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Executive Functioning
Does your child struggle with any of the following? Paying attention Organizing, planning, and prioritizing Knowing what his/her/their assignments entail Meeting deadlines Starting tasks and staying focused on them to completion Understanding multi-step directions Respecting different points of view Regulating emotions Self-monitoring [...]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15, 2024 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. I am reaching out today regarding this challenging, but extremely important topic. It is estimated that 1 in 10 older people (age 60 and above) suffer from some form of abuse each year, yet many [...]
Guardianship or Conservatorship?
Clients often ask us what they think is a simple question: Should they seek guardianship for their loved one? However, there is never a simple answer. A basic understanding of protective arrangements is a good place to start. Manes & Weinberg www.manesweinberg.com [...]
Dysgraphia: Dyslexia’s Lesser Known Cousin
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities. According to the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity, approximately 20 percent of the American population have some form of dyslexia. Most people know someone with dyslexia, or are at least, familiar with [...]
What happens to your debt after you die?
Many people wonder “What happens to my debt when I die?” Likewise, some family members worry that they might inherit debt from their parents or spouse. Rest assured, debt, in and of itself, is not inheritable, and a surviving spouse or other [...]