Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Protecting Your Home From Burglary and Theft
For many people their home is their biggest asset, and within that home there is likely to be a substantial amount of money tied up in personal belongings. Cars, jewelry, furniture, appliances, and electronics all add up to a lot of money, and in the event of a burglary, there are some things that… Read More »
Identifying Risk Factors For Nursing Home Abuse
With the aging of America’s baby boomer population, elder care has become an increasingly important issue. Many people today deal with the question of how to best provide the care that aging parents, grandparents, and loved ones need, and nursing home care often turns out to be the best available option. Unfortunately, as increasing… Read More »
Contesting a Will
The death of a loved one can bring out a variety of complex emotions. It is a difficult time, with preparations to be made, forms to be filled out, and relatives and friends of the deceased to contend with. Everyone claims to want what is in the best interests of the person who passed… Read More »
Thanksgiving Safety Tips
Thanksgiving is all about spending time with those you love. You may be gathered together around the table enjoying a Thanksgiving feast with family, or gathered around the television cheering on your favorite team with friends. Either way, it is one of the busiest travel days of the year, and while millions of people… Read More »
Smoke Alarms and Fire Prevention
Daylight savings time in the United States begins on the second Sunday in March, when we ‘spring forward’ and set our clocks ahead an hour to cut down on energy costs and take better advantage of the daylight so plentiful in the summer. On the first Sunday in November, we ‘fall back’ into standard… Read More »
Dealing With Flood Damage In Your Home
Recent news reports indicate that flooding risks throughout the city and surrounding New York area are on the increase due to climate change. Our recent experiences would seem to bear that out. Many areas were devastated after Hurricane Sandy in 2012, and hurricane seasons since have brought storms and heavy rainfalls that have impacted… Read More »
Tips for Homeowners on Halloween
Children and adults alike look forward to the fun and festivities of Halloween. Many homeowners go all out, transforming their homes with hay-strewn harvest themes or turning them into ghostly graveyards and elaborate haunted houses, all with the intention of giving trick or treaters and their parents an additional thrill. Whether your idea of… Read More »
Important Healthcare Documents for Older Americans
The choices we make concerning our health and wellbeing are a highly personal matter. We all have the right to make our own decisions regarding how we care for and maintain our bodies and minds, and when we are ill, we have the right to choose the course of treatment that best serves our… Read More »
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Dealing with the aging process is something all of us face. While facing the inevitable changes that come with age can be difficult, making realistic plans for our future care and wellbeing provides a level of security today. Whether you are contemplating plans for retirement and the potential need for more comprehensive care, or… Read More »
Setting the Stage for Home Selling Success
When selling a home, the goal is to be able to sell the property for both the highest profit margin and in the most expedient time frame possible. Many of us have heard horror stories from friends and co-workers regarding homes for sale that have lingered for months and even years on the market…. Read More »