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Assisted Living

Time to Talk T-U-R-K-E-Y

Kenneth C. King, Jr., Esq.Kenneth C. King, Jr., Esq.
King Law Group, P.C.
Roanoke, Virginia 
1-866-985-1123

Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance, Virginia chapter

The holidays are the best time of the year for talking T-U-R-K-E-Y.  As you savor turkey and gravy and once again remember how good the green bean casserole really tastes, gather your family into a "Time to Talk Turkey" about your family's Love 'n Money.  The holidays are the right time to formulate and discuss your family's plans, including your estate plans.

To get you started, during a large helping of mashed potatoes and gravy, here is a simple formula for family discussion: talk T-U-R-K-E-Y(the "Turkey" topics are in the following paragraphs).  For each Turkey topic, discuss who, what, when, where and how.  It is that simple.  So, let's get talking T-U-R-K-E-Y about your family's Love 'n Money.  For each letter in "Turkey", we'll get you started with some questions.  Now, it is your turn to provide the discussion. Read more on Time to Talk T-U-R-K-E-Y…

When is assisted living the right choice?

Elmcroft of RoswellBy Michelle Ettenger
Elmcroft of Roswell
Roswell, Georgia
770-650-0555

Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance, Georgia chapter

Not too long ago, families had few choices for senior housing. If an elderly person was unable to manage in their own home or could not be cared for by his family, then the nursing home for the infirm and the most frail was the only housing option available.

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