With Your Family in Mind

LARC Ranch will take on a carnival atmosphere this fall during the non-profit organization’s annual fundraiser whose proceeds benefit not only LARC’s programs and services for developmentally disabled adults, but also its efforts to deal with an ongoing water crisis. The “Carnival...

Hearing loss is the third most common chronic condition affecting older adults today. Unfortunately many people delay seeking help for hearing problems because of the negative stigma associated with losing their hearing. What they may not realize is that if left untreated, hearing loss can...

We all know a savvy senior who loves to play games on their iPhone and iPad.  There is more to it than checking email and “liking” on Facebook. Here are some apps that include memory games for brain exercise, because keeping memory sharp is one of the biggest goals seniors have when they age....

It’s time to shift gears as summer exchanges to fall and we prepare for this El Nino season that’s coming. We are all influenced by the weather and seasons as people shift from summer activities and duties to fall ones. School and work ramp up intensely and contrast sharply against the less...

Thank you Santa Clarita for voting Comfort Keepers In-Home Care best senior care for the seventh year in a row! Thank you for your trust! And mostly, thank you to our Caregivers! This honor belongs to them, as the heart, compassion and dedication of our amazing Comfort Keepers is second to...

In long-term marriages, unless the parties agree otherwise, the court retains jurisdiction over the issue of spousal support. In most cases, by the time retirement comes around, there is a fixed amount of support ordered. Seldom do we see a clause in a dissolution judgment that steps down or...

Many families have employer provided and/or paid for health insurance benefits that cover the entire family. Having the insured spouse maintain health insurance coverage after your divorce may be a negotiable part of your divorce settlement. It is very important that there is no gap in...

With the help of local non-profit Jack’s Angels Foundation, legislation is being passed across the country to promote awareness for pediatric brain cancer. California State Assemblyman Scott Wilk, who was touched by the foundation’s story, authored ACR151 declaring May 25-31 DIPG Awareness Week...

At the heart of every divorce are four issues: 1. Division of community and/or marital property; 2. Division of debt; 3. Custody and visitation of any children; and 4. Payment of child and/or spousal support While no divorce is truly “uncontested” in the sense that there are no disagreements,...

Breast cancer is a disease in which the cancer cells form in the tissues of the breast and the damaged cells start to take over the tissue around it, but with early detection and treatment many people continue to live a normal life. This month happens to be Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so...

No one likes to get sick, but when we do, we need the best care. And when you are feeling under the weather, the last thing you want to do is wait in long lines as the pharmacy to fills your prescription. If you are looking for a quality, convenient pharmacy in the Santa Clarita Valley, look no...

Have you ever thought of becoming a foster parent or wanted to adopt a child in need of permanency? Koinonia Family Services is now serving the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys, and is looking for families who want to provide safe, caring, and nurturing homes for children who are in need...

Memory decline in patients with dementia is generally progressive, and it is difficult and frustrating for older adults and their loved ones to endure the emotional pain that is caused by memory loss. Though there is no known cure for cognitive decline, the following activities can be tried to...

Sidney and Sally are 40-somethings. Married 20 years, they have two teen-age children. They own a house, two cars, a rental condo, and financial accounts. Their combined net worth is two million dollars, all earned during their marriage. They intend to form and fund a revocable living trust....

“It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.” – Hans Selye California is in the midst of a long term draught.  War wages in the Middle East.  Criminal violence headlines the news.  Political and religious causes divide communities.  The sluggish economy limits job opportunities and...

The Medicare system can be very complicated.  It can become even more complicated when seniors are hospitalized, and then need care in a skilled nursing facility. If you are elderly, have a history of hospitalizations, have Alzheimer’s/dementia, or stroke related issues, you may require future...