Randy on December 11th, 2009

There is a popular tune played this time of year called “Grandma Got Run Over by A Reindeer” which relates that Grandma — after drinking too much eggnog — went out into the winter cold to get her medication and was run over by a reindeer. The question is, “Who was supposed to be watching Grandma?”

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Randy on October 5th, 2009

By making these improvements, you’ll create a safe and stylish home — one you’ll want to stay in and enjoy for years to come.

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Making an advance care plan can ease worries for you and your family about what might happen to you if you are unable to make decisions about your own care.

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Randy on September 25th, 2009

One way to plan in advance for the end of one’s life is to sign a formal contract called a “preneed funeral plan.” With this plan, money to pay for a funeral and/or burial is held in a trust, in an escrow account or paid through an insurance policy on the life of the person desiring the plan. Parts of or all of the funeral service and burial are designed in advance and pre-funded in advance and the family has little to do but show up.

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Randy on July 5th, 2009

Generally, elderly parents want to remain living in their own home. However, remaining in the home becomes a concern when children see their parents slowing down, perhaps even having trouble with handling stairs and doing general daily activities.

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