With Your Family in Mind

It is critical seniors consume healthy foods and snacks that promote good health. A doctor should be consulted before making any diet changes,
With these challenges in mind, Comfort Keepers® has researched what experts advise are some of the top best foods for health. Many of these foods can be added to existing diets to add nutritional components that promote better heart health.

Is love the glue that binds us to one another?  Should the lack of love be cause for separation?  Can we invest (or reinvest) love where indifference infests the landscape?  As we prepare, this month, to celebrate the rituals of Cupid we thought it apropos to examine this elusive concept of love.  What is it? And what’s our professional interest in it?

As a high risk teen counselor and a certified addiction specialist, I know that at-risk students can be found in any school setting be it a junior or senior high school. Many families find themselves in “stormy” situations when their teenager goes through the difficult period of development called adolescence.  These crises are often accompanied by rebellion, drug and alcohol abuse and dependency, poor communication, low self-esteem, disrespect for authority, lack of motivation, academic problems and conflicts associated with peer pressure and the stress and strains associated with living in today’s society.  

A living trust is useful to avoid probate, carry out one’s wishes regarding after-death distribution of assets, and in some cases avoid Federal estate taxes.
Question: “If we have a living trust, do we need a power of attorney?”

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 of short-term or long-term placement. 

When I was a child in elementary school, Valentine’s Day was a really, big deal!  Days before we would decorate a box or bag and place it on our desk.  When the big day came, all of my classmates and I would walk around, dropping a Valentine into the boxes.  In some classes, the teachers would send student lists home to the parents, subtly suggesting that all students should receive a Valentine from everyone.  In other classes, it was up to each student to decide who would receive a Valentine. 

With over 23 years of experience in law representing banks, creditors, and individuals, the Law Office of Michael J. Friedman prides itself in providing excellent and efficient legal assistance for clients.  Member of the State Bar, Michael J. Friedman is an attorney specializing in bankruptcy law, spending nine years as in-house counsel at a large banking institution, and having managed a six-person bankruptcy legal department, improving the efficiency and production by developing new procedures and strategies.  Attorney Friedman drafted part of the bankruptcy legislation that became law in October, 2005. 

Have you figured out what makes you happy?  For years scholars and researchers have noted that income, marital status, and where you live are contributing factors to whether a person is happy or not. 

You carry information in your cell phone that would allow emergency personnel to contact a family member or friend, but how are they to locate it during an emergency? Simple… ICE your cell phones!
The Origin of ICE
Every day thousands of emergency calls are placed.

When clients come in for a consultation, we discuss what generally happens in a family law case. One person, the Petitioner, serves the dissolution petition and summons. The other person, the Respondent, will have thirty days after that to file a response. So then what happens? Well, if one of the parties wants spousal support and/or child support, or has custody issues, or wants the other side to pay attorneys fees, they will apply to the court for temporary orders, which can last during the proceedings until judgment is entered.

FHA and HUD, have successfully gotten a law enacted (The Reverse Mortgage Stability Act) to give the agencies broad, sweeping authority to make adjustments to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program. The changes are needed in order to assure the continued viability of the FHA insurance fund that protects both borrowers and lenders.

On January 8, 2014 proud parents Vicky Wootton and Adam Woolley welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world. 

Put Away the Clutter!
Less is more when selling your home. Consider renting a small storage facility or designate a small area of your garage to place knick knacks, toys and clutter. Rooms filled with “stuff” can make the area seem smaller than it actually is…staging your home may increase the appeal and value of your property by five percent!
Consider paint and/or carpet. These are relatively inexpensive improvements and significantly improve the appearance and desirability of your home. Your property will appear clean, new and smell like a new home!

Depression is very common among people with dementia.  Identifying depression in someone with dementia can be difficult, since dementia can cause some of the same symptoms.  Some examples common to both depression and dementia include:
• Apathy
• Loss of interest in activities and hobbies
• Isolation
• Trouble Concentrating

Failure to do pre-litigation financial planning is a common mistake in Dissolution of Marriage cases. Following a few simple steps before filing for dissolution can save thousands of dollars, eliminating much stress and aggravation.
First, collect your family’s financial records for the last few years.

Legal and health issues created by illness, aging, disability, dementia, and other chronic conditions can be terrifying.  Elders have a legal right to effective and patient-centered heath care.  They should receive quality long-term care in quality facilities when needed.   Elders should not lose their home, or impoverish themselves, their spouses or their families because they are victims of terrible illnesses, from which there is no recovery. 

The day those of us going through divorce or separation dread is just around the corner. Divorce attorneys are not mental health professionals, nevertheless, many of our clients do feel out of place and out of sorts during the day devoted to romance and we are often turned to for advice and support.

Every child deserves to have a safe, loving and permanent family.  Children’s Bureau needs foster families who will care specifically for children during the reunification process with their parents.  There are also 114,000 children currently in foster care who are unable to return to their families of origin.  Children’s Bureau is seeking caring families to consider adopting these children.  Homes are also needed for teenagers, older children and large sibling sets.