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End-of-Life Planning: Starting the Conversation
It’s useful for people to consider end-of-life preferences throughout their lifetimes End-of-life planning is often avoided or delayed by Americans. In the United States, names like Terri Schiavo and Dr. Jack Kevorkian clutter our collective understanding of what to expect at the end of life. And thus, we ignore the topic altogether. Questions like the following...
Glacier National Park Hiking
Easy Hikes for Active Seniors in Glacier National Park Glacier National Park, located in the Rocky Mountains area of Montana, is a popular attraction for sightseers and outdoor enthusiasts. There are over 700 different trails to explore, each with their own unique views of different parts of the area. For the active senior who wishes...
Congratulations to Teryn Waldenberg, CFO, Immanuel Living recipient of “20 Under 40” Award
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Tuesday at the Red Lion Hotel in Kalispell named the award winners of the “20 Under 40” in the Flathead Valley. More than 100 nominations were submitted for consideration to a panel of judges. The third annual event was presented by the Daily Inter lake, Kalispell Chamber,...
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR PARENTS’ FINANCES WHEN THEY CAN’T
5 suggestions from money pros for when you need to step in Stepping in to help your aging, or declining, parents with their finances takes time, patience and persistence. There are financial documents to find and organize, checkbooks to balance and monthly bills to be paid. Plus, you need to make an overall assessment about...
“Go, Find” presented by author, Susan Purvis
Somewhere between hunting for gold in Latin America as a geologist and marriage to a new husband, 33-year-old Susan Purvis loses her way. Susan comes to believe that a puppy and working on ski patrol at the last great ski town in Crested Butte, Colorado will improve her life. When she learns about avalanches that...
TO RETIRE OR NOT TO RETIRE?
A retired therapist on using your conflicting voices to guide you to a decision Credit: 412 digital | Flickr Crossing the threshold into retirement can feel like a high-wire act without a net. As a retired therapist, I can tell you that during this transition, whether we are retiring or rewiring, feeling disoriented or purposeful,...
Is 75 The New 65? How The Definition Of Aging Is Changing
Chronological age doesn’t mean what it used to, and why that matters Aging and mortality are intrinsic to the human condition. Accepting our mortality as humans underpins our search for meaning in life and our quest for wisdom and maturity. But when the average age of The Rolling Stones exceeds that of the U.S. Supreme...
Stroke Awareness – Prevention and Recovery Tips
Did you know that stroke is a leading cause of disability and death in the United States? While over 800,000 people in the US experience a stroke each year, the good news is that over 80% of strokes can be prevented by making healthy changes to your diet and lifestyle. Learn some tips for stroke...
DO YOU NEED A TRUST FOR YOUR ESTATE PLAN?
The co-authors of ‘The Book On Retirement’ provide the answer (This article is adapted from The Book On Retirement: Are you ready for the Second Half of your financial life? by Kevin Houser and Gary Plessl.) Most people think estate planning is about their death. But it’s really not. It’s about your control over your assets — control while...
9 STEPS TO GETTING YOUR ESTATE PLAN IN ORDER
Making these moves now will make things easier for your family later No one really wants to talk about death. But physical death is inevitable, for everyone. The death of a spouse, family member or close friend brings a deep sadness as the complications of grieving begin. At such a difficult time when you are experiencing the...