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Moving to a new home is stressful in and of itself. When the move involves a senior relocating to a nursing home or assisted living...

Last time we looked at the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. Now let’s look at how they differ with respect to long-term care...

Many people are confused about the difference between Medicare and Medicaid as it pertains to the challenge of paying for expensive...

One-half of all Americans who reside in nursing homes receive assistance from Medicaid to pay for their care. This is not surprising,...

Serving as a caregiver may require you to oversee your loved one’s legal affairs. Obtain Essential Legal Documents Your loved one should...

In the United States, the median monthly cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home is currently more than $7,500. The cost of a...

As an estate planning and elder law firm, we advise all of our clients about the importance of creating advance directives and keeping...

You've no doubt heard about assisted living and nursing home care, but there are many other long-term care options available. An article...

It is estimated that someone’s identity is stolen every two seconds. Security expert Frank Abagnale offers some suggestions on how to...

For the vast majority of people considering retirement, one question looms above all others: Have I saved enough to make the dream of...

An article by AARP discusses several factors to consider when choosing a nursing home. Here is a brief synopsis. Inspect the grounds Are...

While there may have been a time when people looked to their employers and Social Security to finance their retirement, those days are...

When choosing a home care provider, it’s important to ask for references. Suitable references include doctors, discharge planners and...

Perhaps you have realized that you simply can’t continue to provide adequate care to your loved one. Or maybe your loved one lives far...

For legally married couples, the portability provision allows for the transfer of the federal estate tax exemption from the estate of a...

If you have made the difficult decision that nursing home care is the best option for your loved one, you must decide on the nursing home...

While everyone should have an estate plan, it is especially important for families living with Alzheimer’s disease. If you or a loved one...

The VA Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit provides eligible veterans with tax-free income. This benefit also extends to surviving spouses...

In our last post, we looked at the problem of caregiver burnout and how to tell if you may be approaching burnout. Now let’s look at how...

According to a report issued by the National Alliance for Caregivers and AARP, approximately 40 million Americans provide unpaid care to...

According to a two-year study, healthy eating, brain training, exercise and sound medical management may prevent age-related cognitive...

You’ve no doubt heard plenty of stories about how to keep your brain healthy and boost memory. A recent article on AARP’s website...

Approximately 20 percent of Americans over the age of 65 have been victimized by some form of financial abuse, with the average loss per...