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How families can share caregiving responsibilities

METRO — Family caregivers are unsung heroes. Such individuals typically provide vital services to their loved ones who cannot fully care for themselves, and they often do so without compensation. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates the prevalence of family caregivers across the country. According to the BLS, 14 percent of the population, which equates to roughly 37 million people, provide unpaid eldercare across the nation. Unpaid caregivers also provide vital services in Canada, where the Canadian Institute for Health Information reports such individuals provide ...

How to plan for retirement

Family Features — Being financially secure in retirement starts while you’re still working. Because you likely don’t want to remain in the workforce forever, creating a plan can help ensure you’re confident in living comfortably in retirement when the time comes. Retirement plans and ...

What to know about exercise and dementia risk

METRO — Three seconds go by in a flash, but that’s enough time for another person to join the masses already diagnosed with dementia. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, every three seconds someone in the world develops dementia, a condition that more than 55 million people ...

Covenant Cafe enjoys summer picnic, activities at sessions

PHOTOS PROVIDED Participants in Covenant Cafe were kept busy during its September and October meetings. In September, the group enjoyed its last summer picnic at Riverview Park. While there Pam Blesh introduced them to her new therapy dog, Foxy Lady. During its Oct. 1 meeting, the group ...

Estate planning for snowbirds

It’s that time of year when thoughts of living in a warm client appeal to those of us stuck in the frigid northeast. Those who are blessed with the opportunity to spend part of their year in Florida or another warm climate, may be interested in some of the estate planning issues that arise ...