December is Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness (SAD) month.  Millions of people in the USA have seasonal depression.  As it gets colder and the days grow

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The United States has many different religions, some of which may have differing views when it comes to conventional care of our elderly. One of

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November is the month set aside to honor our loved ones who have Alzheimer’s, or who are affected by Alzheimer’s. The cold hard facts are

No one wants to think about having to move their aging parents from their home to another location. Not only is the change an emotional

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With the ownership of firearms comes an enormous responsibility.  Unless you sell or give away your gun collection in your lifetime, your guns will definitely

This may seem a little off-topic for a blog on elder law, but the importance of guiding your children towards successful career choices will help

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A statutory trust for the care of a pet will care for one designated pet or several pets.  It is a legally enforceable document whose

The Affordable Healthcare Act (also known as the AHA or Obamacare) is going to be changing some of your Medicare benefits in the near future.