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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Managing a Loved One’s Medical Decisions
Do you want to control your final days? Advance directives are legal documents that dictate how a person is cared for in their final days. So, if a person ends up in a hospital and is unable to communicate their Read complete article — Managing a Loved One’s Medical Decisions
Posted in Elderly Moves
August 23, 2012 |
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Off-Base Military Housing
Don’t want to live on base? Living on base might be cheaper, but it comes with restrictions, including rules against pets and limited space and privacy. Moving off-base, though more troublesome, can result in a much more comfortable living situation Read complete article — Off-Base Military Housing
Posted in Military Moves, Odds & Ends
August 21, 2012 |
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How to Find Off-Base Temporary Lodging
Looking for a place to live after a base transfer? When military members are transferred to a new base, they often don’t have permanent housing lined up. So, they need to live in temporary housing while searching. The military has Read complete article — How to Find Off-Base Temporary Lodging
Posted in Military Moves
August 21, 2012 |
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Pros & Cons to DITY Moves
Deciding whether to make a DITY move? Listen, if you have eighteen kids, a basement full of work-out equipment, and more clothes than Cleopatra, do yourself a favor and let the military move you. They’ll do everything, including saving you Read complete article — Pros & Cons to DITY Moves
Posted in Military Moves
August 21, 2012 |
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Talking to a Loved One About Nursing Homes
Is it time for a nursing home? Nobody wants to move from their own home to a nursing home. It’s demoralizing, degrading and difficult to acknowledge that one can’t care for him/herself anymore. However, it’s often necessary for the person’s Read complete article — Talking to a Loved One About Nursing Homes
Posted in Elderly Moves
August 16, 2012 |
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How to Manage a Loved One’s Assets
Who will pay for your loved one’s care? Nursing homes cost a fair deal of money, upwards of $50,000 a year, sometimes approaching $100,000 a year, depending on the place. And they expect to get paid. So, how will you Read complete article — How to Manage a Loved One’s Assets
Posted in Elderly Moves
August 16, 2012 |
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Deciding How to Care for an Elderly Relative
Does Mom need extra care? No one is young forever. At some point, people need to stop strenuous activity; they need to start medicinal regiments; they need to retire. Then, often, at some point they need to allow someone else to care Read complete article — Deciding How to Care for an Elderly Relative
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August 16, 2012 |
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Moving into a Nursing Home
Moving Mom into a nursing home? At some point, it’s time for elderly family members to move into an assisted living situation. This can be with another family member, a friend, in-home care, or a nursing. If you’re wondering which Read complete article — Moving into a Nursing Home
Posted in Elderly Moves
August 16, 2012 |
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Moving to Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is home to our nation’s political gears. It is our nation’s capital, and the President, the U.S. Supreme Court, and our senators and representatives all live and work in Washington D.C., making the city a prime place for Read complete article — Moving to Washington, D.C.
Posted in Regional Articles, Washington, DC
August 14, 2012 |
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Moving to San Jose, CA
San Jose is the city of Silicon Valley, making it a great place for technology entrepreneurs, advocates, and workers, like web developers and salespersons. Huge employers, including Cisco Systems with 11,600 employees and IBM with 7,460 employees, are based in Read complete article — Moving to San Jose, CA
Posted in Regional Articles, San Jose, CA
August 14, 2012 |
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Moving to San Diego, CA
San Diego: California’s sunny, surfer’s paradise. Almost every day, San Diego treats its inhabitants to warm sunshine, gorgeous beaches, and a laid-back California vibe. It’s one of the nation’s world’s most enviable locations. However, San Diego is far more than Read complete article — Moving to San Diego, CA
Posted in Regional Articles, San Diego, CA
August 14, 2012 |
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Moving to Phoenix, AZ
It’s no wonder why Phoenix is referred to as the Valley of the Sun: its residents are bathed in sunshine a whopping 85% of days. And they can feel this sun. Phoenix is located in a desert valley, where temperatures Read complete article — Moving to Phoenix, AZ
Posted in Phoenix, AZ, Regional Articles
August 14, 2012 |
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Moving to Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia has spawned many great innovations and historical moments since it was founded in 1682. At one point, it was even designated the nation’s capital. Philadelphia’s population skyrocketed during the nineteenth century due to a huge influx of European immigrants Read complete article — Moving to Philadelphia, PA
Posted in Philadelphia, PA, Regional Articles
August 14, 2012 |
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Moving to New York City, NY
The Big Apple, the City That Never Sleeps, the Center of the Universe – it transcends definition. It needs no introduction. It is, simply put, New York City. New York City (NYC) has a rich, vibrant history; it’s a world Read complete article — Moving to New York City, NY
Posted in New York City, NY, Regional Articles
August 14, 2012 |
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Moving to Miami, FL
Miami is one of the most picturesque cities in the U.S. Situated at the Southern tip of Florida, it has miles of sterling coastline and turquoise seas. No surprise, then, that its beaches and buildings have been featured in TV Read complete article — Moving to Miami, FL
Posted in Miami, FL, Regional Articles
August 14, 2012 |
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Moving to Chicago, IL
Contrary to popular belief, the Windy City is not the windiest city in the US. That distinction belongs Brockton, Massachusetts. That’s not to say Chicagoans don’t get their share of wind whipping off Lake Michigan, though. Chicago is a windy, Read complete article — Moving to Chicago, IL
Posted in Chicago, IL, Regional Articles
August 14, 2012 |
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Moving to Dallas, TX
People call it the Big D for a reason—Dallas is the heart and soul of Texas, a big state with a big attitude. It exudes everything Texan, taking pride in the state’s laid-back, country ideals and hardened history. However, as Texan Read complete article — Moving to Dallas, TX
Posted in Dallas, TX, Regional Articles
August 14, 2012 |
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Moving to Boston, MA
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the US — its nickname, Beantown, harkens to the days of the Triangle Trade (1700’s), and it was the historical setting of the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and other famous Read complete article — Moving to Boston, MA
Posted in Boston, MA, Regional Articles
August 14, 2012 |
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Moving to Atlanta, GA
Atlanta is a city rich with history. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born here and started his first pulpit at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Coca Cola was founded here, and still offer tours of their first bottling plant. And Read complete article — Moving to Atlanta, GA
Posted in Atlanta, GA, Regional Articles
August 14, 2012 |
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