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Part III- The best way to preserve family stories

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Rick Messemer

Aging offers gifts, if we look for them: for us as we grow older and for those who’ll come after us. Video So why do we use VIDEO to tell your family story and recommend you do the same? We … Continue reading →

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Sharing your family history – where to start

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Rick Messemer

Part II – Sharing Family History: Where to Start   Every Story Media Guest Blog in three parts (this is #2 of 3) In this three-part series, Lyn Jackson of Every Story Media looks at why it’s important to capture … Continue reading →

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YOUR FAMILY STORY…….why it’s important

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Rick Messemer

In this three-part series, Lyn Jackson of Every Story Media looks at why it’s important to capture and preserve your family stories, values and traditions, how to get started, and why video is the best method. Aging offers gifts, if … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Dementia

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Rick Messemer

The cost of any illness or disability can be staggering, but the average cost of caring for a loved one with DEMENTIA can be staggering. Dementia is the “umbrella term” for a number of cognitive disorders.  This is just a … Continue reading →

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Health Care Power of Attorney (POA) and Living Wills (Advance Directives)

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Rick Messemer

We usually don’t have a list of phone calls on a Monday morning asking to talk about “end of life” wishes, BUT it is a very important topic.  There are basically two (legal) ways that you can communicate your health … Continue reading →

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Dementia Friendly Business

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Rick Messemer

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY BUSINESS! Carolina Estate Counsel just competed the course requirements to certify us as a “Dementia Friendly Business”.  This initiative came about through the 2015 White House Conference on Aging and offered two basic points for businesses to follow: Commitment:  … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer’s and Estate Planning

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Rick Messemer

BE PREPARED! Estate and Elder Law planning is even more important if you suspect that you or a loved one is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or any progressive cognitive disease. Here are just a few areas you should … Continue reading →

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Special Needs Trust

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Rick Messemer

What is a “Special Needs” trust? Special Needs Trusts are created to comply with the complex rules of federal needs-based benefits programs that are important and may be available to people with disabilities, such as: • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) … Continue reading →

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Long Term Care…….. are you part of the 70%

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Rick Messemer

In the 2000, almost 10 million people needed some form of long-term care in the United States. Of this population, 3.6 million (37%) were under age 65 and 6 million (63%) were over age 65 (Roger & Komisar, 2003). Almost … Continue reading →

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Cost of Skilled Nursing and What to do?

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Rick Messemer

Why even discuss skilled nursing? There are some statistics that everyone needs to know. 1. At least 70% of people 65 years old and older will need some type of long term care in their lives.  Many will require Long Term Skilled Nursing … Continue reading →

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