by Kim Barnes | Jan 5, 2024 | Financial
What can you do to avoid tax implications? Inheritance. It’s a word that can ruffle some feathers in some families, but if you don’t plan for it you can wind up losing some of the money. Whether your parents have a lot to leave or a little, there are...
by Kim Barnes | Jan 2, 2024 | Media
*Tips to Help Care for Aging Parents* Kim & Mike Barnes are featured in the Costco Connection magazine sharing advice to help adult children who are helping their aging parents as they get older. They offer tips about crucial information to gather, critical...
by Kim Barnes | Dec 27, 2023 | Alzheimer's / Dementia, Health
Does my aging parent need to see a Neurologist? What should you do if you think you’re seeing signs of dementia in your parent? How important is it to see a neurologist and what to do if you can’t quickly get in to see one? These are problems that adult...
by Kim Barnes | Dec 20, 2023 | Housing, Quality of Life
Warning signs to notice when you’re with your parents. The holidays often include visits with family. If you haven’t been in their home or seen them getting around in your home in awhile you may notice some signs that concern you. They may downplay their...
by Kim Barnes | Dec 12, 2023 | Health, Legal
Legal Documents for Medical Situations. Why do you need a medical Power of Attorney? And is that all you need as your parents get older? What about a Medical Directive or a HIPAA release? What do you need to know about a “DNR” (Do Not Resuscitate) order?...
