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Part 2: Celebrities with Alzheimer’s Disease- Pat Summitt

Elder Law According the National Institute on Aging, there are estimated to be between 2.4 million and 4.5 million Americans who have Alzheimer's. One third of all seniors in America die with Alzheimer's or some other dementia, … [Read more...]

Senior Citizens- Avoid Getting Scammed

Agencies tracking Americans older than 65 and baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) agree that scams aimed at seniors are on the rise. However, exact numbers are hard to come by because of underreporting. The few statistics … [Read more...]

Part 1: Celebrities with Alzheimer’s Disease- Ronald Reagan

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder of the brain leading to the irreversible loss of intellectual abilities, including memory and reasoning.  Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of … [Read more...]

Pets in Assisted Living Communities Shown to Boost Seniors’ Health

In some assisted living communities, dogs and cats can accompany their owners, and sometimes there are pets in assisted living communities (and in nursing homes) that are owned by the facility and enjoyed by the residents. A … [Read more...]

Ask the Expert: My Brother Received a Deed Processing Notice in the Mail- Is it Real or a Scam?

Q.  My 65-year old brother, Sam, recently transferred his residence to a Living Trust PlusTM.  Last week, he received a "Deed Processing Notice" in the mail that looks a lot like a bill from the U.S. government.  There was a date … [Read more...]

Estate Planning: These Billionaires will NOT be Leaving their Fortunes to their Children

Several of the world’s billionaires want to spread as much of their wealth as possible before they die, leaving much of their fortunes to charity. Not everyone stands to gain from such selflessness — namely, the children of these … [Read more...]

Death Cafés Present a Comfortable Way to Talk about Death

Many people want to discuss death but feel uncomfortable trying to bring the topic up around friends. A growing trend in gatherings, called Death Cafés, is gaining attention for presenting a comfortable way talk about death with … [Read more...]

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