No matter your age, overall wellness or visions for the future, you would be wise to determine your end-of-life choices. While you probably would rather not think about dying, the unfortunate reality is that you never know when questions about life-sustaining measures...
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How can an insurer deny a doctor’s orders?
Having the insurance company deny treatment, medication or another order from your Washington doctor is very frustrating. After all, if your doctor says you need a specific test, treatment or medication, then you would trust that he or she knows what is best over some...
Be aware of the signs of dementia
When a loved one develops Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, it will become difficult for him or her to make important decisions and live independently. According to the Alzheimer's Association, one in three Americans will eventually develop dementia or...
Do I need long-term care insurance?
People are living longer in Washington, and this is a marvel of modern medical science. While having more time to enjoy our golden years is generally a good thing, it does come with some consequences. Namely, the fact that more Americans are living longer means that...
3 things to know before buying long-term care insurance
As you get older, you have to start thinking about what happens next in life. This next stage may require you to move into a long-term care facility or seek other help to maintain a healthy life. Paying for the care you may need is something that many people fail to...
How do I know when or if it is time for my elder loved one to go to a residential care facility?
Growing older is something that inevitably happens to everyone. While you may not want to consider that your parent can no longer care for himself or herself, and may need to move into a care facility, often it is the best choice to make. Not every elderly adult will...
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Beware of estate planning scams targeting seniors
It's sad that some of the most common scam victims are senior citizens. You may have seen stories about these scams in the news and grew concerned for your parent or grandparent. Scammers target older adults because of their perceived saved income. In 2018,...