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Volunteers show seniors appreciation with Adopt a Grandparent Day
the Saturday before National Grandparents Day is meant to recognize and honor the value of the elderly in society and to provide them with love and affection. This years Adopt a Grandparent Day falls on Sept. 7.
MHA to honor Dorothy Wilson, others at “Don’t Worry Be Happy” Event
The 12th Annual Don’t Worry Be Happy event for the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi will be held at the Biloxi Civic Center and begin at 7 p.m., Friday, July 19th.
3 Critical Steps to Protect Your Elderly Parents’ Finances
Andy Smith, Senior VP of Financial Planning at Financial Engines and host of the call-in radio program, Investing Sense, shares tips about how to protect your elderly parents’ estate and finances.
Step-by-Step Guide to Drafting Wills and Trusts
Get the fundamental skills you need to build your estate planning practice. Step-by-Step Guide to Drafting Wills and Trusts in June at Gulfport, Tupelo & Pearl by Kathy Brown van Zutphen, Esq.
Stop cyberbullying
In the past, the bullying stopped at the school door. Today, as parents and teachers are all too aware, it can follow their child home.
Forever Family-Foster Care Expectations
Foster parents Sasha and Eddie Bledsoe welcomed six placements into their home since becoming licensed in 2016. They provide some insight into foster parent expectations.
National Stroke Awareness Month
Did you know May is National Stroke Awareness Month? Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke and around 800,000 people will have a stroke this year.
Why you should be aware of what is happening with Social Security
“Full retirement age” already is set to continue rising in the coming years for people born in 1955 and later; for instance, if you were born in 1960 or later, your full retirement age is 67.
Take it from the stars — make a will
The following article appeared in Gulf Coast Woman Magazine No one likes to think about death, but it is amazing how many people, including stars with millions of dollars in assets, die without any estate plan to determine what will happen to their estate or who will...
Lessons from the life of Mickey Rooney
While you are mentally competent, do not let a single relative or person isolate and control you. The following article appeared in Gulf Coast Woman Magazine In the recent past, the deaths of several celebrities have made the headlines by giving us examples of what we...
