where one is being used as a bedroom and the other three are being used for storage. It might be more sensible, and safer, for them to move into a smaller place on one...

What is Non-Medical Home Care and Why Would You Need It?

  Are you worried your elderly loved ones are struggling with daily tasks and keeping up with personal hygiene? Do you worry that they may injure themselves trying to do it alone? Non-medical home caregivers are perfect for elders who need assistance with daily...

How to Handle Items After a Parent’s Death

  One of the biggest challenges for anyone administering an estate is how to distribute those unique items that often can’t be equally split. So, what should you do if given the task of dividing up a family member’s estate, including those items with sentimental...

7 Tax Deductions for Seniors You Might Not Know About

  It’s tax season, which means you might be feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of helping file taxes for your aging parent. The IRS offers several tax deductions for seniors, though not everyone knows about them. Here are 7 tax deductions for seniors and how you...

What Happens When a Sibling Disputes a Parent’s Will?

  The death of a parent is a difficult time, and this tremendous loss can deepen rifts and cause problems among siblings. If your sibling decides to contest your parent’s will, it is important to understand when and how a will can be overturned. Contesting a...