Monthly Archives: August 2013
Reducing the Pain When Longtime Partners Must be Separated
Many people assume that for elderly couples the death of a spouse is an inevitable and heart-wrenching experience, and they would be correct. (Photo credit: i.tokaris) However, separation from one another because one of the partners requires a greater level care than the other is almost as keenly painful. “Sadly, this scenario is more… Read More »
Helping Seniors Simple and Worthwhile
It’s something most Americans take for granted: we need something, so we go get it, whether it’s groceries or clothing or what have you, and go back home. But it’s not that simple for people who are homebound. They must depend upon the kindness of others, in some cases strangers, for the basic necessities…. Read More »
Head or heart? Donation decisions can be difficult
When people think about making charitable donations, sometimes they don’t really think at all. Instead, they give based solely on emotions, which is fine. A recent blog on the website of The New York Times, however, recognized this distinction was “one of the big debates among donors and their advisers: is it better to… Read More »
In spite of strides, women still treated as ‘unequal’ in estate planning
Women have come a long way in many ways in achieving equality with the male members of society, but there is one area where they still lag far behind. A recent article in Forbes magazine, with the nifty title “Nice Girls Talk About Estate Planning” points out that women are the chief executive officers… Read More »
Law would treat military parents of children with disabilities with the same respect as it does their civilian counterparts
On the plus side, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and of the Senate recently had the courage to introduce a bill that would greatly aid children with disabilities who have a parent in the military. On the down side, the website govtrack.us gives the measure only a 1-percent chance of making… Read More »