What needs to be considered before making lifetime gifts?

by Senior Scene | May 31, 2022 | Featured Article (05), Financial Advice, General Interest, Legal, Magazine

​ By Attorney Truman Scarborough A comprehensive description of estate planning would include the accumulation, preservation, and gifting of property.  While most of our lives are devoted to the acquisition and preservation of assets, in time the focus shifts more to...

Coping with Stress

by Senior Scene | Apr 30, 2022 | Featured Article (05), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health

Coping with Stress Q: I recently got a promotion and my day consists of putting out fires all day long – super stressful. Any suggestions? A: Yes. One simple daily practice that you can do right at your desk to minimize your stress, involves inhaling and...

I was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s. What steps can I take to maintain my balance and mobility?

by Senior Scene | Mar 31, 2022 | Featured Article (05), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health

I was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s. What steps can I take to maintain my balance and mobility? A: Staying active and having a regular exercise routine is essential to maintaining balance and mobility for all people, but this is especially true for individuals...

Fall Prevention & Medication Management

by John Frederiksen | Feb 28, 2022 | Featured Article (05), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health

Fall Prevention & Medication Management Two topics often overlooked in maintaining optimal health for seniors in a relatively easy manner are fall prevention and medication management. Below we answer some of your questions about both. Q: Lately, I’ve been reading...

February is American Heart Month

by Senior Scene | Jan 31, 2022 | Featured Article (05), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health

February is American Heart Month Q: Is it true that men suffer heart attacks more often than women? A: Yes, statistically more men experience heart attacks than women. However, women are more likely to die from a heart attack than men and need to take their heart...

What is Probate?

by Senior Scene | Dec 31, 2021 | Featured Article (05), Financial Advice, General Interest, Magazine

What is Probate? By Attorney Truman Scarborough This will be the first in a series of articles on the probate process. When someone dies, assets titled just in the decedent’s name without beneficiaries are frozen. No one can sign the deceased person’s name on checks,...