Your Medical Directives
As part of an estate plan, an important legal document is called a medical power of attorney. The purpose of a medical directive, or power of attorney (POA), is to provide specific instructions to...
Our Spirituality
As part of our gracefully greying community, a goal is to seek out and communicate with leaders of various religions to exchange ideas about customs, traditions, daily practices and views on many...
Scamming Seniors
Sadly those of us who are gracefully greying are often the victims of crime. With the proliferation of the internet and social media, there are more and more instances of crimes against the...
A Natural Alternative
A lot of these medications have undesirable side effects, and some may even lead to dependence. So, it is no surprise that today’s well-informed seniors are looking for natural alternatives...
Proper Planning is Crucial
I recently interviewed Hugh Woodrow of the Cronin Law Firm, located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. We discussed the topic of Seven Threats To Your Estate. The following scenarious are...
With Henry Gornbein & Laurie Blume
Practicing family law for 50 years, Michigan attorney Henry Gornbein produces the streaming video podcast Gracefully Greying, interviewing professionals on issues we face as we are aging, or have...
With Henry Gornbein
With each edition of Gracefully Greying I am learning more about the tremendous need for help among those of us who are gracefully greying or have aging parents. The multitude of goods, services...
With Laurie Blume of 'Blume Design'
Laurie Blume is a graphic designer working with individuals, companies, and organizations to build their brands in this highly competitive environment. Working as Blume Design for many...
With Jeffrey Wallace, M.D.
Jeffrey Wallace, MD, MPH, MSPH, a geriatrician with the University of Colorado Hospital, discusses how we can protect vulnerable nursing home residents during the Coronavirus pandemic, in an...
With Renee Horowitz, M.D.
Renee Horowitz, M.D. discusses health issues including menopause and other issues women face as we age.
Virtual Travel - Right Now
We live on a fascinating planet. If you are lucky enough to be healthy and are semi-retired or retired, you may have spent a considerable amount of your leisure time traveling. The title, You Love...
Exploring Spirituality
Gracefully Greying explores how various religions deal with aging, death and dying. Many of us will turn to religion and spirituality for answers and comfort in times of sickness or the loss...
Politics and Getting Older
A recent article stated that the U.S. electorate is older than it has ever been. This is due to the sheer number of Baby Boomers (about 74 million), growing longevity, and falling birth...
Some Possibilities
Social Security will be insolvent in only 16 years, according to Eric Boehm in Reason.com. In a new report by the program’s trustees, Social Security costs will exceed its income in 2020....
Realizing Debt Burden
Many people live from pay check to pay check. Over the years in my family law practice, I have learned that no matter how high an income, couples often find themselves deeply in dept.