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Your parents have always been thrifty. They helped you through college and were very careful about saving for retirement, but lately you notice that they aren’t going out very often, they are very careful when they shop, they often complain about the high cost of fuel or their utility bills? Your parents are not alone. Even some of the best laid plans can come up short. With medical costs rising in the double digits, exponential rising fuel costs and lower returns on investments, their nest egg might be coming up short. Read the rest of this entry »

Holiday time is coming up, and for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease, it can be a very challenging time of the year. Here are some suggestions to help you and your loved one to have a safe and happy season together in spite of the obstacles. Read the rest of this entry »

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It’s 5:00 p.m., and all of a sudden your calm, serene mother is now very agitated, angry, and maybe even combative. Nothing you do seems to help, and quite frankly, you’re nervous and maybe even frightened. It seems as if there is nothing you can do. Take heart; you’re not alone, and there is help. Read the rest of this entry »