Couples in their 60s may be found discussing upcoming vacations, their children and potential home improvements. However, there is one vital subject that is often ignored: their future retirement. Failing to discuss important details of retirement such as, where and…
The election of Donald J. Trump surprised most voters. Some were elated. Some were shocked. Many knew or believed that they knew how the new president would proceed and which issues he would address. Since his election, there’s been more…
In our culture, driving is a symbol of independence. Those who drive want to be able to do so for as long as possible. However, as our loved ones age, there may come a time when they need to stop…
When speaking with a potential new client about coming in to complete planning, we always discuss any advance planning they may have already completed. Often times when they already have advance directives and a will, they think it is a…
Many seniors and those with disabilities need Medicaid to cover home care costs, which allow them to remain in their own homes while receiving care. If the American Health Care Act becomes law, what impact will it have on seniors?…
This year’s winner of the Spirit of Theresa Award has been there from the beginning. Actually, Judy Murdaugh-Jackson has been there from before the beginning. Judy and Susan Russo met in New York, even before Susan married Vincent Russo, and…
This past season of Family Comes First™ has been inspirational and filled with stories that are heartwarming and moving. On this week’s show, The Best of Season 9, we will look back on the families and resources that moved us during this season.
This update provides new Medicare figures for 2017. This is the first of a four-part series of updates for 2017. Medicare Part A: Hospital Services Inpatient hospital deductible $1,316/illness Daily co-insurance $0/day 1-60 $329/day 61-90 $658/day 91-150 Skilled Nursing Facility…
Sadly, each day, 22 men, women, and children die waiting to receive a life-saving organ transplant. Fortunately, over 650,000 lives have been saved since 1988 with the help of donors—many of them not biologically related to the recipient.
On this brand new episode of Family Comes First™, “Saving Lives,” we meet with Cindy Somma, who decided to give the gift of life to a relative and ended up saving the life of another.
Join us on Monday, September 19th at 1:30 pm on Telecare (Cablevision channels 29 and 137, Time Warner channels 106 (Manhattan), 471 (Queens) or Verizon FiOS TV channel 296) as Cindy shares with us her journey when choosing to donate her kidney—and how she unexpectedly ended up saving the life of a stranger.
On September 11, 2001, hundreds of first responders rushed into the World Trade Towers. They followed a human instinct; one that was stronger in them than most others to save lives and it cost many of them their own lives. …