by fawcettlaw | Dec 7, 2012 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
[I]t’s time once again to have everyone’s favorite Holiday debate. It’s an age-old question, which holiday is truly greater, Hanukkah or Christmas? Well fine, it’s not an actual debate, but let’s break it down anyway, shall we? In Hanukkah’s defense...
by fawcettlaw | Nov 30, 2012 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
Clients often tell me “I know I have to do some more estate planning, and I will get to it next year after the holidays.” I explain to them that one year is not necessarily the same as the next, especially when one of those years happens to be a presidential election...
by fawcettlaw | Nov 23, 2012 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
Most of us think of the holidays as a time of celebration and joy. Unfortunately, for many, it is instead a time of dread, disappointment and depression. Those who are already fighting depression may find their symptoms are heightened during the holiday period....
by fawcettlaw | Nov 9, 2012 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
The election results are in, now we need to make sense of them. It’s time to cut through the myths and scare tactics that are distracting the country from a civil debate about how best to reform our broken health care system. The fact is, older Americans use...
by fawcettlaw | Oct 21, 2012 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
Exercise and healthful eating might help keep you going, but successful aging is also a psychological feat. Studies show that loneliness can speed aging no matter how well you care for your body. People who maintain a network of social support do best. Companionship...
by fawcettlaw | Sep 30, 2012 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
In recent years, the concept of elder-friendly communities has become central to the notion of aging in place. Described in various ways, an elder-friendly community is a place where “people can live their entire lives, if they so desire, rather than having to...
