When family members or close friends die, those experiencing the greatest sense of loss are often the ones who must […]

Question:  Why does grandma’s driver’s license include a pink donor’s dot? Answer: People filling out the California Department of Motor […]

Many of us need legal, financial, retirement, accounting, estate, long-term care or similar planning services. We seek help from planning […]

Because of technological advancements, medical information and records are no longer found solely in the treating doctor’s office, but are […]

If you have a medical emergency and become incapacitated or unable to speak for yourself, you will want to make […]

A Power of Attorney for Health Care (PAHC) is a legal document that allows you to stay in charge of […]

What about planning for aging? To plan for aging, most people have a financial plan on how they will pay […]

Hopefully, you’ll always be able to handle your own assets and finances. If, however, you became incapacitated, how would your […]

Background At your death, you may donate all or part of your body for medical research or use by others. […]

In California, when someone dies intestate – without a valid will – the right to inherit automatically passes to the […]

So, you’ve been named as executor, personal representative or trustee under the will or trust of a family member or […]

Conservatorships are often necessary to protect the incapacitated who did not prepare powers of attorney identifying agents to speak for […]

It used to be very clear that communications between a doctor and patient were confidential. However, as the healthcare community […]

The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program provides help to individuals who are unable to remain safely at home without assistance. […]

Who shall inherit assets upon the owner’s death is often determined by: Joint tenancy ownership supersedes other arrangements, so assets […]

H.E.L.P.’s goal is to help older adults live better, longer. We assist Older Adults (and their friends and families) in […]

What happens to someone who doesn’t have a power of attorney for health care (PAHC) or durable power of attorney […]

Misplaced or stolen belongings are a frequent complaint from nursing home residents, their families and visiting friends. Because clothing and […]

In 2011, 2.5 million baby boomers – those born between 1946 and 1964 – became “senior citizens.” For many, Social […]

Because current costs for nursing-home care are incredibly high, more and more Californians are seeking financial support through Medi-Cal. Those […]

News Flash:  Congress has passed the Affordable Care Act that ensures all Americans access to quality health care! For seniors, […]

Many older adults think of Medicare as the insurance that will cover most of their future care needs. They are […]

Here’s a fairly common picture: During 50+ years of marriage, a husband (we’ll call him George) handles all the banking […]

There’s a confusing maze of government income, health and care programs for seniors out there. Here’s a quick guide to […]

Care Settings Yes, the VA (the formal name is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) has programs to assist veterans […]