With Your Family in Mind

The discussion of senior care with aging parents and close relatives is a difficult conversation to have. It can be uncomfortable for all parties involved, but it is necessary to ensure the well being of a loved one as they grow older. There are a host of factors to consider when beginning such...

Oakmont of Valencia and Oakmont of Santa Clarita are incredibly grateful to all who came out to Bridgeport Park last month to support The Walk to End Alzheimer’s! It was a beautiful, well-attended event. The “Walk” has been and will continue to be dedicated to fundraising for research and...

The City of Santa Clarita is proud to announce the Sidewalk Poetry Winners for 2023. This year, poets were tasked with invoking The Senses of Home, delving into the sights, sounds, smells and more that define a person’s home within the community. Congratulations to La’Fonda Bernal-Brown, Ariel...

I came across an “advice column” recently in a newspaper. The person seeking advice wrote of a common problem: one spouse understands the need for estate planning, while the other spouse does not. I have taken the idea from the column, and incorporated what I commonly encounter as an estate...

  Making holiday plans can be more complicated during a divorce or custody matter. To help you and your children it’s best to create a court-approved custody and visitation order, which may include how you share custodial time during holidays.When making your custody and visitation plan,...

What does bifurcation of status from other issues in a divorce mean? Under certain circumstances, not all of which applies to everyone in every case, spouses may request to have their status of “married” bifurcated, such that, they officially will be “divorced” and returned to the status of...

Medicare recently announced that seniors and disabled citizens will receive more access to the “Medicare Extra Help Program” beginning January 1, 2024. It is estimated that the expansion of benefits could enable up to 3 million people to reduce their prescription drug costs.The popular Medicare...

Estate plans can be physically bulky, and often consist of numerous documents, including a Trust, Power of Attorney, Advance Healthcare Directive, HIPAA release, and others. For married couples, there are often two sets of most documents – one for each spouse. The client typically keeps custody...

Domestic Violence comes in many forms and can affect anyone, regardless of income, age, or gender. Some forms of abuse are very obvious, such as hitting, kicking, punching, pushing, hair pulling and other forms of physical violence. There are other types of actions that can rise to the level of...

Senior scams have become a growing and concerning issue in today’s society. These scams specifically target the elderly, often exploiting their vulnerabilities and trust, leading to devastating financial and emotional consequences. Let’s talk about the alarming rise of senior scams, their...

Medicare recently announced that seniors and disabled citizens will receive more access to the “Medicare Extra Help Program” beginning January 1, 2024. It is estimated that the expansion of benefits could enable up to 3 million people to reduce their prescription drug costs.The popular Medicare...

If you’re convinced that your marriage is irretrievably broken and you’re headed for divorce, here are ten steps to take.Consult an attorney: Become informed about your legal rights and responsibilities. For example, suppose you decide to take the children and live at your parents’ house until...

Communicating with someone who has dementia requires a compassionate and understanding approach. Dementia is a condition that affects memory, cognitive abilities, and communication skills, making it essential to adapt your communication style to effectively connect with the person while...

I recently read a well-meaning piece of encouragement on social media. It was entitled, “Creating A Day Worth Living.” As I read through an itemized list of advice, I wondered how people in different phases of adulthood would define a “worthy” life. Instructions on this list included getting up...

Mediation is the smart and sensible way to resolve many divorces, but mediation doesn’t come without problems. The first problem is when people want to use mediation to rush their divorce. There is usually one spouse who wants out of the marriage fast, while the other is still trying to process...

Medicare recently announced that seniors and disabled citizens will receive more access to the “Medicare Extra Help Program” beginning January 1, 2024. It is estimated that the expansion of benefits could enable up to 3 million people to reduce their prescription drug costs.The popular Medicare...