by HWH Updates | Dec 6, 2018 | Guardianship
For many children, taking care of an elderly parent can be overwhelming, and it often results in family conflicts. This is especially the case if an elder parent or relative wishes to remain independent even though their decision-making capabilities are impaired, and...
by HWH Updates | Oct 15, 2018 | HWH Updates
There are about to be some big changes to the VA pension laws, and it can greatly affect a lot of veterans after these new rules come into effect. The VA recently published their final rules, but although it addressed some of the provisions and inconsistencies that...
by HWH Updates | Oct 15, 2018 | Guardianship
Many states in America prefer elderly parent’s children to be their guardians when they are not able to take care of themselves. However, there are cases when professional guardians or people other than family members have been appointed as guardians as well. Reasons...
by HWH Updates | Aug 29, 2018 | Guardianship
If you have taken up the role of being a caregiver of your parents, you will soon realize how it affects the rest of your life. When you have a full-time job to maintain and a family of your own to take care of, being a caregiver to a parent can become difficult. As a...
by HWH Updates | Jul 19, 2018 | Estate Administration
Losing one or both of your parents can be an incredibly difficult time of life. Once your parents pass away, you have thousands of memories that cause feelings of happiness and sorrow. The most agonizing truth that sometimes gives rise to feelings of regret is that...
by HWH Updates | Jun 14, 2018 | Guardianship
Watching your parents grow old can be a painful experience, mainly because you have to accept the fact that they are no longer able to look after themselves. While their loss of independence might seem depressing at first, there are some things that you can do to...
by HWH Updates | Jun 4, 2018 | Guardianship
Whether it is a stroke, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, low vision, or just old age and senility, eventually we will all reach a time in our lives where we will need to depend on somebody else to help take care of us. And depending on the particular situation, it...
by HWH Updates | May 7, 2018 | Guardianship
Senior citizens with money are the favorite targets of scam artists – preying on them relentlessly. You may be wondering why the elderly are more prone to become scam victims. Your parents may be susceptible to falling prey to scams if they are generally gullible, too...
by HWH Updates | Apr 16, 2018 | Guardianship
As a legal guardian for an elderly parent or relative the responsibility to pay the bills, handle their investments and apply for benefits falls to you. This can certainly be a difficult-to-manage situation as most elderly individuals need to have a say in the...
by HWH Updates | Mar 19, 2018 | Guardianship
As people reach their later days, it is normal for them to lose their ability to make rational decisions. It is not uncommon to see the onset of problems such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s in elderly individuals. Because of these problems such as the risk of running...
