By Managing Partner Erin L. Nunes, Esq., Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes In my practice as an elder law and estate planning attorney, my days are spent helping families build safety nets. We draft trusts, establish powers of attorney, and map out long-term care plans designed to protect a lifetime of hard work and preserve an…

I’m sure we can all relate to those busy days when we reach dinner time and have not taken something out to make for dinner. This is a great opportunity to consider meal prepping. What exactly is meal prepping? It is the act of preparing a meal or recipe, then portioning it out to create…

Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them more fragile and more likely to break. It’s often called a “silent disease” because bone loss happens without symptoms. Many people don’t realize they have it until they experience a fracture. While it can affect anyone, it’s most common in older adults, especially women after menopause.…

Jaime (87) and Maria (84) Cordoniz’s love story began in the 1960s on the island of São Miguel, Azores. Jaime saw Maria walking down the street and knew instantly she was the one. Before he left for America to build a better future, he made her a promise: he would return, marry her, and bring…

What does an automobile and your body have in common? Each needs the correct type of fuel to function well. Instead of pulling up to a gas tank to fuel a vehicle, the human body requires a balanced mix of nutrients to allow us to participate in activities which bring us joy.   Each year, the…