Resources
The Ridiculous Health Care Journey of Helen.
My mother and father quit smoking early in 1972 when mom found out she was pregnant with Maribeth. In the subsequent three years mom had picked it back up before her pregnancy with me. Growing up I...
HOW TO FIND ASSITANCE OR SERVICES FOR AGING LOVED ONES: A RESOURCE GUIDE
The state of South Dakota has numerous resources and options in place for individuals in need of care or assistance. Use this guide to navigate the services available for adults 60+ in our state....
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Last night we watched a young man have a heart attack live on TV in front of millions upon millions of people. It was something we couldn’t look away from. As they came back from commercial, the...
Insights on Estate Planning from an Estate & Business Planning Attorney
Earlier this month, we spoke with Lindsay Harris, an Estate & Business Planning Attorney at Harris Law & Co., in Sioux Falls, for insights on estate planning and how to start preparing and...
3 ways to talk to your parents about their life plans.
Today, our parents and elders are learning to embrace their life plans with dignity and independence as they strive to stay active and involved as they age. Parents at this life stage create...
What to expect when you lose your parents.
Losing your parents can bring on unexpected responsibilities and rob your time to grieve. AARP’s checklist for what to do when a loved one dies can help streamline those responsibilities....
8 Things to Know About Finding Long Term Care
Finding long-term care becomes necessary when someone is unable to perform daily activities on their own for an extended period of time. Once long-term care becomes essential for a loved one, the...
When to get a written will and what you need to write one.
A written will ensures that your assets and property will be distributed as you wish. When deciding if you need a will, it’s best to consider where you’re at in your life and how many assets...
What to do with the belongings of someone who’s passed.
Assets have been distributed and cherished belongings have been claimed, now it’s time to decide what to do with your loved ones remaining possessions. You decide when they go and you decide where...
Why everyone should have an end-of-life plan in place.
Helen Claire Edwards Portz was an excellent organizer. She was a selfless wife, mother, and friend, a talented quilter and gardener who passed unexpectedly a few years after her husband. Following...