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We write about legal issues, but we also share information we think you can use in your daily life.
Are You Ready for a Medical Emergency?
With all the concern over the latest Coronavirus, COVID-19, it is critical to get your healthcare-related legal documents in order. We can help you execute the following documents that can be critical in a time of medical emergency.
2020 Election: Women 50+ Could Hold All the Power
According to an AARP poll, 95 percent of women aged 50 and older plan to vote during the presidential election this November, predicting that women will be a decisive voice.
Playtime for Boomers
A recent trend spreading across the globe is the increasing popularity of senior and multigenerational playgrounds, which are constructed with older adults in mind with a focus on fitness and the ability for grandma and grandpa to play along with their grandchildren.
How’s your financial health?
Another often overlooked aspect of your financial health can have great payoffs if used properly. I’m speaking about tax laws. Nearly everything you do has a tax component.
Krewe of VIPs Makes Mardi Gras More Accessible
For the first time in its 10-year history, the Krewe of VIPs is hosting a free royal ball for children and adults with disabilities. The Krewe of VIP Royal Ball for People with Disabilities will be held at 2:30–5 pm, March 15, at the Touro Synagogue, 4238 St. Charles Ave.
Pageantry preserved
With the Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum established in its new home, the good times continue to roll in downtown Biloxi. The museum has moved to 792 Howard Ave.
Thinking differently about debt
At the start of the new year, many people made New Year’s resolutions — promises to yourself or others to enact a change. Unfortunately, the enthusiasm for those resolutions often wanes as the hard work required to honor them becomes a reality.
The other drivers of ‘gray divorce’
Here I discuss factors that are contributing to driving “gray divorce” — the growing trend of older couples going their separate ways, including the “no-fault” divorce.
Aging in Nola: Home for the Holidays
One thing is certain: your parents probably won’t be the ones to tell you they need help, so being home for the holidays is a good opportunity to observe them further if you’ve noticed what looks like the beginnings of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or even arthritis.
Declutter and Organize my busy life
The same principles used to declutter and organize our physical space can be equally effective when applied to calendars and finances. Here are some tips for making your busy life more manageable.
