Are there any services that you know of that help families resolve caregiving conflicts? My mother - who just turned 82 - recently had a stroke, and to make matters worse, my two siblings and I have been perpetually arguing about how to handle her caregiving needs and finances.

It's not unusual for adult children to disagree with each other regarding the care of an elder parent. If your siblings are willing, a good possible solution is to hire an "elder care mediator" who can help you work through your disagreements peacefully. Here's what you need to know.

What will happen to my money and possessions if I die without a will?

If you die without a will, what happens to your assets will be determined by the state in which you reside. Every state has intestacy laws in place that parcel out property and assets to a deceased person's closest relatives when there's no will or trust. Keep in mind these laws vary from state to state.

Grant Newcomb has been named the recipient of a four-year, full tuition scholarship as the Washington County Community Foundation 2016 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar.
 
Newcomb is a senior at Eastern High School.  Earlier this week, he arrived at the office of the Washington County Community Foundation to perform community service work for the Washington County Youth Foundation, of which he is a member.  Judy Johnson directed Newcomb to work on transferring some information from one database to the other, starting with his biography.  The biography happened to contain one item that Newcomb was not aware of:  2016 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar.

I just turned 65 and would like to find out what types of vaccinations are recommended to Medicare beneficiaries and how they are covered.

Most people think that vaccinations are just for kids, but adults—especially seniors who tend to have weaker immune systems—need their shots too. Here's a rundown of what vaccines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend for people 65 and older and how they're covered by Medicare.