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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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September was first declared as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in 2008. As the month (and quarter) come to a close I want to share an article with resources from NAMI (National Association of Mental Illness.) https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Suicide-Prevention-Awareness-Month If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or […]

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Navigating Care Choices is Hard Work

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Why does it have to be so difficult? When we are in “the situation” of navigating care choices for a loved one, it is hard enough. Now imagine you being older and trying to navigate care choices – what comes to mind? Fix it comes to mind immediately for me!! Realistically, it is important to

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Health Care Decisions

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National Health Care Decisions Day was Friday, April 16th! Health Care decisions involve decisions for all adults from the age of 18. To date, 60% of Americans have yet to document their health care decisions. If you are in the 40% – Bravo! How about this year, we all make an effort to make sure

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Next Gen / All Gen Protection

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Next Gen / All Gen Protection is a topic near and dear to my heart.  In the eyes of the law, when a young adult turns 18, parents/guardians no longer have the legal right to obtain medical information about the young adult even if they are under your insurance and/or you are paying the bill.

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Prepare for Estate Planning – Layperson’s Perspective

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The estate planning process can seem ominous, confusing and for many, we stop here.  Learning how to prepare for estate planning from a layperson’s perspective can help unravel the process and provide you with information to proceed with more confidence. Today in America, approximately 60% of Americans have not created a will/trust.  What does this

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Communication – ADL’s and Finances

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Continuing with the theme of communication, today we will consider family and finances.  Caring for ourselves and our loved ones often comes quickly, leaving little time to consider various options in the moment.  Monthly expenses, loss of income, assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’s) impact us emotionally and financially. Communication about and planning for

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Let’s Get Personal About Care When You Need It

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Have you ever been the one who has been the “go to” person for another when they were admitted to a hospital?  Have you ever needed help from someone when you were in the hospital? Today we’ll discuss “Care” – for you or by you. If you haven’t experienced this role as yet, you may

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This week (Tuesday 15 May, 2018), a California court in Riverside County overturned an end of life choice for  people in California.  California’s Assisted Death Law was overturned due to concerns about how it was passed by the Legislature during a special session on health care funding. What’s next? The judge gave the state attorney general

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Health Care Decisions

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It’s that time of year once again … let’s get beyond taxes and explore health care decisions!  16 April, 2018 is National Health Care Decisions Day!  This day exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and health care providers about the importance of advance care planning.   Yes, advanced care planning involves legal documents to

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National Issue: RAISE Act

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On January 9, 2018 Congress passed HR3759 / S1028 the Recognize, Assist, Support and Engage Family Caregivers Act (RAISE).  The RAISE Act aims to help the relatives and partners who provide medical, household and financial assistance to loved ones.  The bill is on the President’s desk awaiting signature.  It could affect employers of more than

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