How to Keep Your Legal and Financial Documents Updated as You Age Update your estate plan. Living longer is something to celebrate, but when it comes to legal and financial planning, longevity can also bring challenges. Many people create an estate plan and assume it’s “set it and forget it.” But as life changes, your…
Incapacity planning prepares you for the unexpected. Whether it’s illness, injury, or the effects of aging. While it’s not easy to think about losing the ability to make your own decisions, having a plan in place ensures your wishes are respected and your loved ones are protected. Incapacity planning is more than just paperwork, it’s…
Driving with dementia is one of the most challenging issues many families face when caring for an aging parent or grandparent. Dementia can quietly affect judgment, reaction time, and awareness, three skills that are critical for safe driving. The challenge is that while some older adults recognize when it’s time to stop driving, others may…