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"Veterans are twice as likely to lose money to frauds." Learn methods to help your loved Veterans avoid getting scammed. https://blogs.va.gov//years-vigilant-service-veterans-mus/

Don't miss out! Dementia & Covid Edu. Conference - research updates, tips and a caregiver panel. Register here: https://bit.ly/3rYcysC

No matter the situation, preparation is crucial when providing care for an aging parent. Whether you need basic information about eldercare resources and services, are looking for a local agency to provide those services or have worries about legal documents or how to finance your parents' care needs now or in the future, the time to begin planning is today. Click the link below to find out more. https://bit.ly/3lubUSj

Who is helping you plan for your future - as you age? If you are relying on your Financial Planner to think about "aging in place," you are missing out. A Life Care Plan incorporates ALL aspects of aging - financial, healthcare, mobility, relationships and care. Check it out! https://lifescapelaw.com/life-care-planning-page/

It's such a joy to serve people holistically - our LifeCare Planning services are tailored to you and your unique needs. Learn more with a video depicting how LifeCare Planning fits into the aging process.

Although it can be useful to have another party available to keep track of bills when you’re sick or away, adding a child’s name to a bank account may be more of a hassle than it’s worth. Doing so may have unintended consequences for both you and the child. Read our latest blog post to learn more. https://bit.ly/2YZ8NqM

"Fall, Fall. Hospital. Rehab. Repeat. Sound familiar?" Minimize the likelihood of readmission with these 10 tips. http://lcplfa.org/blog/ten-tips-reduce-readmission

"All Alzheimer's disease patients and their family caregivers should be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America says" https://consumer.healthday.com/b-1-26-experts-urge-covid-19

Today, many caregivers are trying to cope with their own health challenges while still caring for others. It is not atypical that a senior parent may still be caring for their parents or spouse. It is important to understand that there is help out there for you and your family. Click on the link below to learn more. https://bit.ly/2XJsEtn

President Biden signed an order which may help you find health coverage - https://www.nytimes.com//poli/biden-health-insurance.html

Need help with Medicaid Planning? We can help! Join attorney Glen Smith for a FREE Medicaid planning video on how you can best plan for your future and get the care you deserve. He will help answer important questions such as: Can I qualify for Medicaid without impoverishing my spouse? How can I qualify if I exceed the income or resource limit? What are my exempt and non-countable assets?... Watch the video: https://eldercounsel.lpages.co/lifescape-medicaid-planning/

The documents we create for you might be just pieces of paper, but they are worth a great deal more than that. At a stressful time when additional hurdles are the last thing you need. Read the article below to see why you should never put off Estate Planing. https://bit.ly/2Jzy5Ic

A brilliant training course to prepare you for the joys and realities of caregiving!

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program available to individuals who meet certain asset requirements that help them pay for long-term care (LTC) costs. The Medicaid system is still one of the best options to afford long-term care. Read our latest blog to see if Medicaid is right for you and your family. https://bit.ly/3hw5iR9

You should check your estate planning documents every so often to make sure they’re still good. Learn more about keeping your estate plan current in our blog. https://bit.ly/39JcMhI

If you are named as a guardian, executor of a person’s will, trustee, or power of attorney, the law calls you a fiduciary. Learn more about this role in our latest blog post. https://bit.ly/3glNFD0

CYBER AWARENESS 2020-2021 As important as it is for all of us to be aware of cybersafety, especially with many working from home or utilizing for the first time a computer or tablet to stay in touch with family and friends, we must not forget to educate our aging population who are utilizing technology more and more. Here is some great information to share. THE DATA According to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data in 2019, the top 5 scams affecting those 80 years and up were:... 1. Tech support 2. Prize/sweepstakes/lottery 3. Business impersonation 4. Family/friend impersonation 5. Government agency impersonation Victims in this age group are most frequently targeted via phone and are asked to divulge credit card information but are also subject to gift card scams. For ages 70-79, the methods of targeting are similar (phone calls or online messages and credit card or gift card payment requests). Below are the top 5 scams for this group: 1. Online shopping 2. Tech support 3. Business impersonation 4. Government agency impersonation 5. Prize/sweepstakes/lottery https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2019/PSA190919

Dementia is creating difficult caregiving experiences for family members who are primarily responsible for providing care. Learn about the five facts of dementia caregiving in our latest blog. https://bit.ly/3ojnuQ8

Don’t risk a result that will cause your family problems and unnecessary expense with a do-it-yourself estate plan document. Learn more about the importance of working with an estate plan attorney in our latest blog. https://bit.ly/37G8sNW

For many caregivers the holiday season brings stress and frustration. Caregivers may view traditional holiday preparations and celebrations as more of a drain of precious energy than a joy. On December 2nd Stockton Center on Successful Aging will offer a Caregiver’s Seminar Online that will offer information and suggestions that may help make the holidays more enjoyable for you and your loved ones. 12/2/2020 12:00pm-1:00pm ONLINE VIA ZOOM - CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER: https://stockton.us9.list-manage.com/track/click

Record unemployment rates related to COVID-19 business closures have hurt business owners and their workers, many of whom are 50 years and older. Learn more in our latest blog post. https://bit.ly/324aK7y

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Fears that provisions in a coronavirus-related relief action by the US government could have severely curtailed the workforce in senior assisted living, independent living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities provide a cautionary tale. Learn more about the shifts in the senior workforce in our latest blog. https://bit.ly/35Z6PKk

With COVID-19 as a lingering threat across the country, families are wrestling with decisions on holiday plans. To help families in their decision-making, a tea...m of Alzheimer's Association care consultants created a guide of tips and things to consider. We hope you will find it useful. #navigatingtheholidaysandcovid19 https://www.alz.org//navigating-the-holidays-and-alzheimer See more

