As you and your loved ones age, you might wonder what are the available options for housing for seniors, and what is the right fit? The good news is that there are several broad options for senior housing and within each option is a spectrum of smaller options to best meet your needs. We will break each housing option down…
Big Three from Episode #066: Have end-of-life decision-making conversations as early as possible with your families, doctors, attorneys, spiritual advisors–all-important parties involved. End-of-life decision-making is about what the patient truly wants. Hospice and palliative care are not “death panels.” In fact, they have been shown to provide a better quality of life for the patient and family members. Time-stamped Show…
Big Three from Episode #065: Diablo Valley Foundation for the aging is not just for orphaned seniors. They provide support to all seniors and their family members however they may need it. DVFA has various programs, but their primary three services include professional private fiduciary services, care management, and adult daycare. DVFA’s mission is to provide support enabling older adults…
The Veteran’s Administration has two major financial programs for Veterans: Compensation and Pension. VA Compensation is a benefit paid on the basis of the kind and severity of a disability that occurred as a result of active duty military service. VA Pension is a benefit paid on the basis of a disability that was not a result of active service…
Big Three from Episode #062: It’s important to understand wage orders and necessary laws. Know how you are utilizing your employee. Keep track of all work by maintaining accurate and labor code-compliant time records. Time-stamped Show Notes: 5:55 – What is a wage order? 9:04 – How does the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights fit together with wage orders? 13:04…
Big Three from Episode #059: Elder mediation can help families reach agreements about legal, financial, and care planning for their aging loved ones and their estate. Even if you think a conflicting party will not agree to mediation, it’s worth getting in touch with a mediator to find ways to engage the parties in communication. The ultimate goal is to…
Estate planning is not just for seniors. Ideally, as soon as you turn eighteen you should have some version of an estate plan because your parents are no longer automatically able to make decisions or act on your behalf. There are several reasons to create a power of attorney for finances once you turn eighteen. For example, the military helps…
