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What does your Social Security Numbers mean?

Social security numbers (SSNs) are not random numbers. They are assigned regionally and in batches. The nine-digit SSN, which has been issued in more than 400 million different sequences, is divided into three parts: Area numbers – The first three numbers originally      represented the state in which a person first applied for      a […]

HOME SAFETY CHECKLIST

Ask any senior, would you rather stay at home or go to a senior living community? I’m sure you will agree, most people want to stay home!    Our concern……. the home is safe. Safety checklist for seniors at home   FLOORS:  Look at the floor in each room.   When you walk through a room, […]

Raleigh leads the US in Senior Relocation

Raleigh is a wonderful place to live.  Cultural events, sports, colleges, fantastic medical care and proximity to vacation “hot spots”.  Think about a few hour drive to the shore or the mountains of Western NC, take a cruise out of Charleston, SC or a trip to DC.  If you are moving to the Raleigh area […]

Cost of Care Survey by Met Life

A recent survey of the Cost of Care by Met Life found the following: The national average daily rate for a private room in a nursing home rose 4.4% from $229 in 2010 to $239 in 2011. The national average monthly base rate in an assisted living community rose 5.6% from $3,293 in 2010 to […]

Bill Alexander Speaks on Charitable Giving

Bill Alexander will be speaking at the NC Chapter of the Planned Giving Council on the Topic of Charitable Giving on February 29, 2012. The outline of the discussion is below. If you have any questions regarding Charitable giving, the setting up of a Charitable Trust, or to review something you have in place now, […]