Telemedicine is the digital information distribution of healthcare-related services. Learn more about #telemedicine options in our latest blog. https://bit.ly/3mQ7Rij

Wills and trusts have specific and quite different benefits for estate planning purposes Learn more about these different documents for your estate plan in our latest blog. https://bit.ly/3kRx2QZ

The sudden rise of the coronavirus, COVID-19, has left many unprepared and confused. While we can’t predict when something like COVID-19 might strike, we can take steps to prepare for an unexpected crisis to help reduce the stress on ourselves and family members. Learn more about planning for the unexpected in our latest blog. https://bit.ly/3mIEuyw

Mistakes can be made when it comes to inheritances and Medicaid. Those mistakes can be costly. Learn more about planning for your inheritance and Medicaid in our latest blog. #MedicaidPlanning #MissouriMedicaid #Medicaid101... https://bit.ly/36UXrJJ

What is an advance directive? Read more about the advance directive document in our latest blog. #EstatePlanningMissouri #AdvanceDirective #EstatePlanning101... https://bit.ly/3jTER8r

Special needs trusts are a class of trusts made specifically for the benefit of those with physical and/or mental disabilities. Learn more about special needs trusts in our latest blog post. #SpecialNeedsPlanningMissouri #MissouriEstatePlan #SpecialNeedsTrust... https://bit.ly/33RwQeN

A beautiful day for the Liberty Walk to End Alzheimer's! Even though we couldn't be in a big group, we shared the message of strength, love and hope to find a cure all over the Liberty area and beyond! Thank you to all those who joined us in this fight! #Walk2EndAlz#MajesticMasterpiece#endalz

Overall the most crucial thing to do before turning 65 is to invest your time wisely crafting the best approach possible for your health and financial security well-being. Read more about the health and financial questions you or a loved one should consider in our latest blog post. https://bit.ly/3jzwcYG

Life Care Planning is a holistic approach to life and long-term care planning designed to address the emotional, physical, and financial challenges faced by families with aging seniors or loved ones with disabilities and special needs. Our goal is to help our clients remain safely independent for as long as possible, enhance their well-being, and help them and their families plan for the future. Visit us at www.lifescapelaw.com for more information.

Our loved ones that require caregiving are at the highest risk during COVID-19 and face new challenges in their family system. Learn more about caregiving options for your loved one during coronavirus in our latest blog post. #COVID19 #SeniorCaregiving #PandemicPlanning... https://bit.ly/2EmwPFJ

It’s a common misconception that estate plans are only for the very wealthy, however, in the eyes of the law, an estate is simply the aggregate of property an individual owns, and most everyone owns something. Read more about your estate planning options in our latest blog. #EstatePlanning #EstatePlanningMissouri #MissouriAttorney... https://lifescapelaw.com//understanding-estate-planning-i/

If you or a loved one are a federal or US postal employee or an active or retired Uniformed Services member, it may be worth looking into the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP). Learn more about your Long-term care options in our latest blog. #LongTermCare #RetirementPlanning #MissouriLawyer... https://bit.ly/2Fnnuxy

When faced with an aging loved one needed extra care, a family caregiving meeting is essential for the next steps of caregiving. Learn more about family caregiving meetings in our latest blog post. #LibertyLawyer #MissouriMedicaid #FamilyCaregiving... https://bit.ly/2Zr3VeJ

Blessing to all for a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!

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THURSDAY, JULY 23RD IS NOTE-THE-VOTE DAY! ATTENTION MISSOURI VOTERS: Will you need your signature notarized for the August 4 election? Advocates for Seniors, LC is hosting a MAIL-IN BALLOT NOTARIZATION EVENT at Loose Park and they will notarize your ballot for free! ... Social distancing protocols will be strictly followed. Everyone is required to wear a mask and masks will be provided for those who need them. WHERE: At Shelter #1 in Loose Park, 51st and Wornall Road, KCMO From 12:00 Noon to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 23.

AMERICA Hold on to dreams For if dreams die Life is like a broken-winged bird... That cannot fly... Langston Hughes https://youtu.be/1dBbA3819ME See more

Is your child getting ready to turn 18? Check out The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section to learn some things about the law that you may not already know! Click on the link below the photo to learn more.

As a caregiver, you take on the world. Know you are not alone! Build a support system with people who understand. The Alzheimer's Association offers amazing resources to help you through these difficult times. Please check out the information below and feel free to share it with anyone you know who is caring for a loved one with dementia. Register here to join: https://bit.ly/3fq5H5C

Take a minute to watch this sweet, encouraging video! JOYFUL JUNE https://youtu.be/vDuA9OPyp6I

The Lifescape team wants you to THRIVE & Live Your Best WHOLE Life.

Absolutely beautiful video on making lemonade! Enjoy friends https://youtu.be/kPFFDN4PHUQ

These times have impacted both our personal and professional lives, including the uncertainty we face about our health, our jobs, seeing our loved ones, and helping others. Attorney Glen Smith gives tips on staying focused and productive, and shares ways to reduce anxiety. With a little understanding on how the brain works, where anxiety and fears are triggered, you can learn ways to reduce those fears and anxieties.

You don't know what you don't know until you do. Learn what you can and can't do without a Financial and Healthcare Durable Power of Attorney with your spouse, partner or college age son or daughter. See the easy process of putting these documents in place to ensure you are able to advocate for your loved ones if they are unable to. https://youtu.be/AasKqZ99wJk

"Why not us? Why not now?" If you need a good chuckle, check this out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5pgG1M_h_U