New Study Reveals Medical Dangers of Isolation
[Originally published in the NAELA eBulletin] Those who are socially isolated are over 40% more likely to have a cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke, than those who were socially integrated, new research has shown. The German study, presented May 23, 2020 at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Virtual Congress, found…
Is Your Estate Plan Up-To-Date? Now is the Time to Make Sure It Is
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA Unfortunately, the nation’s attention is focused on COVID-19. This is something we have never experienced before. This is a good time to be sure that your Estate Planning documents are current. Everyone over the age of 18 should have certain basic documents. Depending on one’s situation and goals, it is possible to…
Do You Have a Living Will, Do Your Parents, Do Your Adult Children?
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA What is a Living Will and why has the need become so urgent? A Living Will is a legal/medical document also known as an Advance Health Care Directive. It allows an individual to clearly and formally communicate his or her end-of-life wishes to loved ones and to care providers. The individual…