“I just want to get my ducks in order” seems to be a comment we often times hear from our clients. And, that’s a good thing. But what does it really mean? Let me tell you a story. My mother was unbelievably organized. She did it with such ease and grace, I never felt like it was a burden to the family or that she would freak out when things got out of order. She had files for everything and her checkbook register was nice enough to frame. Her spices were alphabetized, a

By securing the right help at the right time, it increases the likelihood that one can maintain their independence for all that much longer. We are so fortunate in the Quad Cities to be rich in resources for seniors and those needing care. All too often, I see folks wait until a situation is dire before they will even consider (a) telling someone about it; (b) exploring assistance options; or (c) accepting assistance. What they don’t understand is by waiting too long to g