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Become a Power of Attorney

How to Become a Power of Attorney In order to become a Power of Attorney for your parents, you need to obtain a standard Power of Attorney application form from your lawyer, or you can download one from a legal website. In most cases, a standard form is fine, but if you will be performing any real estate transactions on behalf of your parents, then you will need to obtain a state-specific Power of Attorney

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Jennifer Kem September 14, 2023 8:22 pm
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Life Transitions

Obtaining Power of Attorney to help your Loved One Common Issues

Common Challenges of Obtaining Power of Attorney It is important to note that not all parents are willing to grant their adult children Power of Attorney. For many, it is an undeniable sign that their mental health might be fading, so they refuse more out of fear and denial than for any other reason. Some will even refuse to even discuss the issue. There are a few different ways you can make the idea of

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Jennifer Kem August 21, 2023 1:13 pm

Revocable Trust, Will or Living Will – Senior Living

Senior Living; How do you choose between Revocable Trust, Will or Living Will? Revocable Trust More people should, as wills have basic shortcomings. If they have any imprecise language or lack in terrorem clauses (which threaten heirs that challenge them with disinheritance), they can invite lawsuits and other battles. If the author of a will is elderly, a spouse, ex-spouse or children could try to assert that the author had insufficient mental capacity at the

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Jennifer Kem August 10, 2023 10:19 pm
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End of Life Issues

Caregiver Tips Best Foot Care for Loved Ones

Caregiver guide: Care For Elderly Feet Golden Girls want to help you in “Putting your best foot forward”. Check out our YouTube Video on this very important health topic!     Please help us out with your Like and Subscribe to our Chanel and Add YOUR Comment in YouTube. Health is important at all ages, when it comes to foot care. Be kind to your feet as a mode of mindfulness. When we age foot

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Jennifer Kem July 22, 2023 2:23 pm
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Estate Planning

Living Trust or Will: What’s Right for Your Elderly Loved One?

Making financial decisions for your elderly loved one can be challenging, but with a little forethought and consideration you will quickly be able to see the best option for your situation. Here’s a guide for making the financial decision between a living trust and a will.

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Jennifer Kem July 8, 2023 2:00 am
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Elderly News

7 Common Scams That Target the Elderly: Be Prepared

These 7 common scams that target the elderly are nothing to joke about.

The last thing you need is to have your financial situation compromised in your golden years by opportunistic fraudsters.

Don’t become a statistic – make sure you and your loved ones keep an eye out for these types of scams.

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Jennifer Kem May 18, 2023 2:05 pm
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End of Life Issues

Elder Care Locator

Elder Care Locator Free Custom Personalized Elder Care Locator using the Golden Girls.  Simplify the Process of Finding the Right Senior Living with Personalized Guidance. Discover custom fit Senior Living options in Oregon and California. Our reviews are from happy families just like yours. The Golden Girls can help yours too. We are trusted experienced and educated to help families find the senior living they need. Our service comes at no cost – we’re paid

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Jennifer Kem May 4, 2023 11:20 am
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Elderly News

5 Best Tips for Selling Your Family Home

5 Best Tips for Selling Your Family Home Your current home may be too big after raising your family and getting ready to sell is all about planning and timing. Estate planning is wise at any age. Proper strategy helps your loved sons and daughters and yourself have peace of mind. Prepare to Sell Your House When Buying and Selling your home you will need the best-kept secrets to help you get top dollar when

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Jennifer Kem April 21, 2023 1:43 pm
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End of Life Issues

5 Best Hacks for Mental Health

Discover what you can do as a senior caregiver to help your senior or elderly loved one stay independent, no matter where they’re living.

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Jennifer Kem April 13, 2023 2:00 pm
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Elderly News

Avoid Family Squabbles Over Inheritance of Property

Should you rely on “will power” to bequeath assets? The more complex your estate, the more ill-advised that choice becomes. Having only a will in place when you die may not be enough.

If you feel one heir should receive more of your estate than another, that wish needs to be articulated in your estate planning. Learn how to avoid family squabbles when you sit down to plan your estate with a professional.

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Jennifer Kem April 6, 2023 2:27 pm
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Life Transitions

Communication – Discussion Topics for Seniors

What topics are seniors interested in? Senior Conversation Starters: Discussion Topics for Elderly Adults Well this is a lot like dating! With a bit of soul-searching and conscientious choices of a place to go, your outing with your senior loved one should run smoothly with the added bonus of helping you get into a deeper more fulfilling relationship for you and your family. Encourage all the family to go, but also arrange to meet one

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Jennifer Kem March 9, 2023 2:04 pm
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Estate Planning

Find Retirement Communities Near You

Senior Retirement Communities As seen in the above infographic, “retirement community” is a broad term covering many housing options for seniors. There are active senior communities, age-restricted (e.g., 50-plus, 55-plus, 62-plus) communities, and independent living communities. Though these communities vary somewhat, they are all tied together by their residents: older adults who want to remain as independent as possible through their retirement years. Retirement communities have different types of amenities, such as fitness clubs and

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Jennifer Kem March 9, 2023 7:51 am
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Elderly News

Safe and Affordable Housing

We Help You Find Access Safe Senior Housing for Your Loved One By 2030, one in every five Americans will be over age 65, and our nation will face a severe shortage in appropriate housing to meet their needs. As your loved ones age, they will need housing that is structurally and mechanically safe and that accommodates them with their needs and or unique abilities. Those 50 and older also need safe communities, adequate transportation

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Jennifer Kem March 2, 2023 3:44 pm
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End of Life Issues

Best Medical Alert Systems With Fall Detection for Seniors

Best Medical Alert Systems With Fall Detection for Seniors When you have a loved one needing care it’s likely you will need a Medical Alert Systems in their home. Today we will look at some of the best Alert Systems. What are the best medical alert systems with fall detection? Which medical alert systems come with fall detection? Who has the best fall detection? What is the highest rated medical alert system for seniors? What

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Jennifer Kem February 16, 2023 12:05 pm
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Estate Planning

Independent Living Facilities in the Portland, Oregon Area – A Quick Overview

Independent Living Facilities in the Portland, Oregon Area Looking for a safe and comfortable independent living facility in Portland, Oregon? Portland, Oregon is rich with independent living facilities for seniors and those with disabilities. You have come to the right place. There is an array of options available for seniors and those with disabilities in the area. We work with you to examine what you need. Then we explore these facilities with you. We share

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Jennifer Kem February 9, 2023 5:06 pm
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5 Fun Activities for Senior Living in February 2023

5 Fun Activities for Senior Living in February Get creative with February activities for seniors and make this month a blast! We’ve rounded up 5 Fun Activities for Senior. These are manageable activities that are perfect for senior living.

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Jennifer Kem February 2, 2023 5:34 pm
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Elderly News

Portland’s Best: Ranking the Top Rated Senior Living Facilities

Top Rated Senior Living Facilities Portland’s Best: We help you Rank the Senior Facilities near you according to your priorities. Need to find the best Senior living facilities in Portland? We give you an insider’s perspective starting with our trained placement specialists. When you call we listen to what you need and discuss our list of the top-rated options near you.

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Jennifer Kem January 19, 2023 5:40 pm
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Estate Planning

Stay Safe and Take Care

Stay Safe and Take Care When Cold weather months are upon us it becomes important for seniors to be prepared. Ice and snow can make it difficult for older adults to get out of the house, which in turn can make doing things they are used to difficult such as shop for groceries, take a walk, socialize.

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Jennifer Kem January 12, 2023 7:17 am

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