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You Can Complain About Poor Hospice Services

Sharon stared at the bill from the hospice that had cared for her mother in her final days. “I can’t believe they charge so much for such crappy care. Heck, Mom almost died while they were transporting her. They clearly didn’t know what they were doing.” Her friend, Lynda, nodded. “They were pretty bad. I remember how upset you were…

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Assisted Living Industry Struggles to Accommodate Growing Dementia Population

The rapidly increasing population of dementia patients in assisted living facilities is challenging not only the facilities providing the care, but also the safety of the other non-afflicted seniors who reside there. Originally, assisted living facilities were created as an alternative to nursing homes. They were designed for those who were independent, but in need of some assistance with daily…

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Don’t Forget Your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit

One benefit available under the Affordable Care Act (sometimes called “Obamacare”) enacted in 2011 is the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit.  This yearly appointment with your primary care provider (PCP) is covered under Medicare Part B.  It enables you and your PCP to come up with a personalized prevention plan based on your current health and your known risk factors. As…

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001: The Ultimate GPS to Money in Your Relationship

001: The Ultimate GPS to Money in Your Relationship

In this episode of “Absolute Trust Talk,” Kirsten talks to Maureen Richardson, Certified Financial Planner and sole practitioner at Richardson Elite Financial Strategies. Richardson is also Amazon bestselling author of “‘Til Money Do Us Part: Financial Planning for Couples.” The topic of conversation is, of course, financial planning, but not just any financial planning, the focus here is on couples.…

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