Within just a few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted not only our health, but also our finances bringing uncertainty to our retirement and investment accounts. The increased volatility of the stock market, low interest rates and stress economy leave us financially vulnerable – especially if you’re in retirement or on the cusp of retirement. Living longer and healthier is wonderful, but how can you secure a lifelong income and outlive your money?

Did you know Hospice can help you and loved ones during the pandemic? Hospice clinicians maintain preparedness for a wide array of infectious diseases, including new emerging diseases as well as regular occurrences like the flu. Our team members are well-versed in the prevention of exposure through current state and CDC guidelines, as well as the fact that and they are trained to work under conditions requiring extreme mindfulness of preventing infectious disease transmission. Watch this complimentary webinar to learn how Hospice can help you.

Caring for an aging loved one can be rewarding, challenging – and stressful (especially adding the stress of COVID-19 and the coming holidays). You’re not alone. Over 34 million individuals in the United States provide unpaid care for an older adult and may be impacted emotionally, physically and even financially. Understand the source of your stress will help your create a plan to manage your stress and enjoy the holiday season.

Alzheimer’s Disease affects millions of Americans – whether the one who is stricken with the disease, a caregiver of a spouse or parent, or a close friend. Watching someone slip away with Alzheimer’s is heartbreaking. In these moments of sadness, especially as you approach the holidays, there can be moments of joy and celebration.

With the COVID-19 crisis, people are writing their wills and doing their estate planning faster than ever before, many times through online services. Though well-intentioned, online “do-it-yourself” plans almost always end up in court and are not the best protection for you or your families. Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning does not have to be overwhelming or confusing, but are more than just “fill in the blank”.

Whether you are turning 65 and will be enrolling for the first time, or are already enrolled in the program, there are several plan options and annual changes you need to know. This webinar will help you understand some aspects of Medicare including eligibility and what plans are available to you.

Here's a quick pop quiz for you: on average, how much time do you spend maintaining your car each year? How about your home? While the answer may vary from one person to the next, you may spend days or even weeks of time taking care of these assets — and that's more than understandable. After all, our cars and homes are significant investments in the thousands upon thousands that are essential to our everyday lives.

As the world becomes more complex, society continues to seek new ways to feel more connected. In so many ways music provides the opportunity to build that bridge. At the simplest level music brings more meaning into moments. And, at a more complex level music impacts brain function and human behavior reducing stress, pain, and symptoms of depression as well as improving mood, memory, and motivation.

It has been 6 months since the nation and state became infected with Covid-19. And while the virus still poses a significant threat, we have learned much, are working on vaccines, working to slow the spread and more. What have we learned? What research is being done? Where are we headed? Join us for this thoughtful discussion on Covid-19 to get a better understanding one the state of the pandemic.

Our brains are constantly being shaped by experience. Most of us have very different behaviors and thoughts today than we did 20 years ago. This shift is neuroplasticity in action; changes in brain structure and organization as we experience, learn, and adapt. With every repetition of a thought or emotion, we reinforce a neural pathway - and with each new thought, we begin to create a new way of being. These small changes, frequently enough repeated, lead to changes in how our brains work.

Many family caregivers report positive experiences from caregiving, including a sense of giving back to someone who has cared for them, the satisfaction of knowing that their loved one is getting excellent care, personal growth and increased meaning and purpose in one's life. But even with positive experiences, it is no vacation – but you can learn to CRUISE more smoothly through it – even as the holidays approach.

If you or your loved ones are facing a serious illness, you’ve probably heard a lot about treating pain. You may have also heard the terms “palliative care” or “hospice.” Both are meant to bring comfort and relief, but they differ in some important ways. To get the right kind of care in your situation, you need to have a good idea of what each service offers.

For every person with dementia, there is at least one caregiver – usually an unpaid family member. Maybe it’s you. Unfortunately, being a caregiver for a parent or spouse with dementia doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Navigating the sometimes-difficult behaviors, emotions and anxieties can be challenging. Don’t do this alone. Let Rachel Wonderlin help.